When you can’t camp…
Wow! It has been pretty glorious the last couple of weekends hasn’t it? The camping itch has been getting hard to ignore. But lets face it is only March, and though we’ve had some warm days, nights...
View ArticleThe untold wonders of waterproof trousers.
During the first week of the Easter holidays we visited the Lake District. As we all know the UK has many areas of beautiful countryside but I must admit the Lake District is one of my favourites....
View ArticleTop 7 campsites to visit this Summer
I don’t often accept guest posts as I like to make sure I bring you totally relevant material. However, when Trekwear approached me with this I was more than happy to accept it. These campsites look...
View ArticleShambala 2015 in the Campervan!
This year we attended our first big festival with the kids – Shambala. Shambala takes place in Northamptonshire (the exact location is a secret, though I can’t imagine its a very well kept secret with...
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Once again our camping season is over, we have done what is necessary to winter the Bongo and thoughts turn towards autumn walks, dark evenings and an excuse to buy a new walking jacket….However,...
View ArticleDiscovering the UK – Dartmoor
The camper van is sitting at the end of the garden looking a little forlorn. It is still used over the winter but only as a second car. It is demoted. Just a vehicle. No longer a home, no longer an...
View ArticleProduct review: Xenta Solar Chargers
Xenta Solar Back Pack Charger £39.99 xenta.co.uk Portable solar panel Ideal for hikers and campers Charge any USB device Ideal for smartphones 19.6 x 29.3cm This snazzy little solar charger (hanging...
View ArticleAdventures: Autumn in Chepstow
It has been a splendid Autumn. Today the rain is lashing down and gales are forecast but a couple of weekends ago I had the most delicious Autumn day in Chepstow. I had informed the family of my plan...
View ArticleEndings
I’ve avoided writing this post, just as I avoided actually putting the Bongo up for sale. It’s a bit of a wrench. The end of something rather wonderful. We bought the Bongo when my kids were 3 and...
View ArticleFive things I wish someone would invent for campers.
1. A way to go for a wee in the middle of the night without unzipping the sleeping bag. 2. A tent that is properly blacked out without causing overheating. 3. A way of stopping the campfire smoke from...
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