The big test I had been looking forward to today for five years. Now the moment was filled with trepidation. I had no idea
It’s been a while… My task list of things to do on the bus was big. In reality, a bit too big to get
Heading south The weather coming back from Skye through Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland was non-stop rain. At least it was happening when
Harris up Travelling from Lewis from Harris gave me the perfect opportunity to explore some more of the island on my Western Isles road
Heading to Harris After a restful night at Berneray beach, it was lovely to wake with the sun and hear the gentle sounds of
Brilliant Barra Woke up to the promise of what should be beautiful sunny morning on Barra. Always a nice way to start the day
Space-time I rocked up at the very scenic ferry port of Eriskay and parked the camper at the front of the standby queue. Nice
Uist unplugged Having just driven over the cool causeway from Berneray to North Uist, the weather and the landscape began to change (yet) again.
Change is constant Having left Luskentyre and Seilebost beach in ‘variable’ weather conditions, once I was on the road again, it wasn’t long before
South to Scalpay I was really enjoying road tripping around the north of the Western Isles on Lewis. Great people, incredible locations and breathtaking
Distractions everywhere The more I drive around the Isle of Lewis, the more there is to see. The dramatic landscape intertwines with sinuous single
Island hopping Kind of odd that within the first few days of being on the Isle of Lewis, I’m already hopping onto another Island!
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Real Van Life
Everyday ownership of a classic VW Split screen camper van and all the adventures that go towards keeping it on the road as a daily driver in the UK.
Warning it’s not all about Instagram lifestyle shots of beautiful people posing on the roof of the bus 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.
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