The Beast – World Wide Walkies

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’”

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

The Beast, a NATO green Volvo N10 army lorry camper conversion on show at the Adventure Overland Show

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, or military-grade base vehicle,Continue reading “Trusted Suppliers & Self-Build Resources for Truck & Van Builds”