I find it quite normal now to sleep most nights in my little Berlingo van. Last night I was nice and comfy under my blanket reading by the light of the lantern when I noticed the moon slowly crossing my windscreen as it rose. I turned off the lantern and realised how beautiful the night… Continue reading The joys of living in a tiny van – while working full-time
On the trail of the eight White Horses of Wiltshire – every evening is a new horsey adventure
I set myself some very random challenges sometimes. One year it was the 12 months, 12 different countries challenge (whilst still working fulltime). To learn more about this adventure, check out my winter blog Tor Goes Travelling Again. This summer however, I’ve gone for a more low key, but just as important challenge – two… Continue reading On the trail of the eight White Horses of Wiltshire – every evening is a new horsey adventure
Minimalist living – save money to go travelling, help the environment and declutter your life
My only monthly direct debit is Spotify Premium. Yes, you read that correctly. I don’t pay a monthly car bill, or a phone contract, or a TV subscription service. I don’t have any utility bills or a landlord. I pay car and travel insurance up front every year. And I hadn’t realised until recently how… Continue reading Minimalist living – save money to go travelling, help the environment and declutter your life
Rambles with Tor -Ogmore by Sea, Wales
I had another wonderful walk last weekend. A friend and I went over to Porthcawl in Wales planning to surf, but sadly the waves were completely flat. Instead we relocated to Ogmore where we did a lovely eight mile circular walk, going inland first then finishing with a nice long stretch along the coast. I… Continue reading Rambles with Tor -Ogmore by Sea, Wales
Have a fun-packed Birthday Me Day – whether it’s your birthday or not!
“Be kind to yourself this evening. Buy something for yourself. Treat yourself to a meal. Look in the mirror and give yourself a smile” Yoko Ono 2014 I’m 39 at the end of July and as always (being festival season) on my actual birthday I’ll be busy loading an articulated lorry in a muddy field.… Continue reading Have a fun-packed Birthday Me Day – whether it’s your birthday or not!
Van life campsites – a review of Woodbridge Inn, Pewsey, Wiltshire
My most recent campsite stay was Woodbridge Inn, in a lovely riverside spot near Pewsey, Wiltshire. Although it has a few static caravans and long stay vans on site, it was a peaceful campsite with a nice country inn next door. I stay at some great campsites as I ramble around the country in my… Continue reading Van life campsites – a review of Woodbridge Inn, Pewsey, Wiltshire
How to be a backpacker at home (even if it’s just on weekends)
I’ll go anywhere as long as I haven’t been there before – even if it’s in my own country. We tend to think that ‘backpacking’ only happens in an exotic country, with a sunnier climate (I live in the UK) and a decent currency conversion rate. However, I’m here to tell you that backpacking is… Continue reading How to be a backpacker at home (even if it’s just on weekends)
Motorbike races, Celtic crosses and Viking history – 27 days on the Isle of Man
I love my job. Well, okay, not all of the time, but most of the time. Here I am on the Isle of Man for nearly a month, during the infamous TT motorbike races, hosting a glamping village for bikers from all over Europe (and some from Australia). I’m lucky enough to work for a… Continue reading Motorbike races, Celtic crosses and Viking history – 27 days on the Isle of Man
Three storage boxes and a saucepan – how to live in a tiny van
My friends are always amazed that I actually enjoy sleeping most nights in my teeny tiny Citroën Berlingo van. It’s not a tricked out, pimp-my-van style van – it’s simply a 5 seater van-car with the back seats folded down and a basic wooden sleeping platform installed. I work at festival sites from May to… Continue reading Three storage boxes and a saucepan – how to live in a tiny van
Rambles with Tor – Hod and Hambledon Hills, Blandford Forum
On Easter weekend I did a great 6 mile walk taking in Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill, two iron age hill forts in Dorset. This was a lovely walk with a couple of steep climbs giving stunning views across rural Dorset. I also had a great local ale, made by Guy Ritchie’s brewery. Who knew… Continue reading Rambles with Tor – Hod and Hambledon Hills, Blandford Forum
Van life campsites – a review of Cefn Crib Caravan Park, Snowdonia
My most recent campsite stay was Cefn Crib Caravan Park. Although it has a few static caravans on site, it is very welcoming to campers and van lifers, with two nice camping fields, one with great views. I stay at some great campsites as I ramble around the country in my beloved Berlingo and as… Continue reading Van life campsites – a review of Cefn Crib Caravan Park, Snowdonia
Easter Weekend in Dorset – Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and a great pub campsite
It’s Easter Weekend and I have four days off. It’s possibly my last proper weekend off until the end of the festival season. What am I going to do? Go camping of course! In my job, building glamping villages for music festivals, I camp every night but I still love it. At the moment I… Continue reading Easter Weekend in Dorset – Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and a great pub campsite
Travel England with Tor 