A quick word about this blog – until now all my posts have been in chronological order, and I’ve shared my story with you just as it happened. And although I have many more tales…
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52. Welcome to my happy place
I have never seen the point of a diary-style blog that only tells half the story. Ergo, as we travelled around Europe in our massive RV, I detailed the numerous mistakes we made and pitfalls…
51. One step at a time
There are a few times in the course of a life that feel like a completely new beginning: setting off for University is one that springs to mind. There is that sense of endless possibility,…
50. Knights in Romanian armour
The first skill someone MUST have in order to live a travelling life is the ability to drive the vehicle you’ve chosen. Guess what I can’t do? Go on, guess. My licence allows me up…
45. Party on
Happy New Year everyone. I hope you’ve had everything you could want from the festive season. Last year we were in Greece, where it’s not that big of a deal. Consequently, we were freed from…
44. A tale of two pumps
Before we bought our American RV, Georgie, we had the same romantic notions of life on the open road that I think most people have: it was all about the adventure. We dreamed about the…
42. A sign of the times
While it is true that travel broadens the mind, it also brings ones home country into sharp relief. Not so sharp as to be a shock, but sharp enough for me to be thinking, really?…
40. Broken
The great John Lennon wrote ‘life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans’. Well, no shit, John. You think I’m being a bit harsh? Allow me to explain. The last time you heard…
22. Every parents’ worst nightmare
We were totally blessed when both of Steve’s daughters had twins within three months of each other. Four babies – just like that (well, not for the mums, obviously). And you know how you don’t…