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Our little place in the sun or rain!
Have been reading about how some folks like to have the newest shiny bits n bobs in their vans while others prefer to make their own adaptations and scrounge round for stuff that will do. And do you know - both are right. It takes all sorts and wouldn't do if everyone was the same! Read more »
Which vehicle?
Hi Everyone, Read more »
Have been looking for a while now. I reckon my ideal vehicle would be an Iveco or Mercedes 24/28 seater mini bus to convert. I chose these two makes for reliability and accesibility of parts.
First Hookup since June
Today we visited the Orbitur campsite in Sagres. We visit campsites about twice a week, and this is our normal campsite in this part of the Algarve. Read more »
Beginnings - Mojo and me
This is my first camper and my first blog. Nice that the two things are going together! Still getting a massive buzz every time I open the door and smell the proper vehicle smell inside. But also getting a feeling of anxiety about how I am going to deal with all the work that needs doing. Read more »
Santander to the Algarve
This is the start of our 6 week break at the end of 2011. The plan is 3 weeks in the Algarve, and 3 weeks in Andalucia. Read more »
campsites
Hiya!
Can anyone tell me where to find small, cheap campsites??? I mean, with maybe no facilities or very few? for say, a fiver a night???
Making use of your campervan - as a hotel
Last night I slept in the van. It was a friends birthday, and after going out we stopped at the van to eat our food. Then they went home and I slept in the van.
It's a brilliant mobile bedroom, with kitchen and ensuite bathroom. I installed a heater during the week, and we were able to have it on whilst eating. Read more »
Ferry vs Driving
We're heading back to Portugal on 8th November.
I debated driving across France vs the Ferry to Santander. Read more »
Heading back to Portugal soon
Having spent the summer at home, we're back off to Portugal again soon.
The summer has passed so quickly. I have been so busy I had hardly noticed the summer come and go. And I'm not sure what I have spent my time doing. What an annoying situation.
The winter is also closing in, and I cannot stand the winter in the UK Read more »
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