Buying this bus was a big decision. And like most things in this journeyā¦š itās been a mix of wins and āwell, thatās not idealā moments š„ Prefer to watch instead? Why I Chose a Toyota Coaster There are a lot of options out there. But the Coaster stood out because of: š On paper, it made a lot of sense What Works Thereās a … Continue reading I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)
When van life wasnāt quirky enough, I decided to take it up a notch: distilling in a van. With an Air Still Pro in hand, I documented the whole processāfrom fermentation to my first distillation runāand yes, thereās plenty of bad hair and laughter along the way. Fermentation Check-In Wrapped up in a blanket to keep the wash warm, I checked on my first fermentation. … Continue reading Distillingā¦ in a Van?!
Scotland is full of surprises, and this trip proved it. Beck and I set off from the border heading north to Edinburgh, armed with a van, a sense of adventure, and very little petrol. Border Crossing & Historic Stops Our journey kicked off with a quick stop where Mary, Queen of Scotsā also made a stop, where history feels alive ā from perilous royal visits … Continue reading Van Life in Scotland: Castles, Ghosts, and Gigantic Sculptures
If you think Italy is all Rome and Venice, think again. Welcome to Bologna, a city where history, architecture, and food collide in delightfully chaotic ways. I spent a full day exploring, eating, and discovering hidden gems, and here are 10 things that made Bologna unforgettable. 1. Watch Your Feet Right off the train, I laughed at the safety sign: āDonāt cross the tracks or … Continue reading Bologna: Italyās Food Capital, Canals, and Quirky Chaos
āYouāre not allowed here. Itās private.ā Not exactly the welcome you want when youāre already on your second attempt at finding something hidden in the forest. This video follows on from the one where I got completely lost in the Belgian bush trying to find an abandoned railway built for royalty. That attempt? Total failure. This timeā¦ I was determined to actually make it. š„ … Continue reading I Wasnāt Allowed Inā¦ So I Tried Again š | Finding Belgiumās Hidden Royal Railway
Van life looks dreamy on Instagram. Snowy mountains. Remote camps. Freedom. And then sometimesā¦ you clip mirrors with another camper, smash a window, lose your brakes, drain your batteries, and end up stranded in Scotland. If youāve ever wondered what van life is really like ā this week was it. š„ Watch the Full Video The Mirror Incident in the Mountains āļø My friend Beck … Continue reading When Van Life Gets Real: Mirrors, Brakes & Battery Drama šš„
Why am I bringing another Starlink box into the van? Because the first one died.And getting it fixed wasā¦ not the smooth, seamless, āfuture of internetā experience I was hoping for. If youāve been thinking about installing Starlink in your van, this oneās for you. This isnāt an unboxing. Itās a real-life update after two months of frustration, unexpected costs, power dramas, replacement chaos, and … Continue reading Starlink: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (ā¦and Taking š)
This video started with a dashboard warning light and ended in a Michelin-starred restaurant ā which is what I was expecting at all when I woke up that morning. I was heading towards Luxembourg, convinced it was only a couple of hours away, when plans quietly unravelled. Somewhere between Belgium and France, I crossed borders I didnāt intend to cross, started chasing lucky monkeys, found … Continue reading Lost in the Woods, Forts, Monkeys & a Michelin-Starred Surprise
Brugge surprised me in the best possible way. What started as a wander through a beautiful medieval city quickly turned into a deep dive into power, wealth, religion, art, and a few genuinely unexpected moments ā including a very noisy climb and a world-famous artwork I absolutely did not expect to find here. In this video, I visit three of Bruggeās biggest historical heavyweights. The … Continue reading Bruges Heavy Hitters – 3 Things You Should DEFINITELY See.
In this video, I head to Ghent ā one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Belgium ā fully expecting a quiet wander through old streets, a proper castle, and maybe a coffee or two along the way. What I didnāt expect was to accidentally land right in the middle of a festival, stumble across some beautifully strange traditions, and learn about a medieval invention that … Continue reading Why Ghent, Belgium Surprised Me
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