Camping Kitchens come in all shapes & sizes. Portable, bolted inside campervans or designed to pullout the back. At the very start of or camping adventures, we bought a kitchen bag from Outwell in the photo, similar to this one It’s still used on our trips. There’s 4 pockets along the front & 2 at…
The VW camper is 70 years old! ‘Freedom in a box’ was first manufactured in 1950! Their quirky, feel good factor has made the dubs popular ever since. Our T4 AKA Galway Girl is 21 years old! Originally from Kinvarra,our van’s had a facelift & a lot of other work done too! We’re looking forward…
Thankyou for visiting us- even in the lockdown. We hope everyone is staying safe! Of course we’re looking forward to visiting our favourite places & spaces again ASAP Grab a cuppa & read some of our posts. Plan your next adventure: Between the Lough & the Sea- Right on our doorstep- highlights of Strangford Lough,…
Once our kids discovered a mouse in the glovebox- thankfully it hasn’t happened again! But our VW glovebox is like Aladdin’s cave! There are many things crammed in: Petzl headtorch- handy for setting up camp after dark! Wipes for face & hands- & others for the dashboard My cherished ‘Home is where we park it’…
Serendipity -when things turn out well by chance, accidentally making positive discoveries along the journey. Fika (Swedish)- a moment to slow down & appreciate life’s blessings Wanderlust– a strong desire to travel & keep on exploring Hygge(Danish)warm & cosy feelings from simple pleasures Sehnsucht – wistful yearning from travelling in the past & trips planned in…
25 camping hacks
Just read the latest VWt magazine- loads of amazing campervans & loved reading about one. Purpled Road trip around Scotland (Almost as good as Ireland 😉) Subscribe to the magazine here
‘A good laugh or a long sleep are the answer to anything!’ (Irish Proverb) We were en route to Copenhagen via Bremen in north Germany when we stopped off at Froli HQ. Froli is a unique system that is fitted under your mattress. It may not look comfortable but it gives a very comfortable nights…
Embrace a giant spirit’- exhorts the Tourist Board tagline
The Pantone colour of the year is classic blue– ‘instilling confidence, calm & connection’ Apparently blue spaces beat green when it comes to mental health. That’s good news news for the Wild Atlantic Way! Although James Joyce described the Irish Sea as ‘snotgreen’ IMO its usually blue – classic Pantone blue! (Though it’s been murky…