Why I Would Ban In-Car DVD Players
In-car DVD players are often provided to prevent travelling children becoming bored on long journeys. I think the case for them is seriously overstated, however – as illustrated by this story.
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Journeys by Motorhome
Motorhome travel stories that push the boundaries or show how popular and accessible travelling in a motorhome or campervan has become. Includes travel tales from the UK, Europe and further afield.
Overland in A VW Camper – 21st Century Style
Overland travel isn’t so popular these day, but there are still some people doing it, such as this young couple from England.
Read MoreTour the British Coast in a VW Campervan
At least, that’s what the Sunday Times correspondant Chris Haslam is doing.
Having been leant a brand new Volkswagen California (VW’s own Transporter van conversion), Haslam is taking six weeks to tour the coast of Britain in a quest to discover the UK’s best seaside locations and culinary treats.
Read MoreCan You Be Too Old To Motorhome?
Can you be too old to motorhome? Just like anything age related, making assumptions or generalisations is likely to make you look like a fool.
Read MoreTouring the Western Isles – By Motorhome
The owners of the site are apparently keen motorhomers and have been writing up the story of their recent island-hopping motorhome adventure around the beautiful Western Isles of Scotland.
Read MoreHit the road Jack… (& 17.5 million other people)
It seems that we are a nation of road-trip lovers – no fewer than 17.5 million Brits went on a road trip last year, notching up an average of 861 miles each time. Halifax Travel Insurance have been taking a look at our habits and have found that collectively, we have notched up 15 billion holiday miles over the last 12 months.
Read MoreSize + Comfort – Style = RV?
James May (the posh one on Top Gear, for anyone unfamiliar) has been spending some time touring California in a ‘proper’ RV – a 42 feet Monaco Dynasty.
While its creature comforts are beyond criticism, he does make some valid points about motorhome styling.
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