Moel Siabod, more commonly know as simply “Siabod” (Sh-a-bod) is one of our favourite walks in Snowdonia. Its easy to access, doesn’t have hoards of tourists, and provides stunning views at the top. What more could you ask for? We’ve not done a sunrise walk in a while. And so when the weather cleared after …
We chose Van Life mostly so that we could be in the great outdoors. But what is there to do on rainy days? Let us share with your our Rainy Day Survival Guide! Always keep baking supplies well-stocked for a rainy day Baking is a much loved activity in the ‘Hugo house hold’. The only …
Living in the van over summer is an absolute dream. Heating is not something you worry about, actually trying to cool down can be the issue! So now that winter has arrived we are in desperate need of warmth. We chose the new up-and-coming Chinese Diesel Heater; here’s how and why… Sorry about the pictures! …
Learning to surf is something that both Janey and I have wanted to do. But we never found ourselves out on the coast. So when we found ourselves working at a center that offered unlimited surf time with guaranteed waves we got in the water as soon as we could. The conditions are amazing! Warm …
There are loads of blogs out telling you the pros and cons about living in a van. What you should think about before making your final decision. But I find them a bit irrelevant. If you were like us, by the time you’ve gotten round to searching for ‘reasons to live in a van’ on …
Sun blazing and with the temperatures well into the 20 degrees Janey and I were craving an adventure! I’ve heard of Helvellyn and the infamous striding edge many times, but we had yet to get there and give it a go. So with nothing else planned this weekend, wild camping on Helvellyn was on the …
Milford Sound is a place I will never forget. I was among the the lucky few that got to live and work in Milford Sound on a permanent basis. Most people have to travel in and out of this beautiful place each day. But, I was working as a sea kayak guide for Rosco’s Milford …
I spent a couple summers in Wales working as a raft guide. It was a glorious time of life. In today’s society there is so much stress. Rushing to work and then rushing home again. Worrying about what the next day will bring and meeting deadlines. Questions always ringing aound our heads “Do I have …
