Our travels in England
2026
The world was peaceful. The van was packed. We were ready. Then the alarm went off at 03:30. There’s something uniquely disorienting about waking up at that hour. Your body is awake, but your brain is still loading.
2026
Or: Three Nights, A Fold of Highland Cows, and a Van Full of Optimism There's a school of thought that says the best way to prepare for a big trip abroad is careful planning, meticulous checklists, and thorough testing well in advance. There's another school of
Lenny
There's a certain kind of person who looks at a long weekend and thinks: perfect time to rewire a van. That person is me. And so it was, that we found ourselves pulling onto Marton House Campsite for three nights, boot stuffed with batteries, power station, cables, crimp
England
There are moments in life when you make a big decision, stand proudly by it, and feel the warm glow of long‑term commitment. And then there’s us — the couple who built a van from scratch, used it for twelve months, and then immediately said, “Right, that was fun,
France 2025
Ah, the romance of ferry travel, sea spray, seagulls, and the gentle hum of civil unrest. Our return voyage from Cherbourg began with a surprise twist—our sailing was bumped to an earlier slot due to portside protests. Whether they were rallying against ferry timetables, the tyranny of duty-free
England
Ah, the sweet scent of adventure and blackberries. Our 2025 trip to France began not with a bang, but with a pint (or two…okay maybe three…perhaps) at the Red Lion in Sturminster Marshall, a charming Dorset town that feels like it was plucked straight from a Hardy novel
England
Before we could say “bonjour,” our travel adventure to France continues with a gentle British whisper. A campsite tucked into 14 acres of ancient parkland, just outside the Georgian gem of Blandford Forum. The Inside Park, as it’s called, is less a campsite and more a woodland daydream. Think
England
Ah, France. Land of croissants, châteaux, and questionable driving etiquette. But before we even set foot on the continent, our 2025 adventure began in the most unexpected of places: Painswick, a village so quaint it makes a teacup look edgy. Mission: Anti-Nausea Our first heroic quest? Sea sickness tablets.
England
Ah, 2025. The year we finally embarked on our slow travel dream to France in our self converted campervan, armed with optimism, a questionable sense of spatial awareness, and a solar setup we hoped wouldn’t spontaneously combust. The Slow Crawl to Poole Our journey began not with a bang,
Camper Build
When we first got our van decal, we thought it would be the perfect aesthetic touch. A sleek design—what could possibly go wrong? Turns out, everything. What we envisioned as a stylish upgrade turned out to be… well an abstract art piece made by someone who was deeply confused.
Camper Build
Adding decals to your campervan is a fantastic way to make it truly yours, whether you’re showcasing your personality or promoting your brand. With a bit of patience and precision, the process can be straightforward and rewarding. So without further ado, here’s the finished article.
Camper Build
The Journey to Cushion Comfort Our story begins with a heap of foam and a giant roll of material. Armed with a sewing machine, a rainbow of threads, and an optimistic spirit, we embarked on a quest to transform these foam shapes into the epitome of stylish comfort. First, there