Castle Acre Priory: Ruins, History, and Unexpected Discoveries
If you’ve never had the urge to wander around a ruin, let me try and change your mind with a little gem in Norfolk: Castle Acre Priory. Just off the…
Explore Great Chishill Windmill: A Historic Journey – Van Life UK
Situated in the serene Cambridgeshire countryside, Great Chishill Windmill stands as a testament to England's rich milling heritage and the enduring spirit of community preservation. This historic structure, one of…
On Track with Van Life: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
My love of steam trains stems from my childhood in the 70s where I undertook many overnight journeys to visit family in different parts of South Africa. So when I…
Exploring Lligwy Chapel: A Spiritual Retreat – Van Life UK
Lligwy Chapel, also known as Hen Capel Lligwy, is a historic site on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. Built in the 12th century, it offers a glimpse into medieval…
Dale Abbey: A Peaceful Escape in the Derbyshire Countryside
Nestled in the tranquil Derbyshire countryside lies the enigmatic Dale Abbey, a site that whispers tales of medieval devotion, architectural grandeur, and the inexorable passage of time. While the village…
Explore the Stunning Cat and Fiddle Windmill in Derbyshire
Nestled atop a gentle hill between the quaint villages of West Hallam and Dale Abbey in Derbyshire stands the Cat and Fiddle Windmill—a testament to the ingenuity of 18th-century engineering…
The Hermitage in Dale Abbey: A Hidden Gem of Derbyshire
Nestled in the tranquil village of Dale Abbey, Derbyshire, lies a hidden gem that whispers tales of medieval devotion and solitude: The Hermitage. This modest cave, carved into the sandstone…
Van life Diaries: Day 1009 – 1012
I realise I've missed a couple of days, but in all honesty, even with my best BS hat on, I simply could not turn the events of those days into…
Van life Diaries: Day 1008 – Day one on the campsite
Tuesday 21st May 2024 Good evening/morning/afternoon Today is another fairly uneventful day. Not every day can be filled with a story to tell it would seem. But at the risk…
Van life Diaries: Day 1007 – Settling In
Monday 20th May 2024 Good evening. Today began with me waking up at 6:30am for no apparent reason other than my body decided it had enough of being horizontal. My…