Category: Travel

  • The most memorable first day in Norway!

    The most memorable first day in Norway!

    Norway has been a bucket list country for a long time. In 2024 we were fortunate enough to have an extended period of leave which allowed us to make the journey in our new Hymer Free s600 Camper van to Norway from Calais, France. Roughly 13 hours of driving and a 4 hour ferry would…

  • The Secret Infinity Pool in Snowdon – A Family Adventure!

    The Secret Infinity Pool in Snowdon – A Family Adventure!

    Our family adventure recently took us to one of the most stunning hidden gems in Snowdon—a secret man made infinity pool that is nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of this iconic mountain range on the A4086. By now, it is fairly well known and it is not hard to find with some quick internet searches…

  • Top things to do in Edinburgh!

    Top things to do in Edinburgh!

    We visited Edinburgh after our NC500 journey as it is always somewhere we had wanted to visit. Our priority was simple, find somewhere to stay outside the city (we usually always stay outside of cities rather than drive the van in) with access to public transport into the centre. Campsite – Drummohr Camping & Glamping…

  • Our Favourite wild swimming spot so far – The Watkin Pools!

    Our Favourite wild swimming spot so far – The Watkin Pools!

    After we found our love for wild swimming/Cold plunges in Scotland we got searching the internet for some spots in England and Wales and found the Watkin pools. There are lots of options, from lakes, to streams, to beaches & waterfalls. They are always nice and we try and find ones which are also suitable…

  • Our top 5 wild swimming spots – Scotland!

    Our top 5 wild swimming spots – Scotland!

    River Coe, Glencoe We stayed the night in our Camper van in the An Torr car park which was very busy but a stunning location to spend the night and do some cold swimming. It has a pub 5 minutes walk away and on the way back we stumbled upon access to the river coe….

  • Our top 5 Favourite Scottish beaches!

    Our top 5 Favourite Scottish beaches!

    We come from an island which is full of stunning beaches and crystal clear water so it is quite hard to be impressed with beaches when we travel. On top of that Scotland never stood out to me as being somewhere with nice beaches. When I think of Scotland I think of green forests, flowing…

  • 8 Van life gift ideas for father’s day!

    8 Van life gift ideas for father’s day!

    Post contains Affiliate links! Yeti mugs Who doesn’t love a nice mug to drink out of in the morning? They are a game changer for van life as they have a mag safe system which prevents spills but keeps drinks hot/cold for longer. A great gift. Yeti Water bottle We all need water. Stay hydrated…

  • Must do things with children in Singapore!

    Must do things with children in Singapore!

    Singapore surprised us when we visited with our two infants. We visited Singapore over 5 years ago as a couple with no kids and we fell in love with the city, however travelling back to some of these places in Asia with infants really lets you see places in a completely different light. It is…

  • Our top 5 Overnight stops in Scotland in a Campervan!

    Our top 5 Overnight stops in Scotland in a Campervan!

    So far…. During our recent trip to Scotland we stayed in a mixture of paid campsites, donation sites and free spots. We tried to stay free as much as possible but with two kids we found ourselves having to stop every 4/5 nights in a campsite with facilities in order to reset, charge everything up,…

  • 5 things we do & don’t miss – Thailand

    5 things we do & don’t miss – Thailand

    We love Thailand and have travelled to many places within the country during our travels there. Every time we return home we want to go back. I have outlined what we miss the most as well as the things we do not miss when we have to leave. 5 things we always miss! ☕️ Iced…

  • Packing essentials for 3 months in Asia with infants.

    Packing essentials for 3 months in Asia with infants.

    The stress of packing with infants… The stress of packing for a 2 week holiday with infants is bad enough let alone a 3 month trip across the globe. Our trip took us to Paris, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore before starting our journey home. We travelled in November 2023. This meant we had to…

  • How to eat cheap in Asian cities

    How to eat cheap in Asian cities

    We enjoy trying local food and prefer to have a selection so we can pick what each of us want. This also helps with our kids as they are not always excited to try new food and sometimes just want a taste of home. These are some of our top tips to eat cheap when…

  • Hello world!

    Hello world!

    The first post of many.