The UK is home to a pretty special canal network that in the past was crucial to the country’s industry. Today, the canals lend the perfect opportunity to get out on the water and appreciate life in the slow lane. The summer is a dreamy time to jump aboard and live out that canal cruising fantasy conjured up from our Rosie and Jim watching childhood. Slowly cruising along sun-dappled stretches of water, with ducks for company and welcoming waves from the friendly houseboat community, offers a truly unique travel experience like no other. Throw in sun-drenched beer gardens, pretty villages and ample wildlife spotting along the way, and you’ve got the magic ingredients for a slow and relaxing summer adventure.
Read moreA COSY ESCAPE- STAYING AT THE KING ARTHUR HOTEL, WALES
Nestled within the rolling hills of Cefn Bryn, The King Arthur Hotel bears all the hallmarks of a quintessential countryside stay: A snug pub filled to the brim with local ales and gins, a beer garden big enough for both patrons and the roaming farm life, a restaurant to write home about, cosy rooms with views and an incredibly warm hospitality that makes it difficult to leave. The UK’s love for pubs with rooms is growing and this watering hole turned hotel sets the standard.
Read moreA WEEKEND GUIDE TO SWANSEA BAY, WALES
Sunburnt noses, balmy sea-swims and rows of towels lined out in the sand are scenes one conjures up when thinking of summers in the sunny Mediterranean. But, as we bob along the glistening sea atop our paddle boards, I have to remind myself that we are in fact in Wales, not Majorca. We’ve been invited along to Wales by Visit Swansea Bay, the official tourism board for Swansea, Mumbles and the Gower, to explore the best of what this little corner of the country has to offer.
Read moreA DREAMY OUTDOOR ESCAPE - GLAMPING AT COME BY, WALES
Ah, the British summer. It is my humble opinion that nowhere compares to the UK in the summer. Long walks in the countryside, lazy afternoons reading in the balmy sunshine and camping adventures make up the majority of how I spend my time once the brief but sweet summer hits our Isles. Spending some time at Come By, in Powys, Wales, combines those favourites perfectly. Getting back to nature is encouraged here at Come by, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that means back to basics. In fact, off-grid has never looked easier.
Read moreA COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT ON THE WELSH BORDERS AT CYNEFIN RETREATS
I am a cabin retreat fanatic at this point. Give me a quirky accommodation and a heaped dose of countryside and I swoon. So, when my friend Emily suggested we take a little trip, I couldn’t have said yes quicker. After endless searching for the perfect getaway, Emily found Cynefin Retreats. Set amongst woodlands and lush meadows, Cynefin’s pods and lodges offer luxurious outdoor-indoor getaways. Set on the Welsh borders, with the nearest town of Hay-On-Wye, Cynefin is heaven for fellow countyside-seekers.
Read more11 EPIC ROAD TRIPS YOU SHOULD TAKE IN THE UK
Ah, is there anything that screams adventure more than the classic road trip? Now, you may think of more obvious destinations when road trips come to mind, like the sunshine-filled open roads of coastal California or the dramatic landscape of Canada’s rocky mountains, but let me tell you that despite being tiny, the UK offers up some pretty epic road trips.
Read moreWEST WALES, UNITED KINGDOM
In a bid to spend our birthdays in our camper van this year, we headed to beautiful Wales where we know and love best. We wanted to be at the beach to cheers to our big days (one day apart) and so we cruised on over to the Ceredigion coast for sunshine walks and evening campfires. As luck would have it, the weather was perfect for the few days we were there
Read moreELAN VALLEY, WALES
It is no secret that Wales is absolutely beautiful. We have been travelling to Wales and camping out ever since we got the van and we are the biggest fans of the unspoiled lakes, forests and mountains. To top this off, Wales is so camper friendly and we always find an amazing spot to stay completely hassle-free . This weekend we found ourselves back on welsh soil exploring the gorgeous Elan Valley.
Read moreCORNWALL, ENGLAND
It's March right now in the UK and although this usually means we start to see daffodils grow and the sun out to say hi, this year March greeted us with snow. So much snow, that the UK pretty much stopped working for an entire weekend. I am usually a big fan of snowy weather but when March hit and I was starting to mentally prepare for spring and summer, I was a little bit disappointed. In light of this, I wanted to share a story of summers past, when the nights were long and warm and the sun was beating down. When we took our little camper down south to explore beautiful Cornwall in its prime.
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There is nothing I love more than a work-free weekend. In fact, every weekend off I get, my partner Key and I love to head away somewhere in the van for a couple of nights. Oliver the Volkswagen T4 is our home away from home. Key transformed him into a fully functioning camper and ever since, we have been travelling around the UK in our spare time, seeking out the most beautiful sights to wake up to. Just shy of winter this year, we embarked on a weekend adventure. One of our favourite places to camp is North Wales. It is just perfect for stealth camping and no matter where you park up, you will always wake up to a stunning view. Here is just a glimpse of the places Oliver took us to on this trip!
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