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Travel & Useful Info

Every place I've been — honest write-ups, the best spots, the apps that actually work, wild camping tips, and the stuff the travel blogs never tell you.

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England — Winter Van Life

England

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Places I've Been

England

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England — Winter Van Life

UK

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Stonehenge & The Drove

Wiltshire

France

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Calais & Northern France

Hauts-de-France

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Southern France — En Route to Spain

Languedoc-Roussillon & Provence

Germany

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Berlin & Brandenburg

Berlin & Brandenburg

Spain

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Benidorm, Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca, Alicante

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Costa Brava & Palafrugell

Catalonia, Girona

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Malaga & Andalusia

Andalusia, Costa del Sol

Apps I Actually Use

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Park4Night

The bible for wild camping and overnight parking across Europe. Worth every penny of the premium version.

park4night.com →
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iOverlander

Community-sourced camping spots and points of interest. Great for off-the-beaten-track finds.

ioverlander.com →

GasBuddy

Find the cheapest fuel near you. Saved me a fortune, especially in the US and Canada.

gasbuddy.com →
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Windy

Detailed weather forecasting — wind, rain, temperature. Essential when you're picking a camp spot.

windy.com →
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Campercontact

Motorhome service points, campsites and stopovers across Europe. Fantastic database.

campercontact.com →
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Speed Test

Know before you park whether the signal is good enough to work. Obvious but essential.

speedtest.net →
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Maps.me

Offline maps with walking trails, campsites and POIs. Works without any signal.

maps.me →

VictronConnect

If you're running Victron kit, this app is non-negotiable. Monitor your battery in real time.

victronenergy.com →

Memberships & Communities I'm Part Of

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Wild Camping UK

The UK's biggest wild camping community. Real spots, honest reports, and a forum full of people who actually know what they're talking about. I'm a member — it's worth every penny.

wildcamping.co.uk →
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Motorhomer

Reviews, trip reports, technical advice, and a community of motorhomers and van lifers who've been everywhere and done everything. An invaluable resource when you're planning a trip or stuck with a problem.

motorhomer.com →

Quick Guides

Cable Size Calculator
Work out exactly what cable you need for your 12v system — no more guessing or overheating wires.
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Travelling with Medication
The paperwork, letters, and what to do at borders — covering controlled substances too.
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Van Build Checklist
Start to finish — everything you need to think about before you start cutting and wiring.
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Wild Camping UK
The legal stuff, the best spots, and how to leave no trace. Honest guide, no sponsored fluff.
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Europe in a Van
Crossing borders, insurance, green card, country-specific rules — all in one place.
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Battery Systems Explained
AGM vs Lithium, solar panels, shore power — plain English, no jargon.
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