I vowed always to be honest in my blog and not to pull any punches. Our ‘dream’ lifestyle has many advantages, but it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Living the Dream in Lockdown has not been too bad, but three weeks in, I did have a little wibble.
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The Italian Jobsworth – A Brush With The Law in Coronavirus Lockdown
A recurring feature of our stay in Monte Rosa has been my Morning Worries. As we sip our coffee in bed, overlooking the snowy peaks, my night fears bubble to the surface. When I am forced to blurt them out, Mark addresses each one individually, with characteristic tenderness and empathy.
The Birth of The Beast – How To Source & Spec. an Overland Truck
With the election of Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister and the prospect of Brexit becoming inevitable, we formulated a Brexit Busting plan. “Let’s go to Mongolia!” With Big Blue & Kismet, we truly did courageously split our infinitives and ‘Boldly Go Where No Van Has Gone Before’ – across the Carpathian mountains and alongContinue reading “The Birth of The Beast – How To Source & Spec. an Overland Truck”
A Dog-Friendly Wine Tour, Barolo, Italy
Lovin’ the Langhe – Land of Wine, Hazlenuts & Truffles “How do you plan where to go on your trips?” A good question. It is one that we’re often asked, although, the answer is not straightforward.