‘Malmesbury: A Flying Monk, A Fallen Spire, & England’s Forgotten Capital’ Writers’ Open House

Author Robert Fear runs a creative writing showcase every year on his Fred’s Blog. This year, he is running it as a Writers’ Open House which is free to enter and open to all genres. You can find the Writers’ Open House submission guidelines HERE. The main stipulations are that it should be previously unpublished,Continue reading “‘Malmesbury: A Flying Monk, A Fallen Spire, & England’s Forgotten Capital’ Writers’ Open House”

10 Things I’ve Learned from Life on the Road

My husband, Mark and I, packed up our life in 2016 to embark on a 3-year trip in our caravan (RV trailer.) Nine years into that 3-year trip, it seems we underestimated how addictive travel could be. So here we are, still touring, but in The Beast, a rather more rugged 6×4-wheel drive ex-army vehicleContinue reading “10 Things I’ve Learned from Life on the Road”

Nomad Life Live! Overland Travel Talks At The National 4×4 & Camper Festival, UK, 2025

Come And See Us! Get ready for an unmissable weekend of wheels, wanderlust, and wild stories! The Beast, our Volvo N10 overland camper will be on show at the National 4×4 & Camper Show at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse on 14–15 June 2025. The show has a full schedule of seminars, which you can view here –Continue reading “Nomad Life Live! Overland Travel Talks At The National 4×4 & Camper Festival, UK, 2025”

Trusted Suppliers & Self-Build Resources for Truck & Van Builds

Updated 28th January 2026 If you’re dreaming of building your very own adventure vehicle, start here! Converting your own vehicle is one of the most rewarding projects you can take on — but it’s also a big one, with more decisions (and suppliers!) than you might expect. Whether you’re starting with a van, standard truck,Continue reading “Trusted Suppliers & Self-Build Resources for Truck & Van Builds”