Here we have a delightful campsite right on the border of the Peak District, just in the Staffordshire countryside. Longnor Wood Caravan Park - Exclusively for Adults

GREY & BLACK WASTE DISPOSAL A Practical Guide for Campervan & Motorhome Users 1. What’s the Difference Between Grey and Black Waste? Grey Wastewater Grey waste includes all wastewater from your campervan except toilet waste. This typically comes from: • Washing up • Showers • Bathroom sinks • Kitchen sinks Grey water ofen contains: • Soap residue • Shampoo • Detergents • Food partcles Although less hazardous than black waste, it must NOT be poured onto roads, hedgerows, or st

This is something the everyone has to deal with, but when you are in a campervan, dealing with everyday “rubbish” is something which needs thought and attention. Done correctly you should be able to deal effectively with the rubbish you collect as you live your campervan life. So….what do you need to be aware of and what do you need to do to make your life that little bit easier? 1. AVOID CREATING RUBBISH IN THE FIRST PLACE Seems obvious? But what can you actually do to avoid

I’m Karen — mum to two fantastic boys and the proud owner of a Pilates business I built from the ground up in 2017. In 2021, life threw me a curveball when I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. After months of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, I spent a full year recovering, rebuilding my strength, and rethinking everything I knew about life. That experience changed me. It reminded me how precious — and short — life really is. We only get one c

Campervan Security: The Layered Approach We’ve Taken (and Why) Campervan security is one of those topics nobody wants to think about — until they have to. Sadly, campervan and van theft is on the rise, and opportunistic thieves know exactly where manufacturers cut corners. Rather than relying on a single solution, we’ve taken a layered, step-by-step approach to security. The idea is simple: make the van hard, noisy, time-consuming and frustrating to break into. Thieves want q

Toilets in a Campervan: Finding Them, Using Them & Dealing With the Poo! 💩 Let’s get one thing straight early on: Living in a campervan means you will talk about toilets. A lot. Whether you’re parked up in the wilds of Scotland, cruising through Europe, or wedged between two white vans in a lay-by at 2am, toilet logistics quickly become one of the most important parts of van life. So let’s talk toilets — finding them, using them, emptying them, and yes… dealing with the poo

Campervan Water – How We Use It, Save It & Find It (UK & Europe) “Water is one of the biggest realities of living and travelling in a campervan. You never really think about it… until it runs out. So today we’re talking about how much water we actually use, how to conserve it, and where to get fresh water when travelling in the UK and Europe.” 🚿 How much water do we really use? “When you live in a campervan, water becomes currency. Most campervans carry between 80 and 120 li

Campervan Security: How to Keep Your Home on Wheels Safe Your campervan isn’t just a vehicle. It’s your home, your freedom, your investment — and often everything you own is inside it. While most nights on the road are peaceful and trouble-free, campervans can be attractive targets for thieves. Understanding who you’re protecting against, and how they operate, is the first step to staying one step ahead. Let’s break it down. Understanding the Threat: Who Steals Campervans? No

Why We Chose Lithium Batteries for Our Campervan — And Why We Went Massive With 628Ah If you’ve been following our campervan adventures, you’ll know that we’re determined to live as independently off-grid as possible. That means reliable power—no constant hunting for hook-ups, no worrying if the lights will die mid-evening, and definitely no sacrificing creature comforts like Starlink, charging devices, or running our Truma system confidently. After months of research, number

We left Barrow Campsite and set off for Wick, where we had a pitch reserved at Wick River Campsite. The journey was around 116 miles, roughly three hours of driving, but with our usual stops we knew it would take most of the day. The weather was on our side again—another stretch of blue skies. After crossing Cromarty Firth, we made our way towards Dornoch. We’d both been looking forward to this stop: the home of the famous Chocolate Mountain, allegedly serving the best hot ch

Dealing With Condensation in a Campervan: Why It Happens & How to Stop It Living or travelling in a campervan is all about freedom — waking up in wild places, cooking with the doors open, and enjoying life at your own pace. But there’s one thing every van-dweller faces at some point: Condensation. It creeps onto your windows overnight, drips down cold surfaces, dampens bedding, and can eventually lead to mould or bad smells if ignored. The good news? With a few smart habits a

From the Ordinary to the Open Road: Our Story So Far Hello! It is absolutely fabulous to have you here with us, following along as we navigate the biggest, boldest change of our lives. If you haven’t already read our post “Where It All Began”, do go back and give it a look—you’ll see exactly which life-changing moments made us stop, breathe, and completely shift our focus on what truly matters. Most people assume that the kind of life we’re building—a life on wheels, full of

Day 4 We left Barrow Campsite to explore the local area, enjoying a scenic drive towards the legendary Loch Ness. The weather was kind to us, and it was clear from the steady flow of visitors that this is a well-loved destination. We arrived at the Loch Ness Centre, where there was plenty of parking, including dedicated spaces for campers and motorhomes. The centre itself was great fun—informative, engaging, and full of different theories about the mysterious Loch Ness Monste

The NC500 - Day Two and Three: On day two we made our way to Nairn, a 160-mile drive to Barrow Campsite Nairn. It’s another lovely site—slightly more basic than our first stop, but absolutely spotless with a peaceful, tucked-away feel. From our pitch we had a view of Hangman’s Cairn, a Bronze Age monument just outside the campsite, which gave the whole place a really special atmosphere. We decided to stay for two nights to recharge after the long drive. The journey itself was

2025 was flying by as we carried on planning our NC500 adventure. We’d bought Robbie Roams NC500, and honestly, it was money well spent—I’d absolutely recommend it. It gave us loads of ideas on places to stay, things to do and where to eat. With all this new inspiration, we tweaked our route to include a detour to Orkney and went ahead and booked our campsites. Then in July, life threw us yet another curveball. In an effort to get fitter and healthier, we’d decided to tackle

We hired a Motorhome from 'Trek Trailers Lincolnshire'. A swift Voyager and decided to take it out and see how we got on. From the moment we picked it up we were hooked. This was what we wanted, this is where we wanted to be. In October 2024, we hired a Swift Voyage 475 for a weekend to dip our toes into the world of motorhoming. We knew the layout wasn’t ideal for us, but it was available locally and we thought it would at least give us a feel for life on the road. We head

Our First Step Into a New Life: How We Chose the Road By Karen & Simon — Campervan Adventures Welcome to our very first blog post — the beginning of a journey that has been years in the making. This corner of the internet will follow our adventures, the places we discover, the lessons we learn, and the huge life changes that brought us to where we are today. Because for us, choosing a campervan wasn’t just about buying a vehicle. It was about choosing a completely different l