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Read more about the article The journey begins

Happy to be on the open road

Post author:Grumps
Post published:29 October 2021
Post category:Places UK Wales

The journey begins

After more than 18 months we finally begin our journey, travelling through Welsh Wales on our way to McScotland.

Read more about the article Lockdown Cooking

Chopping - my favourite past-time

Post author:Grumps
Post published:7 February 2021
Post category:Devon Places Recipe UK

Well, travel has been impossible this time around. Nobody's fault, but none the less frustrating. I have built a foodie travel blog site but I don't have anything to write about! In the interests of posting something, this article is going to cover some of the dishes I have cooked for us in the caravan over this lockdown.

Read more about the article Lockdown Number 3

Empty Beach During lockdown number 3

Post author:Grumps
Post published:9 January 2021
Post category:Devon Local Knowledge Places UK

Lockdown Number 3

As the country goes into lockdown No. 3, I take a look at what difference it makes on a popular Westcountry beach.

Read more about the article Touring EU post Brexit

Travelling in Europe Post Brexit

Post author:Grumps
Post published:30 December 2020
Post category:EU Local Knowledge Places

Touring EU post Brexit

The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us from travelling this year. Nobodys’ fault, but no less frustrating for all that. We were originally planning to cross into France at the end of September for 6 months and take in Spain and Portugal as well. We were then going to return to Blackpool Sands for the summer season 2021 before venturing off further afield next autumn. However, we have taken the decision to stay where we are until things have settled down to something approaching normality. Now, of course, the Brexit deal is done. Travelling around Europe presents a whole new set of challenges for us.

A lovely sunny day at Blackpool Sands

Post author:Grumps
Post published:9 December 2020
Post category:Devon Places UK

Summer 2020

The story of our summer on the beach at Blackpool Sands. We met some fantastic people and some not so fantastic. What a stunning place to be, and the weather was exceptional.

Read more about the article The Decision To Go Traveling

The front of the caravan

Post author:Grumps
Post published:8 December 2020
Post category:Devon Places UK

The Decision To Go Traveling

We had always planned on travelling. So what do you do? You stick two fingers up to the world and say up yours – I’m going travelling! That’s the (crazy?) decision we made!