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”
Category Archives: The Knowledge – Travel Advice & Tips
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”
Are You Ready if Disaster Strikes? 12 Tips on Handling an Emergency Abroad
Unfortunately, our travelling lifestyle, which we chose in order to insulate ourselves from the many stresses of modern life, gives us no immunity from disaster. Disaster struck recently, when Mark skied off a mountain on my birthday and was airlifted to hospital. As a lover of aviation, I was quite cross that HE got aContinue reading “Are You Ready if Disaster Strikes? 12 Tips on Handling an Emergency Abroad”
2025 UK Van Life Festivals, RV, Caravan, Camper, Motorhome, Overlanding & Self-Build Events
It’s February. It’s the start of Festival Season! So get your diary out… For those considering buying or converting a van, visiting shows or meet-ups is a brilliant way to get ideas, see what options are available, meet suppliers and manufacturers, and chat with experts and other like-minded people. If you already own a van,Continue reading “2025 UK Van Life Festivals, RV, Caravan, Camper, Motorhome, Overlanding & Self-Build Events”