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”

How to Apply for a Long-Stay French Visa (VLS-T): A Quick Schengen-Busting Guide for UK Travellers

Since Brexit, UK citizens can no longer come and go freely in the EU (European Union). Instead, the 90/180 rule applies, which limits stays within the entire EU Schengen Visa-Free Zone to 90 days in every rolling 180-day period. Since the Schengen zone now comprises twenty nine EU and non-EU countries and covers most ofContinue reading “How to Apply for a Long-Stay French Visa (VLS-T): A Quick Schengen-Busting Guide for UK Travellers”

The Ultimate Road Trip Planning Guide for Campers, Motorhomes & Trucks

Planning a trip involves more than just picking a route and packing snacks. Before you hit the road, make sure your adventure doesn’t stall at the first border. From baffling border insurance and weird laws with heavy fines, to paperwork pitfalls and drug dos and don’ts, a bit of preparation can save a lot ofContinue reading “The Ultimate Road Trip Planning Guide for Campers, Motorhomes & Trucks”

Nomad Life Live! Overland Travel Talks At The National 4×4 & Camper Festival, UK, 2025

Come And See Us! Get ready for an unmissable weekend of wheels, wanderlust, and wild stories! The Beast, our Volvo N10 overland camper will be on show at the National 4×4 & Camper Show at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse on 14–15 June 2025. The show has a full schedule of seminars, which you can view here –Continue reading “Nomad Life Live! Overland Travel Talks At The National 4×4 & Camper Festival, UK, 2025”