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Travelling around the South West of the UK (Part Two)

Looking for places to stay in the UK off peak? Don't fancy the queues at the airport and want the freedom to 'pitch' up when you want? Then look no further. Here are some examples of campsites in the South West which are open until the end of the season......

Travelling Around the South West of the UK (Part One)

Enjoy holidaying outdoors? Perhaps you're on a low budget or maybe you'd just like to live more simply and spend time in nature. Whatever your reasons, wild camping and working farms are becoming more and more popular as holiday destinations in the UK. Here are some examples of what's on offer in the South West during the peak season.......

Coping in a Camper Episode Three: What to do when you get there

The first thing you notice when you step out of the driver’s seat isn’t the size of the campsite—it's the stillness. After hours of engine noise and the hum of the motorway, silence can feel almost too loud. Don’t rush past it. Take a breath and let your shoulders settle.
There are so many things you can do once you've got to your destination. If you're prepared, then you have a choice.
What's your favourite activity?
If everything feels a little overwhelming, take a look at these suggestions.
Here's your practical guide to 'coping in a camper' once you've got there.

REFLECTIONS: Even on a cloudy day, you make my heart sing…..

On days when the sky forgets its colour, I’m reminded how easily meaning slips from view.
Yet even in that greyness, something stirs—
a faint awareness that being itself hums beneath the silence.
Perhaps what we call joy isn’t an emotion at all,
but the simple recognition that we are still here, still sensing, still becoming.
Even uncertainty, in its quiet persistence, sings its own kind of truth.

Essential Advice for Nomads, Vanlifers & Road Warriors – top tips for life on the road

Life on the road can be thrilling, freeing, and beautifully unpredictable—but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you're a seasoned vanlifer, a digital nomad chasing sunsets, or a weekend warrior seeking adventure, this guide offers tried-and-true tips to help you stay safe, travel smart, and make the most of every mile. From managing money and maintaining your van to finding community and staying grounded, here’s the essential advice you need to thrive on the move.

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