mbwattsAug 203 min readCarry on CampingThe partially deflated softness of the mattress was gradually worsened by a slow puncture.
mbwattsJul 53 min readVan Nessa goes on to live with real vanlifers!We sell Nessa and look forward to what is coming next. Selling turns out to be emotional.
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 3, 20236 min readEuro campervan trip 2023 - stage 9 : Linz (Austria) and my eye emergencyAfter 3 weeks we start heading for home. First the interesting saga of my eye issue comes to a head. Austrian health care comes up trumps
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 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 9, 20233 min readEuro Campervan trip 2023 (Stage one : home to The Somme)We are off to Europe. Our longest adventure in Van Nessa. Over a month of #vanlife beckons and thanks to Mrs NHSontheRun we are all...
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?
mbwattsSep 8, 20223 min readFrance 2022. Première Étape: Dieppe to Île de RéFor some reason, our first trip abroad in Nessa feels like our first real trip ever. Nervous in a good way. Excitement of the unknown...
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
mbwattsJul 10, 20223 min readThe Blue Ship, SussexA spontaneous night away in the van. #vanlife. Sun, good pub campsite, wine and stars!
mbwattsApr 25, 20223 min readThe River Café - restaurant review 2022Food, wine, River Café, Hammersmith, travel, birthday, vanlife
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...
mbwattsJan 30, 20222 min readCider country - first outing for Nessa January 2022Travel blog about a quick trip away in campervan conversion
mbwattsJan 25, 20221 min readAdventures in Nessa number 1 ! Wimborne DorsetFor our first trip in Nessa we wanted to get to know how to use all her facilities .... but needed somewhere to park , inevitably a pub,...
mbwattsJan 24, 20222 min readVan Nessa - 17 seater minibus comes to life! An emotional purchaseWhat a life, can't wait to get back on the road ! 2022 plans include Whitstable, Cider country, Scotland, festivals .... and much more....