Tales From The Road Less Travelled

Author: Toby Denn

  • Our first day in New Zealand

    Our first day in New Zealand

    Kia Ora. We’ve arrived in New Zealand.  The flights were long but we’re grateful to have made it here without issue. For our first night we’ve checked into the airport hotel for hot showers and a bed of fresh white linen. Our first day however is all about tasks. Getting stuff done! First task. Get…

  • Shock absorber upgrade : Marquart

    Since we first drove Beatrix on the hairpin roads of the Alps, there’s been something I wanted to do. Anything to improve the suspension and handling. Why? Beatrix has air suspension to support the rear but the front suspension is provided by torsion bars. It’s a bit ‘agricultural’ and easily overwhelmed by the weight of…

  • Stiffkey, Norfolk

  • Beatrix – our moho

    Beatrix is our 2008 Carthago M Liner. Beatrix is out Carthago M-Liner motorhome that we’ve owned since August 2020. At just under 9m long and just over 6.5 tonnes she can be a bit of a handful driving on some of Europe’s smaller roads, but we’ve made it to most places, including up the steep…

  • These are a few of my favourite things

    This week you join us as we head into Austria. We’re stopping in Salzburg, checking out the Eagles Nest and then starting on the road to Vienna.

  • Romantische Strasse and the Kühlschrank

    This week we’re taking on the Romantische Strasse. Not sure quite sure what to expect we find an early Christmas present and find a castle in the sky. But what’s the German word for fridge?

  • The Black Forest

    With a 6 week gap in our schedule, we’re heading for Germany and Austria this autumn. With the promise of castles, romantic roads and renditions of Ultravox ‘Vienna’ on the stereo, what more could we want?

  • East to West : Edinburgh and Culzean

    After sweating our way through another of this summers heatwaves, we finally finished our blogs from Scotland this year. We hope you enjoy a tale from our trip to Edinburgh and Culzean castle. Love from us all

  • Island views at Lindisfarne and Dunbar

    This week, the tour continues to Lindisfarne, known for its rich history and scenic views. Our trip includes a cycle out to the island and across to Bamburgh. Then our route leads north where we’re surprised by Dunbar before we visit Edinburgh.

  • Hadrian’s Wall leaves a bad taste in the mouth

    With half-term and bank holidays done, we’re off to explore Northumberland. Escaping Durham’s bustle, we head north leaving motorways behind for the beauty of Northumberland National Park. Staying at top-rated campsites, we’re finally visiting some places long on our must-see list……

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