What Ray Mears Taught Me About Overlanding: Preparation Isn’t Optional

At this year’s Bushcraft Show, legendary survival expert Ray Mears opened his talk with a deceptively simple message: “Be prepared.” And by the end of his tale, no one in the audience was in any doubt that he meant it quite literally. Ray had found himself in Spain during the recent electrical blackout. Planes wereContinue reading “What Ray Mears Taught Me About Overlanding: Preparation Isn’t Optional”

Reintroduction of UK Pet Passports: A Gateway to Freedom for British Pets

Following the UK/EU summit in May, 2025, UK Pet Passports are set to make a comeback, offering travel emancipation of British dogs, cats and ferrets! The timescale for re-introduction has not been announced, but a return to Part 1 listed status for the UK signals a huge win for British pets and their owners. TheContinue reading “Reintroduction of UK Pet Passports: A Gateway to Freedom for British Pets”

Come & Meet The Beast! On Show at Bushcraft & The National 4×4 & Camper Festival , UK, 2025

Come And See Us! We are delighted to say we are ON SHOW this spring! If you are thinking about buying or converting a van… I really recommend visiting shows or attending meet-ups. This is without doubt the best way to get ideas, see what options are available, meet suppliers, manufacturers, and chat with expertsContinue reading “Come & Meet The Beast! On Show at Bushcraft & The National 4×4 & Camper Festival , UK, 2025”

Meet Author Jacqueline Lambert – on PeterBarberWriter.com

Peter Barber is one of my favourite travel humour authors. Among other things, he writes highly entertaining tales about his life in Greece. He features interviews with fellow authors, most of whom are based in Greece, or write about Greece. I was honoured when he asked me to feature on his website! Although I amContinue reading “Meet Author Jacqueline Lambert – on PeterBarberWriter.com”