I like to write nature inspired pieces about woodlands, or locations in the world I have visited. I also am documenting my van conversion. If you would like to talk about anything then please get in touch, I’d love to chat. Holly.
Attenborough’s Volcanoes
I am no expert on volcanoes in the slightest but I wanted to share some of the most recent eruptions with you which are fascinating.
Analysis of Andrew Skurka’s Yukon Expedition
The aim of this essay is to analyse case study material from an established expedition and evaluate the performance of the expedition in one specific area.
A quick guide to the Isle of Mull in a Van
The Isle of Mull, home to the White Tailed Eagle, the second largest bird of prey in Britain and the second largest of the Inner Hebrides. We took the ferry from Oban to Craignure to see what it had in store for us.
Camping in the forest
Camping doesn’t have to become a massive expedition. Camping in the forest, wherever you are needn’t take your whole weekend, if it does, great…
Self-build Campervan Conversion insurance with EU Cover
It is a minefield when looking for a decent camper conversion insurance, who cover everything you need for a self build campervan. So I have complied my research based on quotes for a campervan conversion.
Best apps for van life
I have compiled a list of the best vanlife apps for Europe which we use on a day-to-day basis. They include overnight parking apps and where to find the best free camping spots.
Vanlife in Montenegro
Here are some of the highlights of our one month Montenegrin road trip.
Essentials for van life
We have been in the van a while now, so I wanted to compile a list of our favourite van life essentials and cool things for vans which have made life easier.
Rowley Mile Racecourse Book Launch
My new children’s book ‘Chesnut and Daphne’ is now available after a great day at the Family Jubilee Raceday at the Rowley Mile Racecourse in Newmarket this May.
Adopting a stray dog in Albania
There are many views on bringing dogs from other countries back into the UK, but that’s another conversation. It is estimated there are up to 40,000 abandoned dogs in the UK alone, due to the impact of Covid-19. The UK charity Dogs Trust sees an increase in our four legged friends needing to be rehomedContinue reading “Adopting a stray dog in Albania”
How the use of DDT affected the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Great Britain
How the use of DDT affected the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Great Britain. The main aim in food production is to achieve the highest yield and create the greatest profit. To do this a control method must be in place to stop pests reducing yield.
Mike and Holly’s Road Trip
This is the main blog that we will share our adventures on so friends and family can be kept up to date with our whereabouts during our year long road trip.
Mould in my campervan conversion!
A subject which many self builders may face, or have faced. Not the most prettiest of things to talk about but necessary. So, the main questions are why does my campervan conversion have mould under my mattress and how do I get rid of it. Read below to find out! First, where has the mouldContinue reading “Mould in my campervan conversion!”
A quick guide to Ambleside, Lake District
Here is a quick guide on what to do in Ambleside, where to eat and some great walks from the centre of this market town in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
A hot brew on a mountain side.
So 2022 is looking like a great year for kit innovation and provided the country(ies) stays open, it will be a full year of adventures.
Robens Trace Hammock at the Wilderness Gathering
Just a little note: I pitched this slightly differently than how Robens recommend. See their video here. So in this video I test out the Robens Trace Hammock from the 2022 range, whilst at the Wilderness Gathering, a bushcraft festival in Wiltshire based at the Bush Farm Bison Centre! It is a festival for thoseContinue reading “Robens Trace Hammock at the Wilderness Gathering”
Tent pitch in the Lake District and a walk up Great Gable
I love the Lake District and I haven’t been back to Borrowdale since helping film Best Walks With A View for ITV. The weather was pretty warm and bright so we decided to head up Great Gable. Standing at 899m, it’s not the tallest in the Lakes, however the incline is pretty high as youContinue reading “Tent pitch in the Lake District and a walk up Great Gable”
Robens Challenger 2 Tent and 5 minute morning yoga
During lockdown 1 I obviously couldn’t go camping up in the mountains so my back garden was the perfect location for an overnight camp and morning yoga.
Robens Osprey 2EX Test and canoe up the River Thet
Testing out the Robens Pilgrim Chair, Fire Bug Stove Titanium and the Frontier Cook Set M.
Robens River Elk 1 Tent and Coniston Water
I had the pleasure of testing out the Robens Elk River 1 tent on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District between lockdowns in 2020.
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