Mini Break to Bodmin: Pirates to Poldark
My mum and I decided to have a mini-break just us (first time I have left my children longer than one day in 9 years!). It was brilliant...
One family's adventures in their van
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In 2019, two overworked and tired parents in their early 40s with two small boys 6 and 2 decided they needed to get more out of their lives while there is still wonder in the world for our children. Along came the knee-jerk purchase of Bolan, our Silver VW T6 Highline.
We have not looked back since and we want to share with you our adventures and things we have learnt along the way, we hope it inspires you to do the same and get the most out of life as it is indeed unpredictable and short, and children grow up very fast!
Essential Kit
Cadac Pro Chef
This multipurpose gas BBQ comes with 4 interchangeable cooking surfaces and a pot stand as well as the pot and lid, which I find so versatile and a useful addition to the stove I already have in the van.
Citronella Flares
Not only do they prevent you being bitten but provide a lovely light around camp, partifularly if you haven't set up a campfire.
Cool Bag Rucksack
Fed up with carring a coolbag over my shoulder this has been a great purchase as we often picnic during the day.
Drawstring Make-Up Bag
A must for every gal! Fed up of rummaging around cases for toiletry items, this is my only answer and its great!
Enders Deluxe Camping Toilet
We found this is easy to keep clean and was excellent for my potting training todder as well as us adults. A total necessity during Covid-19 and will now entice us to do more wild camping
Ooni Pizza Oven
Ok, this is luxurious, however the sheer ease and speed at cooking pizzas, coupled with minimal washing up after is a clear winner with our camping family.
Ridgemonkey Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster
Awesome toasted snacks, possibilities are endless!
Vango Comfort 10 Double
This self inflating mattress we put on top of the rock and roll bed and in the pop top for extra comfort, no aches and pains and a comfy sleep
Victorinox Tomato Knife
Small and the only knife you will need and fits into your campervans cutlery draw.
VW Screen Wrap
Made from 600 denier fabric it is both waterproof and blackout and fits snuggly around our wing mirrors, comes with a storage back that fits neatly into our glovebox