To describe the sights we’ve seen navigating down West Africa in our Mercedes 410D bus, Peppé, is a little difficult. One minute, we’re driving down a main village street where produce stall holders serve locals, and cafes overflow with happy faces enjoying Moroccan tea.

Nestled in the Rif Mountains in northwest Morocco, Chefchaouen is surrounded by a dramatic mountainous landscape where the cerulean sky meets blue-washed buildings.

As we watched Spain disappear into the mist with the last sight of Tarifa’s windsurfers, it finally hit. We were about to leave Europe's comfort blanket for North Africa’s desert sunsets and bustling souks.

Living full-time in a van is a considerable amount of work. There’s a lot to consider such as managing waste, monitoring water usage, and having consistent electrical power. It is, however, an ideal lifestyle choice for those who want to cut down on living costs, have affordable travel, and spend more time outside.

Frugaldom is a project based in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland providing a place for biodiversity and wildlife to thrive. This is now our third time spending time at Frugaldom, and each time we visit, the progress is incredible and inspiring. Immediately as we pull up in our van, Susan the founder of Frugaldom greets us with a warm smile and open arms.

The Lake District is one of the 15 national parks in the UK and is located in Cumbria, northwest England. When we headed north back in the winter of 2021, we headed to the Lake District in search of impressive peaks and stunning scenery, but instead, we were greeted with torrential rain, high winds, and flooding.

Recently, we headed to Oxfordshire to say goodbye to loved ones before we set off for Europe again next month. We were told about a nearby ancient site, composed of various stone circles with Neolithic and Bronze Age history called ‘The Rollright Stones’.

With an abundance of beautiful scenery, historic villages and war memorials, Normandy is a must if you’re planning a trip to Northern France. Although we love exploring through hiking and venturing to the outdoors, we wanted to dedicate our time in Normandy to visiting some of the sites and memorials from the D-Day Landings that took place in World War 2.

Immediately as we entered the glorious Cairngorms National Park, we were awe stricken and knew we wanted to spend a lot of time nestled away in the mountains.

After spending Autumn equinox in Wiltshire at Stonehenge, we set off with our souls recharged and in search of a snowy winter and magical festive season.