Most people think you need a strong back and endless patience to nudge a caravan into place—especially on a slope, or when that pitch is a tight squeeze between two holiday-hardened neighbours. I used to think that too, until I tried pushing mine solo on a muddy site near the
Most people reckon you need a battery the size of a suitcase to keep your camper ticking over off-grid. I used to think the same, until I found myself charging my phone with the van engine running at 2am somewhere windy near Ballycastle. All because my tired old lead-acid leisure
Let’s get something sorted straight away: you don’t need a professional detailer or a bucketload of posh products to make your caravan white again. Most people think you need to spend half your holiday scrubbing or spend a fortune on products when, often, you just need the right approach—and a
Most people think washing a down jacket at home is asking for trouble. I used to think the same… until a muddy camp in the Lake District left mine looking (and smelling) like it had been dragged through a swamp. I had no choice but to clean it – and
Most people think a famous hill like Mam Tor must be a slog. Here’s the real truth—if you plan right, Mam Tor is one of the most rewarding and straightforward walks you’ll ever do in the Peak District. Don’t get caught out by weather, crowds, or bad gear… Let’s talk
Most folks think a campervan trip is all about getting from A to B, squeezing into car parks, and battling midges. Truth is, van life can be freeing—if you know the tricks. What separates an epic road adventure from a glorified roadside nap? It’s not about who has the fanciest
If you think you just need a big battery and you’re set for anything, you’re dead wrong. I’ve seen new campers lug kitchen-sized power stations into muddy fields, only to run out of juice before dawn—or worse, fry their precious gadget with the wrong setup. Power matters more than ever,
Most people think you just need a giant tent or the biggest porch to camp well. Truth is, your choice of tent fabric—whether it’s polycotton or cotton canvas—will make or break your trip before you’ve even pegged it out. I learned this the hard way after a rain-soaked Easter weekend
Most people think a good night in your motorhome needs a proper campsite. Not true. Some of my best nights on the road have been parked up behind a lively country pub, pint in hand, rain beating down, and zero worries about making it back to a windswept “touring field.”
Let me put it straight—most new hikers still drag a giant winter coat along, thinking “Well, that’ll keep me warm.” Been there, done that, froze and sweated all in the same afternoon. Truth is, if you want to enjoy your hike—and not end up sticky, shivering, or soaked—layered clothing is
