Winston Churchill suffered from depression. He called it ‘The Black Dog’. I want my blog to be uplifting, but I have also vowed to produce an honest narrative of our experience, rather than an “It was all sunshine and rainbows!” account. As such, although it is a tough admission to make, I have something thatContinue reading “The Black Dog – Coping with Depression & A Midlife Crisis”
Category Archives: The Knowledge – Travel Advice & Tips
Zero Waste Caravanning – Save Money, Weight, Space & The Planet!
Caravanning/RV-ing is pretty eco-friendly anyway. For a start, we’re not flying anywhere for our hols and we’re living in a fairly self-sufficient bubble. But there’s always room for improvement. The great thing about the tips that I am going to give you is that besides saving the planet, they will save you hundreds of poundsContinue reading “Zero Waste Caravanning – Save Money, Weight, Space & The Planet!”
The Impact of Long-Term Touring on Family & Friends
There is a whole world out there, so what’s stopping you? Often, it is the thought of leaving behind family & friends “It’s like a bereavement!” This was my Mum’s reaction when I set off to backpack around Australia and New Zealand. Many of those who ask us about our lifestyle say that they wouldContinue reading “The Impact of Long-Term Touring on Family & Friends”
12 Tips on Driving & Towing Safely in Romania
Image – Towing The Transfăgărășan – “The Best Road in the World” Updated with new information April 2024. From what we heard, Romanian roads and Romanian drivers have similar, bloodthirsty cult status to that other Romanian Legend, Count Dracula! However, finding sensible information was not easy… Having spent three months towing a caravan around RomaniaContinue reading “12 Tips on Driving & Towing Safely in Romania”