The Beast – World Wide Walkies

From Caravan to Overland Truck: Jacqueline Lambert’s Off Grid Journey

Two adjecent photos of adventure traveller and author Jacqueline Lambert with husband Mark and four dogs: the first with their Caravan, Kismet, the second with The Beast their overland truck

12-volt electrical systems are at the very heart of any recreational vehicle – and it pays to understand them. To this end, I subscribe to 12-Volt Planet’s very useful and informative email newsletter, which pops informative articles, product reviews, and special offers into my inbox. They also have an excellent YouTube channel, 12 Volt PlanetContinue reading “From Caravan to Overland Truck: Jacqueline Lambert’s Off Grid Journey”

Beauty in Your Backyard: Why I Looked for Adventure Everywhere Except Home

Cartoon header image with a man looking through a telescope, a large army truck, on a background of British Isles to illustrate exploring your backyard by a British author, taken from Jacqueline Lambert's book cover for her comic memoir More Manchester Than Mongolia

I’m thrilled that Travelreads has chosen to feature me on their blog! In this guest post, I explain why I looked for adventure everywhere except home. I didn’t abandon distant horizons – they abandoned me! When COVID slammed borders shut, I had no option but to poke around my own patch of the world. AndContinue reading “Beauty in Your Backyard: Why I Looked for Adventure Everywhere Except Home”

How A 24.5-Tonne Truck Taught Us The Real Reason We Roam

The Beast, Jacqueline Lambert's 24.5-tonne converted truck camper parked in a scenic setting

I’m thrilled to have been featured by Fly By Night Press. In this guest post, I reveal the unpredictable consequences of owning a 24.5-tonne ex-military truck – and how it changed the way we see the world. There have been many moments – some so bizarre they made us question our sanity! Read on toContinue reading “How A 24.5-Tonne Truck Taught Us The Real Reason We Roam”

Comic Travel Memoir Wins a Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Seal: ‘More Manchester Than Mongolia’

Image showing the cover of Jacqueline Lambert's comic memoir More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip through Back Road Britain with text saying 'WINNER Readers' Favorite 5* Seal and an excerpt from the review. Also the Readers' Favorite medal and details of e book on pre-order at special launch price of 99p/99c on Amazon

I’m absolutely chuffed to bits to share that my upcoming release More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unespected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain, has been awarded the prestigious Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Seal! “This is an outstanding read and a must-have for anyone who enjoys adventure stories, family journeys, and humorous travel memoirs.” Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers’Continue reading “Comic Travel Memoir Wins a Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Seal: ‘More Manchester Than Mongolia’”