The whole world has changed this year with the global pandemic causing chaos in societies world wide. Even now, in August, we still don’t fully understand the virus and its long-lasting effects on people. We do know however that it is unlikely that the world will return to how things used to be “pre covid”. So where does that leave vanlife in a post covid world? Vanlife in a post covid world Masks and Hand Sanitiser Face masks and hand sanitiser still feel a little strange. They are becoming more normal and those that have been shielding since March are either starting to venture out or are now so used to shielding and listening to the news 24/7 that they believe the outside
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Travel Work Exchange and our experience.
Why you should consider a work exchange experience when you travel. Travel has been important since the dawn of time. The explorers in us have always roamed this earth in search of new lands, experiences and views. Through all of it we love to learn about new places and cultures. For those of us not content with 2 weeks a year and who try to travel either full time or regularly, the costs can mount up. Looking for ways to save money when we travel is essential to make the most of our free time. Why not consider a ‘travel work exchange’ programme? What is a work travel exchange? A work travel exchange is an amazing way to travel on a budget. You get
We made it to Spain on the ferry!
It was a long and at times worrying journey to Spain on the ferry with Brittany Ferries. The rough sea and weather we faced was enough to turn even seasoned veterans green. We know that because we met them! This was all part of our journey to get to Galgos Del Sol to start our volunteering time. The 24 hour crossing from Portsmouth to Santander was delayed by two hours because of the weather. Where we were supposed to leave at 5 pm it was actually gone 7 before we set off along the English channel towards Spain, via the Bay of Biscay. When we arrived at the ferry terminal, excited to reach Spain, drove to a booth that took
National Get Outside day
National get outside day – 29.9.19 Wellies and Waterproofs! Tomorrow is national Get Outside day. The first one the UK has had and it is being organised by the Ordinance Survey. Their aim is to encourage over 1 million people to get outside and be active. We may be preaching to a largely already converted clan of campers and adventure enthusiasts here but there are still many of us who like to only participate in fair weather adventures. The Ordinance Surveys get outside campaign is led by a picture of a child, in a yellow waterproof, asking “Will you go out with me?”. Not a tag line that I would have chosen perhaps… but its sentiment of asking someone to come and join
My Grandparents European Tour – Part One
Before we talk about my grandparents European Tour, I want to introduce them to you. My grandparents were amazing people. They met as air cadets around 16 years old and fell madly in love with each other. They were inseparable. So much so that they had to be on the same bicycle and were well known for riding their tandem miles to the beach – I say riding, my Nan sat on the back with her feet up and my Pop’s did all the hard work! They soon married, settled down and started a family. The Push Bike Song, by Mungo Jerry, was played at Nan’s funeral in homage to their tandem adventures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te6xAeEu0ps Push Bike Song - Mungo Jerry As well as
VanLifeDiary Solstice
Here at vanlifediary, Solstice is creeping up on us. Follow our journey from Yorkshire to South Wales as we get sentimental and personal with you! Our journey begins Yorkshire has been our home for the last few weeks as we visited our daughter. Thanks to the rain, it was a damp visit. The waterfalls were bursting as the rivers somersaulted off of the rocks - free falling to the river below. The noise was a tremendous orchestra of rumbling and crashing, echoing off of the walls and down the river. It was very grounding to be stood watching this immense power that mother nature brings to the table. The rivers that have been carved out over hundreds and thousands of years are
VanLifeDiary – A New Journey Begins
We have just undergone a rebrand to VanLifeDiary! We thought long and hard about whether to change the website and we ultimately decided that betweenthetread.com didn't really describe who we are or what we do. It was quite a mouthful and hard to remember. We want something with a bit more zest and ooomph! VanLifeDiary sounds clear and tells you straight off what we do. We are based in the UK currently and are taking some time to explore our own doorstep before going abroad. The UK has so much to offer from lakes and mountains to cities. History, culture and stunning locations. So, whats new about vanlifediary? Better Graphics. As well as our own photos, some pictures may have been used from