mbwatts16 hours ago4 min readThe Maldives 2024Last time we came to the Maldives was 1989. We return 35 years later more in hope than expectation.
mbwattsAug 203 min readCarry on CampingThe partially deflated softness of the mattress was gradually worsened by a slow puncture.
mbwattsJun 198 min readPorthminster to Portugal - fish heavenCornwall and Portugal both famous for their fish. Which will have the best?
mbwattsMar 175 min readSouth India-Kerala - honeymoon revisitedBack in India, looking at the fishing beach and feeling so comfortable here, it was the perfect place to reflect on our honeymoon.
mbwattsFeb 114 min readPondicherry - Nous sommes arrivésSettling in in Pondi. Puducherry. South east India. Culture shock is gradually subsiding and we are establishing a lazy and lovely routine.
mbwattsOct 26, 20233 min readIndian summer, the beach in West Wittering and a short break to CyprusHaving almost fallen out of love with our camper Van Nessa, we thoroughly enjoy short trip to the seaside. Perhaps this is the way forward?
mbwattsAug 16, 20236 min readJust Stop Campervan W#nkersFurther thoughts after our campervan trip to Europe. An attempt to look at the pros and cons of vanlife
mbwattsAug 8, 20234 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 - stage 10: jogging homeAfter hospital discharge we head home through Germany, Netherlands and Belgium heading for Dunkirk.
mbwattsJul 27, 20233 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 - stage 7: Salzburg and onwards to Hungary (warts and all)After 19 days of travelling mood starts to dip in camp. The world isn't like Instagram. The downside of #vanlife. Warts and all account.
mbwattsJul 24, 20234 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 - stage 6 : Austria - Bad GasteinBack in Austria in the summer after a 45 year gap. Old memories are triggered!
mbwattsJul 22, 20233 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 (Stage 5 Lake Garda to Pragser Wildsee)The next step on our campervan trip through Europe. Two weeks in we travel from lake Garda to the Italian dolomites. Night in swanky hotel.
mbwattsJul 20, 20234 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 (Stage 4 - a week of chill out by Lake Garda, Italy)5 days by lake Garda northern Italy. Expecting down time, but getting a lesson in the power of geography and the fury of weather.
mbwattsJul 13, 20234 min readEuro campervan tour 2023 - stage 2 : The Somme to SwitzerlandStage two of our European road trip. The Somme to Switzerland.
mbwattsMar 25, 20232 min readVan Nessa ..... is the love affair over?The start of our third year with Nessa, is the love affair with camper van life over?
mbwattsJul 23, 20224 min readLynton and Lynmouth in Nessa July 2022Lynton and Lynmouth by campervan. Long walks, fresh air, food and wine!
mbwattsJul 15, 20226 min readBuying a campervan conversion? Top 3 thingsWhat to think about when buying a campervan conversion. #learnthehardway #pitfalls
mbwattsApr 4, 20222 min readWhitstable Kent - back on the road in Nessa 2022!!!After amazing travels to Costa Rica, weve missed #vanlife really badly. One weekend at home, the sun came out, bought a new bbq, so...