Description:Slow road-tripping through Wales to the Wonderwool Wales Annual Wool Festival, with rivers, mountains, sheep and campervan charm. There are road trips. And then there are road trips through Wales on the way to the Wonderwool Wales Annual Wool Festival — which somehow feel softer, greener, and just slightly more sheep-filled than average. We’d left…
A September Escape to Marrakesh: Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone and Into the Heart of Morocco In September, we ditched the familiar and headed straight for the vibrant, chaotic charm of Marrakesh, Morocco. This wasn’t your typical vacation filled with predictable schedules or creature comforts; instead, we wanted to embrace something raw, real, and…
Introduction Welcome to Vineyards and Villages Turkey – Antalya Relaxed Mediterranean Escape, a relaxed Mediterranean journey blending ancient history, seaside walks, local markets, and memorable wine discoveries. Based in the charming coastal town of Side near Antalya, this trip combines golden beaches, Roman ruins, friendly local culture, and an unforgettable day exploring Green Canyon and…
Rome on Foot and the Vines of Olevano Romano Rome on Foot and the Vines of Olevano Romano perfectly sums up this week’s adventure in our Vineyards and Villages Series 2, Episode 2. We swapped wheels for walking shoes in the Eternal City, before steering our little hire car into the hills of Lazio to…
Keyphrase: Portuguese Wine Tourism If you’ve ever dreamed about planning a trip centred around vineyards, cellar doors and long lunches overlooking rolling hills, then Portuguese wine tourism deserves a place at the very top of your list. Portugal may be small in size, but when it comes to wine heritage, diversity and authenticity, it quietly…
Can I realistically live full-time in my campervan or small motorhome in the UK?That’s one of the most common questions I get from digital nomads dreaming of swapping rent for roads. The short answer: yes, it’s realistic — but it’s not effortless. I work online as a law consultant specialising in corporate governance and business…
A Slow Start on the Shropshire Union Canal Our adventure by narrowboat over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and onwards to the Great Orme by campervan began in the gentle calm of Tattenhall Marina, tucked neatly along the Shropshire Union Canal. Our floating home was our trusty 40-foot narrowboat, Spirit of Sproglet. Compact. Cosy. And already plotting to…
Vineyards and Villages – Episode 12 There are road trips… and then there is an epic roadtrip to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The kind that involves trusted old campervans, winding “B” roads, historic towns, Roman walls, sea cliffs, Scottish rain (of course), and one truly unforgettable night beneath Edinburgh Castle. With our narrowboat Spirit of…
Chester Narrowboat Travel: Castles, Canals and a Forecast That Changed Its Mind Again If you’re researching Chester narrowboat travel, let me set the scene using the Vineyards and Villages platform. One minute it’s blue skies and sunglasses, the next it’s hats on, stove lit, and a quick check that the kettle hasn’t slid off the…
Episode 10: A New Zealand South Island Road Trip (with Nettie… and the Sheep) INTRODUCTION Set off on an unforgettable road journey across the spectacular South Island of New Zealand, travelling from Christchurch to Invercargill in a characterful vintage campervan. This springtime adventure winds through alpine lakes, dramatic coastlines, welcoming rural towns, and some of…
