BE THE CEPTION

An independent journal by João Ferreira

BE THE XCEPTION

Solo vanlife with a dog. Stories about crossing borders, cooking simply and choosing a different way to live.

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A valley filled with morning fog, with trees and hills emerging from the mist
Morning fog over the valley

One for the road

A chosen story from the archive, not necessarily the newest.

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In chronological order, with original publication dates.

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Muffins de Banana e Café com recheio de Cholocate veganos
Vegan Recipes

Muffins de Banana e Café com recheio de Cholocate veganos

Este Muffins são perfeitos para o pequeno-almoço ou para levarem convosco numa caminhada. São absolutamente deliciosos, saudáveis e ficam prontos em apenas alguns minutos. Para além de que ficam com a vossa cozinha com um aroma a canela e banana incrível.

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Follow your curiosity

Find a place, a meal, a practical lesson or a reason to look at life differently.

TravelPlaces, routes and practical guidesVanlifeBumblebee, road life and conversion diariesVegan RecipesSimple food for home and the roadReflectionsOn choosing a different way to live

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Journeys are pinned only where a published story supports them.

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João and Leonie beside their converted van
“People who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do it.”

Be The Xception began with Leonie, João, Maria and Sharpy, and a first vanlife experience in Australia in 2017. The journal holds that shared history while making room for the story as it is today.

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There is more road behind us.

22 published stories in the archive.

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