Seasons change After a brief New Year break, it was back up to the Outer Hebrides again. The journey up through England might be long and a bit tedious at times, but once you get to Scotland, it’s never dull! Even though I’m getting used to the route, at different times of the year, the … Read more
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 everything done before setting off. Some bits will need to wait to get finished off. At least I managed to get a fair chunk of it done. There’s always more to … Read more
Steam power With our time on Mull over, it was time to relax and enjoy the scenic ferry trip back over to Oban on the mainland of Scotland. Sad to be leaving Mull in many ways, but exciting times ahead, more to explore and do on the next phase of our road trip adventure. First … Read more
Showtime… Ninove 2019! Unfortunately, once again because of work commitments, it’s unclear whether or not I’llbe able to make it this year. It could end up being a last-minute dash for me. I’ll just to wait and see how things pan out… This years UK Cruise to Ninove event takes place on 16th March 2019, … Read more
Ben Pon Barndoor gathering… Despite its name, the 2018 Ben Pon Barndoor gathering wasn’t just Barndoor buses, there was a great selection of other classic air-cooled VW’s to see as well, such as this VW Type 181. It had many names across the various countries it was sold in. It’s a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed … Read more
Road trip to Ben Pon… Sometimes things all seem to come at once. So before the road trip can begin, I had to get the MOT sorted, then it was also time to update my (free) road tax before lastly renewing my classic insurance. With that now all sorted, I can use my season tickets … Read more
Ben Pon Show Well, looks like I have another really cool road trip to look forward to! I’ve finally booked my tickets to the Ben Pon 2nd Barndoor Gathering and Vintage VW Show that takes place on the weekend of 19th-20th May 2018 in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. ‘The original idea for the T1 van or Volkswagen Type … Read more
Ninove time As some might have gathered by now, I do enjoy a little annual road trip to the vintage air-cooled show in Ninove, Belgium. Well, this year, a couple of my bus buddies and I are pulling together the official UK Cruise to Ninove – so the journey starts here… UK Cruise to Ninove … Read more
Variety is the spice of life So after a timely cup of tea and biscuit, time to check out some of the other vehicles that had made the journey to Brighton Breeze 2017. One of the things I liked about the show was the variety on display, plenty of mods and stockers with everything in between! Loved this … Read more
Off to Brighton I’ve been busy with a work project recently, so not had much time to get out and about in my camper. Good thing that Brighton Breeze is happening, great excuse to get out and go for a drive! The weekend forecast was ‘mixed’, but a camper is for life, not just sunny … Read more
Bye Belgium So time to leave my great little stopover in Strepy Thieu, Belgium and make the journey back to France and the port of Calais. After yesterdays long day of travel, yesterday means it will only be a couple of hours or so to make it to the ferry, so a nice relaxed drive … Read more
It was great to have a more relaxed day yesterday at the Notre Dame du Haut and spend time looking around La Ronchamp Chapel by Franco-Swiss Architect Le Corbusier, it really is a is a stunning piece of Architecture. In terms of my road trip, I was at a bit of a metaphorical crossroads. I wanted to push on … Read more