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Planning a perfect trip doesn’t stop at choosing a destination and booking a flight, or deciding on the overland route. If only! What about arranging appropriate travel insurance? Do you have any idea what you need to pack for a trip like yours? How will you access your cash overseas? There are so many questions and whilst we don’t have all the answers, we do have a wealth of travel experience to share with you.
We hate spending more money than we need to. And we’re pretty frugal when it comes to spending.
While the world isn’t as scary as the media would have us believe, things can and do go wrong on the road. From stolen belongings to medical emergencies, you cannot afford to go travelling without a decent travel and medical insurance policy.
Planning and packing for van life isn’t quite the same as preparing for a 2 week beach holiday. Getting ready for a road trip involves more than packing clothes and planning a route. You need to get your camper van ready too!
Travel tech is always evolving and at a fast pace too. So what gadgets and travel tech do you need in your van life?
As any experienced van dweller will tell you, travelling and living in a camper van takes some discipline. Good preparation will put you in good stead for a successful start to your long term road trip. Here’s a few of our travel planning hacks, hints and tips to get you started.
Car camping doesn’t need to mean slumming it. Neither do you need to pack everything but the kitchen sink. The great thing about car camping is you can bring whatever you want so long as it fits in the car. We’ve seen cars turn up to camp packed to the gunnels. The occupants spent the … Read More
One challenge of living in a van is making sure we eat well so we need a well equipped kitchen to prepare and cook our meals. With limited space indoors, having compact and practical kitchen accessories makes life easier, more organised and minimises the storage we need. Living in a van has its challenges but … Read More
Spending money abroad is easy. Too easy! Having saved for months for your trip, once you’re in holiday mode, it’s easy to forget any money worries and concentrate on having a great time. But if you spend the wrong way, those months of saving and cut backs could at least in part be wasted. You … Read More
You’ve got your tickets, checked your passport and sorted your holiday money. The camper van is packed and you’re all set for your next big trip. Not so fast though! What about your travel insurance policy? We all want to avoid a situation where we need to make a claim but skimping on the policy … Read More
17 simple ways to road trip on a budget There’s no 2 ways about. Travelling on a budget isn’t always easy and road trips aren’t the cheapest way to travel. If you don’t plan your road trip in advance, the final costs might be much higher than you would like. Even so, you can still … Read More
Road trips are exciting but knowing what to pack can give you a stonking headache. Even if you’re travelling light, pack a few of these road trip essentials to make sure your journey isn’t ruined because you didn’t think to bring some of the basics. This road trip packing guide will help you prepare so you can … Read More
How to plan a road trip It’s heading towards that time of year where you’re getting ready for your road trip and looking forward to hitting the open road. Yet preparation can be exhausting and knowing how to plan a road trip will make all the difference. Some people like to plan everything out in … Read More
The best gift ideas for travellers It’s almost that time of the year once more; the time to treat your favourite traveller to something special. But what makes a great gift for travellers who are always on the road? Will they like it? Will they need it? Luckily, there are loads of great gifts ideas for travellers … Read More
The ultimate closed currency guide A closed currency is a currency that is not freely available outside its country of origin. You must exchange your foreign currency upon arrival as there are import restrictions. You should also consider spending your remaining cash before leaving, as the restrictions on a closed currency extend to exports too. In the event … Read More
So long as you have your travel and vehicle documents and access to cash, you can pretty much sort any situation you find yourself in. So let’s make sure you have these basics covered. When your road trip is taking you out of your home country, it’s even more important to have the correct documents … Read More
Travel first aid kit essentials First aid kits are often overlooked by travellers, mainly because most minor ailments only occur when you’re surrounded by other people or medical supplies are readily at hand. But when the biting ants gnaw between your toes on a secluded beach, believe me, you’ll wish you packed a travel first … Read More
Essential guide to buying a 12v fridge After a tough day tackling a dusty corrugated track, who wouldn’t enjoy an ice cold beer? But how to keep it cool? Anyone who has travelled for more than a weekend knows that a cool box is no use. After a couple of days, it will become nothing more than … Read More