Wrapped around the Mediterranean coast, from Provence to the Pyrenees, lies the French region of Languedoc. Translated literally, the Languedoc – le langue d’oc – means ‘the language of yes’. In the southern French Occitan language, Oc was the word for ‘yes’, distinguishing it from the northern old French affirmative oil – prounounced ‘oh-ee’ –Continue reading “Languedoc, France: The Land That Says Yes! With Wind, Wine, & Rebellion”
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10 Things I’ve Learned from Life on the Road
My husband, Mark and I, packed up our life in 2016 to embark on a 3-year trip in our caravan (RV trailer.) Nine years into that 3-year trip, it seems we underestimated how addictive travel could be. So here we are, still touring, but in The Beast, a rather more rugged 6×4-wheel drive ex-army vehicleContinue reading “10 Things I’ve Learned from Life on the Road”
Guns, Bulls’ Balls, & Lampreys
“Are you sure there’s nothing provocative about parking an army truck just across the river from Russia, with its rear barn doors 100 metres from the border?” “No,” Mark replied with confident finality. “I might take my paddle board out…” he added with a mischievous grin. “No,” I said, with confident finality. I know whatContinue reading “Guns, Bulls’ Balls, & Lampreys”
Free Printable Caravan Setup Checklist
We have seen people drive away from campsites with their roof lights open, TV aerials up, and even their corner steadies down! Checklists are the best way to ensure you don’t forget key aspects of setting up or packing up your caravan! Here, I’ve prepared a printable version of the checklist I always use. ClickContinue reading “Free Printable Caravan Setup Checklist”
World Wide Walkies 