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Van life, hiking and outdoor adventures across Europe

Tag: outdoorslifestyle

  • How much does it cost to live and travel in a van?

    I’m glad you asked! So many people say living in a van is cheap but is it actually cheap when you add up all the costs?! We have been living full-time in our motorhome for a month now and just got around to adding all the expenses so I thought I will share this with…

  • Weekend Getaway in the Lake District

    After a rainy start of 2022, we have decided to spend long a weekend in the Lake District. Our usual weekends involve lots of climbing and hiking and we often try to cramp too much in 2 days. So for a change, we decided to have a relaxing weekend with some nice walks and spend…

  • 14-day dream UK holiday under £500

    How we completed the NC500 road trip in 14 days for under £500 – two people, one dog, wild camping the entire route. This post covers sleeping arrangements, a full kit list, petrol and food costs with a complete breakdown, and what we actually spent. Written in 2020 during COVID-19 when international travel was off…

  • Dovestone Reservoir

    Today we did an awesome 8 miles hike passing reservoirs, wild swimming spots and waterfalls with some easy scrambling and lots of beautiful views. With less than 30minutes drive from Manchester this is a must for anyone who loves outdoors. There is a path to go up to the Holme Clough Waterfall, or if you…