Category: Van Life
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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…
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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…
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5 things we bought for our new Hymer free s600 Camper van!
This post contains affiliate links! There are a lot of things that you need in a camper van such as gas bottles, Europe breakdown kit, utensils. The list goes on, but these are the items we purchased for our new camper straight away. 1 – Vinyl – click here to see our vinyl post We…
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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…
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Van life essentials we can’t live without!
This post contains Affiliate links! These are our essentials. 1 – Ecoflow Delta with/without Ecoflow 220W Solar panels. There were a few options when configuring our Hymer Free s600 to upgrade the battery system. You could add a second battery or upgrade to some very expensive Lithium options. We are by no means experts when…
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Mercedes Hymer Free s600 Tips & Tricks!
We have been traveling in our new Hymer Free s600 for 3 months and still have a few months to go but a long the way we have come across some things which make life a little easier. These are our top tips & tricks so far for the Mercedes Hymer Free s600. 1 –…
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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…
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Scotland NC500 Camper van Itinerary!
During a recent 5 month parental leave trip we headed to Scotland (April & May 2024) to do the NC500. Luckily, just before the midge season! We love Scotland, but had never gone further than Inverness and we were very excited to test our new Free s600 on the Scottish roads. I will write a…
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Camper van export from UK to Jersey – Our process!
Where to start? When we made the decision to buy our Hymer Free s600 we had absolutely no idea about how we were going to export it to Jersey. We do not pay VAT in Jersey but do need to pay a 5% GST charge (plus VED) on imported goods above a certain value. Luckily…
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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,…
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Isle of Mull 4 day must do Camper van Itinerary!
Isle of Mull has an abundance of things to do and see. It really is a gem of a place nestled in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply seeking tranquility amidst stunning scenery, Mull offers something for everyone and it exceeded our expectation. We only had…
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Travel Tips – How to be prepared for dinners/lunch while on the road!
Van Edition We always find ourselves asking each other what to do for lunch/dinner as we were not prepared. When we travelled just the two of us we could easily get away with quick unhealthy options (I do love a crisp sandwich) but we are not in our twenties anymore and we also have two…
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How to customise your Camper Van with Vinyl – Hymer Free s600
Add some personality to your Camper van by adding vinyl to surfaces and making it feel more like a home on wheels. I do not recommend going over the top and applying it to all surfaces. However, by adding vinyl to some key areas, you can not only protect the van from damage but also…
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Hymer Free s600 – Our 2023 Configuration
Although we have been in a lucky position to be able to buy brand new Camper vans, configuring your own camper can be a very daunting task. It certainly was for us with our Hymer Free s600. You’re spending a lot of money and you want to get it right and make sure you have…
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Next Van life Chapter – New Hymer Free S 600
We bought a Mercedes Hymer Free s 600! In 2023 we made a huge decision to buy a new camper van and upgrade from our VW California Ocean to a Mercedes Hymer Free s 600. We were on holiday in the UK at the time and it was our first holiday with two children (learn…