Back in September we realised it was probably about time that we looked at our finances. Also known as – we spent HOW much?? Charlie wrote about budgeting and van life and what we’d learnt, and since then bot...
Where to find wild flamingos in the Camargue Who knew there were wild flamingos in France? Not me! The Camargue region of France is an area that is almost mythical in my memories. As a child I loved horses, and the iconi...
Are we set up to create unsustainable lives? Are we set up to create unsustainable lives? What do I mean by this exactly? My background is that I’m from the UK and I’m in my 30s. I feel like a large part of ...
A day exploring Venice with kids During our travels around Italy we spent 1 day exploring Venice with our kids. I wanted to share what we did and why it worked for us, and how we tried to keep from spending lots of money...
Have We Risked It All? Have we risked it all? This question came up in a conversation recently with Craig and Liz of While We Wander, as we sat sharing our stories and dreams. Our opinions were divided on whether or not ...
Our guide to Friuli Venezia Giulia in a campervan This is our guide to Friuli Venezia Giulia in a campervan. It’s a region located in the northeast of Italy, spanning from the lagoons and coast up into the Carnic A...
Van life challenges: water I’ve been thinking a lot about how we use water in the Baby Bus, and the challenges of water on the road. Whilst a lot of it seems obvious to us, perhaps to those yet to embark on van lif...
Where to next? Lately I’ve been thinking about how it is we choose our route. I’ve also wondered how others choose where they head to next. We haven’t planned out a route ahead of leaving the UK, which ...
What was it I wanted from this journey? What was it I wanted from this journey before we set off? What did I think it would give me? I’m racking my brain with these question trying to remember. We don’t have ...
Magical Mountain Camping in Northeastern Italy I am excited to share details about this beautiful spot we found in the mountains because we truly loved it so much. It is not a secret place, but our stay there made it fee...