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Lapland is the kind of destination that feels straight out of a storybook: snowy fo rests, reindeer sleigh rides, husky adventures, and Santa Claus himself waiting to greet you. Planning a trip here in winter can feel overwhelming, but with the right itinerary and packing list, you’ll be set for a magical family holiday. 📅 Recommended 4–5 Day Itinerary: Day 1–2: Santa Claus Village (SCV) Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is free to enter, making it a fantastic base for famili

If you're an adventurous spirit looking to explore the dramatic landscapes and untamed beauty of Iceland, what better way to do it than in your own campervan? The convenience and freedom of having your mobile home with you makes travelling the country's remote areas an unforgettable experience. For those considering this unique journey, shipping your campervan to Iceland with Smyril Line offers a seamless and stress-free solution. How do you take your own van to Iceland? Ther

We have had an incredible time on this trip. I was worried that there wouldn’t be enough to keep the children entertained and began to think I had made a mistake in planning such a huge adventure with them in tow. I needn’t have worried! If you haven't already, you can find out more about our road trip around Iceland's ring road by reading our 14 day itinerary post here. These are just 10 of the many things our children have loved on this trip, and a little explanation for so

Embarking on a journey to Iceland is a dream for many travellers, but taking our campervan and two young children along for the ride elevated the experience to a whole new level. The land of fire and ice is known for its stunning landscapes, rugged terrain, and natural wonders, making it the perfect destination for a road trip adventure. We spent 26 days on our road trip this summer, 14 of which were spent travelling the famous ring road around Iceland. We have truly enjoyed

In the summer of 2023, we spent two amazing weeks exploring a section of the west coast of Italy, making it as far as Rome in our campervan. We traveled to Rome as a four, we traveled back up to Bergamo as a three, as my husband flew home from Rome to continue working for our construction company for the rest of the summer. From this pivotal point in our travels, the journey became a solo parenting one for me. We loved our time in Italy and the children regularly ask when we

During our European summer adventures in our campervan in 2023, we spent 7 days in Switzerland either side of our two week tour of Italy. My daughter and I travelled to Switzerland on our own, then my husband and son flew into Zurich to meet us. We travelled together into and around Italy for a week, before my husband flew home and I took over the driving and parenting- the last three weeks of our European tour were a solo parenting adventure for me! We absolutely loved our t

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How do I begin to explain our Italian experience?! We spent two weeks travelling along the west of Italy in our campervan, exploring Tuscany and Liguria, plus the cities of Milan, Siena, Florence and Rome. We saw many landmarks and fell in love with the varied architecture; Italy truly is a stunning country. But vanlife in Italy was honestly quite hard and at times, we felt out of place and unwelcome. We didn’t know what to expect of Italian campsites but we discovered that c

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The children and I are now home from our summer travels- our biggest adventure yet for many reasons. I have so much to share with you and I will do so in a series of blog posts, but for now this will act as a summary of our time. Four weeks ago, R and I left England without the boys, travelling on the DFDS ferry. We stayed in our first camping car park aire after stopping in Reims to see the cathedral. The next day we travelled for 6.5 hours across France, arriving in Lake B

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We have so many things stored away in our van for keeping little ones busy while we're on the move. Lots of these games store away small, which is really important when you're tight for space. It also means they're handing for popping in your bag; you never know when you might need a distraction! We've used our van games as a way of making new friends on campsites, for keeping busy during the winter months when the nights draw in early and we're all inside the van together, a

As a family, we are huge fans of Norfolk county. It has so much to offer families of all variations, but especially camping families. We visit the county all year round, but for us, visiting the beaches in the Autumn is our favourite. Norfolk has 45 miles of unspoiled coastline, north Norfolk has some of the country's finest beaches. There are six Blue Flag beaches; East and West Runton, Cromer, Mundesley, Sea Palling and Sheringham, meaning they are clean and safe. There are

This Easter, the children and I travelled to The Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides, and we did it in a bigger van that we had only owned for a week! Crazy! We spent two weeks on the road- our longest trip since first becoming 'vanlifers' in 2021, before my husband flew into The Isle of Barra in a tiny plane to drive us home. Such a fantastic adventure, one I will never forget. I plan to write a series of blog posts about our trip, including itineraries for the whole journey

It has been so wonderful seeing so many children get involved in some of our camping crafts recently! During our time away this weekend, we saw so many parents wanting to help their children with pom pom making, lots of which didn't know how to, so I thought I would put together a blog post for those who might like to know! We love crafting whilst camping and it makes my heart sing when other children get involved too. You will need: Pom pom makers (link below) Scissors Wool