10 Days in the Cotswolds – Itinerary, Accommodation and Top Tips

Hi all, it's been a while. It's been a busy one for everyone to say the least, and with the pandemic we haven't really had the chance to travel. But, I (Zoe) finally managed to get away! David was on placement so couldn't join me but hopefully he will on our next adventure. We have … Continue reading 10 Days in the Cotswolds – Itinerary, Accommodation and Top Tips →

An afternoon on the Swansea coast – a lovely 9km walk

As we found ourselves temporarily based in Swansea, we decided to make the most of a dry but wintery Saturday afternoon and explore the area a bit more. There is so much coastline to explore in this part of the country, so we thought that would be a good place to start. Read on to … Continue reading An afternoon on the Swansea coast – a lovely 9km walk →

Buying a Van – Rear Tailgate or Barn Doors?

The final decision to make when choosing the body style of your van is choosing between a rear tailgate or barn doors. This is quite a small decision but can really help make sure your van is perfect for your needs. Here are the main pros and cons. Rear Tailgate Rear tailgate T5 Benefits Shelter … Continue reading Buying a Van – Rear Tailgate or Barn Doors? →

Buying a Van – Day Van, High Roof or Pop-top (elevating roof)?

Once you've made the decision as to whether you want a small, medium or large van (see our previous Project Vanlife post) the next decision to make is what body style - day van, high roof or pop-top? Choosing a body style that best suits your needs will allow you to get the most out … Continue reading Buying a Van – Day Van, High Roof or Pop-top (elevating roof)? →

Eco-friendly travel swaps for your next adventure

Hello all, and welcome to a slightly different blog post today. Some of you may love the change of posts, others might hate it but it is a subject that is really important to David and I (and should be important to everyone!). On the 22nd of August this year (2020), Earth Overshoot Day was … Continue reading Eco-friendly travel swaps for your next adventure →

An afternoon out to Tintern

The village of Tintern, situated on the West bank of the River Wye, is about 45 minutes drive from Cardiff so perfect for an afternoon out for the two of us. We went on a Sunday in late September last year (2019) for Sunday lunch at the Anchor Inn and a walk around the Abbey … Continue reading An afternoon out to Tintern →

Snowdonia, North Wales – January 2020

Our first trip of 2020, and we stayed a little bit closer to home for this one. We had both had a rather full-on time at uni, with exams and placements looming between us, so what better way to have a break from everything than head up into North of Wales?! Snowdonia is a National … Continue reading Snowdonia, North Wales – January 2020 →

A short break in Budapest, Hungary – December 2019

The city of Budapest in Hungary is situated either side of the River Danube. Until 1873, hilly Buda and relatively flat Pest were actually two completely separate cities bisected by the river, until they were joined by bridges to become one. There are still slight differences visible between the two sides, with Buda definitely being … Continue reading A short break in Budapest, Hungary – December 2019 →