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While we are at home we are usually gearing up for our next adventure in our motorhome, or by other means. This section of our blog updates you on what we get up to between trips.

Our Top Tips for Lock Down and Self-Isolation

March 27, 2020
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We're in COVID-19 self-isolation, while the rest of the country is in lock down. We've been asked for our tips for getting through this stressful situation.
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Alone Together, Day 4 in COVID-19 Self Isolation

March 22, 2020
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Our initial experience of self isolation during the early days of the COVID-19 coronavirus in our town of Kimberley, near Nottingham in the UK.
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Day One in COVID-19 Preventative Isolation

March 20, 2020
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After driving across Europe in four days to get home, we're now in Covid-19 preventative isolation for 14 days, just in case we brought it back with us.
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The Decade That Changed Our Lives!

December 27, 2019
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This New Year will end in a zero, an even cleaner page than usual. It got us thinking about how much our lives have changed in this last decade.
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Motorhome Christmas Gift Ideas

December 10, 2019
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Us motorhomers are difficult to buy Christmas gifts for. We've listed some of the things we love which may help you with a gift for a motorhome owner.
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Books we love, and ones on our wish list!

December 9, 2019
We hope reading our blog is inspiring you to go for it and travel,…
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Trip Prep, Running and Motoroamers

December 7, 2019
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I can't believe we are already into December! Once again the…
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Avoid an Expensive Mistake, Mothball Your Motorhome for Winter

November 18, 2019
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We've damanged our motorhome in the past by not preparing it for winter storage. Follow our steps to avoid doing the same, and how to revive it in spring.
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Free and Cheap Things To Do in London, Without a Motorhome!

October 12, 2019
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Leaving our motorhome in storage, we headed to London by train for a few days of sightseeing. Finding as many cheap and free places to visit as we could.
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