A post about a magnificent house in the Brecon Beacons may not have an obvious connection to van life, and yet this most special place is ultimately linked to ArchieVan. The van is a thing of joy, taking us back to basics, travelling with minimal possessions. Everything we own is within a few metres of […]
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Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor.
Today’s stank restored my love of winter. It feels as if for weeks I have been rain soaked twice on most days. And I’ve let the cold seep in. Bad move! Time to explore new hills, new wild spaces. Exmoor isn’t so far from home, but my knowledge of it is scant. Its 267 square […]
Ribblesdale, and Dartmoor, with many miles between.
Ribblesdale. A friend cancelled a meeting in Huddersfield, a fair way to the east. The demands of work. A shame to miss him, but I was pleased not to have to drive a hundred miles or so in the wrong direction. Unfortunately it was already afternoon and I needed a plan for where to sleep. […]
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Tarn before breakfast.
The new sleeping bag is a big bonus. It’s not compact or light – but we’re in the van so it doesn’t matter. Last night was around 5 degrees – but we slept like logs and woke if not quite toasty, then not shivering either. Van life gets better with experience. The wind comes in […]
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Hit the north – Archie in the Lake District.
It’s grim up north – or so we’re told. Living somewhere as beautiful as the far west can make it hard to motivate yourself to travel in Britain – but it’s worth the effort if you do. Amanda’s from North Yorkshire. We have had the good fortune to work from Edinburgh, York and Manchester. And […]
Ben’s Cornish Kitchen. A van stop and a fine meal.
The far west of Cornwall is blessed with some fine restaurants – the challenge is finding the time (and money) to try them all. Here’s a great place to overnight with a most special view – and an incredible little restaurant for the best meal you’re likely to have in a long while. The stop […]