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 would like to retire early and travel full time as we do. However, one of the most common barriers that they cite is the issue of leaving behind family; grown-up children, grandchildren and elderly parents.

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Are Cavapoos ‘The Perfect Dog’?

We are often asked about The Fab Four. These are the most common questions;

  1. What breed are they? Cavapoos – a cross between a Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  2. Are they related? No – they are all the same breed and the same age, but they are not related. We have been told that sometimes, siblings can bond with each other more than they bond with you.
  3. Why is Rosie bigger? Kai, Ruby and Lani are crossed with Toy Poodles; Rosie is crossed with a miniature poodle.

We chose the Cavapoo as a breed because it suited us in many ways, however, I would always be wary of an attempt to label any dog as ‘The Perfect Dog’. There is no such thing. When choosing a dog, you must find a particular dog or breed that suits YOUR lifestyle.

And remember. Although our four are all the same cross; all the same age – they have four completely different personalities. Kai is shy and understated; ‘Princess’ Ruby is fussy and highly strung; Rosie loves EVERYTHIIIING!!!!! and Lani – she is a Mini Minx…

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Top Tips for Going Full-Time in your Caravan or Motorhome

It’s amazing what can happen when you drink champagne; we went from first-timers to full-timers in two bottles of champagne!

Updated August 2023

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Dog-Friendly Dorset: A Jurassic Gem, Far From the Madding Crowd

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The Fab Four at Swyre Head, Overlooking Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK

We’ve gone global again!

This time we have been invited to write a guest post for Travelnuity, the excellent Dog-Friendly Travel Around the World Community founded and run by Australian, Shandos Cleaver.

Since I always urge people not to discount their doorstep, we opted to share some local knowledge about the beautiful county that has been our stamping ground for the last decade – and home when we are not touring.

Welcome to Dorset!

Click here to read Dog-Friendly Dorset: A Jurassic Gem, Far From the Madding Crowd.

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The Red Post – Distinctively Dorset