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Some say this strange box on four wheels is the most iconic type of camper van in the world!

They’re not the best equipped campers on the market. Nor the fastest or the most comfortable. The technology is dated and can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to get used to. They are also a bit quirky to drive. Strange choice for a classic camper then!

cool camping stop over in Germany

To me, none of this really matters though. It has its own unique character and story. Without doubt, it’s my fave vehicle ever! People wave at you whilst you’re driving around. You stop places and have complete strangers come up and start conversations with you about it. So many stories, from so many different people. It does way more than merely just get you from A to B.

Yes it’s cool. No I’m not going to paint it!

This is a standard reply to one of my most commonly asked questions. The bus was made in Germany in 1963/1964. It is still mostly original and solid in all the right places! Sure, the paint is faded and worn through in areas. That’s to be expected after all these years. Especially if you spent most of those early years in sunny California. You only get original once, and this bus shows its age with pride!

Catch up with the latest adventures…

Road trips around the UK and Europe, car shows, special events and just keeping everything working as it should be. There’s a bit of something for everyone to enjoy…

Spectacular cloudscape over Staffin

Special stop at Staffin slipway


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Road trips are great for the soul… They are also good for inspiration too! The road trip to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
the epic Cuillin Mountain backdrop to the Fairy Pools

Epic mountains and the Fairy Pools of Skye


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The fabulous Fairy pools and Neist point The landscape and scenery of Skye are iconic and world-famous. None more so than the beautiful Fairy
roads and landscapes make a great road trip

The spectacular Isle of Skye


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Next stop the Isle of Skye… Island life again! Having spent a couple of days in Fort William for our special steam railway journey to
nice to be invited onto the main display area at DLWP

Dubs at DLWP 2019


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Classic cars and Architecture by the sea The Dubs at DLWP classic VW car show in Bexhill last summer was a great first off
Fort William - all aboard the Jacobite for the greatest railway journey in the world

Something special in Fort William


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Changing from petrol to steam power! With our time on Mull over, it was time to relax and enjoy the scenic ferry trip back
first in line for the ferry from Mull to Oban

What’s the story Tobermory


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Making the most of our time on Mull. Having visited the beautiful Eas Falls waterfalls and enjoyed the fantastic scenery of Calgary Bay, we
solar power top up in the Scottish sunshine

Wonderful Waterfalls at Eas Fors


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The awesome road trip rolls on Having had a good time visiting the Isle of Iona for the day, our next decision was where
stunning landscapes everywhere you go on this road trip

Island hopping to Iona


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Island hopping to Iona. Visiting Mulls spiritual neighbour Getting to the final destination on a road trip is as much a part of the
making the most of the sunshine on Lochbuie

Meandering on the Marvellous Isle of Mull


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Memory making on Mull. Initially, we’d thought Lochbuie might be a one-night stopover for us on the way to other places on the Island
shorefront camping… here will do nicely

Isle of Mull’s raw and rugged beauty


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The Lochbuie experience Being able to catch the earlier ferry to Mull was a real win. Not only did we witness a beautiful sunset,
great sunset as we approach the Isle of Mull

Scotland by land and by sea


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In Scotland, you’re spoilt for choices OK, so we have a clear blue sky and a full tank of fuel. Where shall we go
a beautiful tranquil stopover in Lochmaben

What a welcome to Scotland


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Getting the road trip back on track After a good nights sleep in the camper at Trent Lock, we thought we’d make an earlier
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Real Van Life. Everyday ownership of a classic VW Split screen camper van and all the adventures that keep it on the road as a daily driver. Warning it’s not all about Instagram lifestyle shots, people standing on the roof staring off into the landscape, or watching the surf come in. However, it is all about having fun! Getting out and about using the bus as it was intended to be used. To travel, explore go camping in and have road trip adventures in. If you like that kind of stuff, you might like this site… Feel free to support the site by buying me a drink at https://ko-fi.com/vdubxs
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