The Kombi Chronicles – Live From Panamerica!
English couple Lee and Willow (and cats Aimee and Lexi) are currently on the Panamerican highway in their 1976 VW Kombi, and have been creating such great video and photography that I decided to...
journals / overland / trips / vanlife
by Tim Aldiss · Published 25th June 2024 · Last modified 23rd August 2024
English couple Lee and Willow (and cats Aimee and Lexi) are currently on the Panamerican highway in their 1976 VW Kombi, and have been creating such great video and photography that I decided to...
I love the freedom that comes with campervan travels — conceiving trip ideas, embarking on adventures, exploring new places, and creating memories. This guide is designed to help fellow campervan enthusiasts gear up for their voyages, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for the road ahead.
Table of Key Takeaways Key Point Details Choosing Your Campervan Consider the size and features essential for your journey. Packing Essentials Don’t forget vital gear and preparations for a smooth trip. Top Destinations Explore...
Where did you get yours from? Growing up in the 70’s & 80’s dad used to drag us around all over the place. My longest lasting memories are of those trips we had in...
OK so technically they aren’t campervans, but the UAZ Bukankhar is the only way you’re going to be able to get anywhere near the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan from bordering Kyrgyzstan without driving...
movies / overland / trips / vanlife
by Tim Aldiss · Published 3rd January 2021 · Last modified 4th January 2021
My Favourite Overlanding & Camping Videos of 2020 There are three main themes that I have enjoyed throughout my 2020 viewing: scene-setting, cinematography, and storytelling. Rather than the sheer “buckle-up and gun it” mentality...
*Click here for parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Read on or click straight down to this episodes video here. So the garage came good on their promises… 3 days later than...
*Click here for parts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Read on or click straight down to this episodes video here. We were off early to try and spend at least some of the...
*Click here for parts 1, 2, 3 & 4. Read on or click straight down to this episodes video here. Archie and I returned to Preveza 2 days later. We drove straight back to...
*Click here for parts 1, 2 & 3. Read on or click straight down to this episodes video here. It was time to head south. This time to collect an old friend from Aktion...
*For the first & second instalments click here. Read on or click straight down to the video here. It was a good nights sleep lulled off by the sound of the ship’s engines and...
*Read the first instalment or click straight to the video here. It was Monday and we drove on into heavy traffic around Milan and along the motorways of the low lands of the north...
*Read the first instalment or click straight to the video here. I set off optimistically early on a Friday afternoon in late June. 3 hours is usually a silly amount of extra time to...
…and we’re off! Join us live thanks to the remarkable trip tracker Polarsteps. It tracks my every move via GPRS (less data & power heavy) and allows me to upload photos and updates as...
There are more than 30,000 members of the Motorhome Adventures Facebook group. In a recent poll the following websites came top of the charts. If you’re looking for great UK campsites why not check...
So there’s two big anniversaries this year: 1) The Florida is 30 years old! and 2) it’s 25 years since I took 5 months out to drive an MWB Mercedes 508d round Europe and...
Archie and I had a great week enjoying a micro-expedition of the north coast of France. Inspired by the “i love northern france – hauts de france region” Facebook page there’s actually masses to...
At the last minute thanks to impending snow in April we decided to drive south instead of north to the Lake District & the Isle of Skye as planned. Being based in Brighton for...
Some new drone footage by way of a welcome to 2018! I’ve been planning as I’m sure you have. Hasn’t it been extra frustrating with the bad weather! So keen to get out there...
These guys just have the best overlanding Youtube channel there is. A purpose that started with a great storyline has bloom into a great series of expedition videos made by a bunch of friends in...
OK so it’s a bit of a niche but as you know I’m into my overland videos and take a lot of leads from others for my own (which I hope improves them!). As...
There’s a lovely new series unfolding on the Lifestyle Overland Youtube Channel. They run a 4×4 rig and trailer rather than a campervan but it’s a reminder of what real campervan ownership is all...
I know, I know – it’s not over yet but as the days get cooler and the evenings draw in it’s nice to reminisce on another great year of sunshine, road trips and the...
Not exactly campervans but what a wonderful bit of filmic inspiration is this! I want to jump in my van with a drone and disappear into the Eurasian Steppes! Where would you go? Enjoy. [fve]https://player.vimeo.com/video/153237324[/fve]
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