Lausanne by motorhome: Ouchy, the old town and the hills between
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Security & Surveillance
Reolink Argus 3 Ultra review: tested in our motorhome
Testing the Reolink Argus 3 Ultra, the successor to the Argus 2E and 3 Pro that we used in our camper van. Unboxing, ins...
Daily Life
Payload: Edouard is 494 kg, and here is what is left of it
The most important line of your V5C is not there. You can turn it every which way, search between the boxes, compare it...
Internet & Communication
Internet in Croatia: count your days before you buy roaming
Croatia is where the post-Brexit roaming maths stops being a rounding error. A long weekend in Rome on a charging netwo...
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Cassette toilet: our 1999 unit, and what we actually put in it
In our toilets, there has never been the slightest camper product. Not a blue pod, not a green jug, nothing. What we've...
France
Nîmes by motorhome: a day between Roman monuments and gardens
We stopped for a beer in Nîmes, although I’ve forgotten the bar’s name. Here’s the day I’d plan between the Roman monume...
France
Arcachon Bay: Suzan the 206, the dune and oysters at La Teste
Explore Arcachon Bay by motorhome: our La Teste family base, Dune du Pilat climb, oysters and practical ideas for parkin...
Portugal
Discovering Castro Marim by Motorhome: Complete Guide
Discover our guide for a Road Trip to Castro Marim: tips, places to visit, and the best accommodation options in a van o...
Portugal
The medieval festival of Castro Marim, we went there twice
I have a coffee mug that comes from a medieval festival. It's three years old, it's a bit wobbly terracotta, and I drink...
Portugal
Discovering Coimbra by Motorhome: Complete Guide
With its fascinating historical sites, pleasant climate, and proximity to nature, this city is a must-stop for campervan...
Morocco
Visiting Essaouira: what to do, what to see, and our good addresses
We had a few days ahead of us from the Algarve, and instead of staying quietly at home, we did what we always do: we loo...
Daily Life
Truma gas heating: an original combined unit, twenty-seven years on
Do you know at what temperature you turn on your heating? For us, it's 10 degrees, and it's measured inside, not outside...
Internet & Communication
Internet in Senegal: no UK plan covers it, so here is what does
West Africa is where the UK roaming conversation gets simple again, and not in a good way. Italy and Croatia at least g...
Daily Life
Pop-top roof: why we never wanted one, and what it really costs
A pop-up roof canvas lasts 8 to 12 years, and the first leaks occur between 5 and 8. Replacing the canvas costs £1,700 t...
Daily Life
Payload: Edouard is 494 kg, and here is what is left of it
The most important line of your V5C is not there. You can turn it every which way, search between the boxes, compare it...
Internet & Communication
Internet in Croatia: count your days before you buy roaming
Croatia is where the post-Brexit roaming maths stops being a rounding error. A long weekend in Rome on a charging netwo...
Daily Life
Cassette toilet: our 1999 unit, and what we actually put in it
In our toilets, there has never been the slightest camper product. Not a blue pod, not a green jug, nothing. What we've...
Security & Surveillance
Reolink Argus 3 Ultra review: tested in our motorhome
Testing the Reolink Argus 3 Ultra, the successor to the Argus 2E and 3 Pro that we used in our camper van. Unboxing, ins...
Cameras & Video
Insta360 Luna Pro or Luna Ultra: the only difference that matters
Well, let's start where I was fifteen days ago: when I saw that Insta360 was releasing a Luna Pro alongside the Luna Ult...
Cameras & Video
Insta360 Luna Pro: our review after the first shoot
The Luna Pro features the 1-inch sensor, Leica optics, and the gimbal from the Luna Ultra, minus the telephoto lens. Our...
Cameras & Video
Insta360 X6: we had turned down the X5, here’s what made us change our minds
We said no to this camera. When Insta360 offered us the X5 a few months ago, we declined: the bulging rendering, the rou...
Cameras & Video
Insta360 GO Ultra: our field test of the hands-free POV mini camera
Well, we need to talk about this little pebble. Filming alone, without a tripod, without your hands being busy, keeping...
Electric Autonomy
Generator or solar station: which one to choose when living outdoors (and when thermal still wins)
Well, I need to set the scene for you, because that's where it all starts. One evening while camping, somewhere on a qui...
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Passive Income in Vanlife: 10 Ideas to Make Money While Traveling
Well, the dream is this: we drive, the scenery rolls by, and the money transfer comes in while we sip our coffee in fron...
Change your life
Mining Bitcoin in 2026: Complete Guide for Beginners
With models like the Antminer S23 Hyd already displaying an efficiency of 9.5 J/TH for 2026, mining bitcoin is no longer...
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Gomining referal discount code: Easily mine Bitcoins without hardware
Now we're going to talk about a finance topic that can help you accumulate money while you travel. This isn't yet anothe...
Change your life
Digital Nomad Jobs: Work While Travelling the World
What if, tomorrow, your office was a café in Tokyo, a beach in Bali, or the back of a van in the Algarve? The digital no...
Change your life
Vanlife Taxes and Admin in the UK: The Complete Guide
Living in a van means almost total freedom, but it also involves juggling administrative obligations. From tax domicile...
Change your life
Renting an RV or mortorhome to Generate Extra Income
Renting out your RV can be a significant source of additional income. This article explores the best platforms for listi...
Nutrition & Drinks
Holy Energy: Dangerous or Not? Our Health Opinion After 2 Years
With 160 mg of caffeine per serving and a sugar-free formula, Holy Energy establishes itself as a heavyweight in powdere...
Destinations
For a Vanlife stay, or even for a weekend road trip, here are all the destinations made by the Vantour Team
Restaurants
The Lumo, the big pizza grill a bit off the beaten path that we love near Tavira
Our opinion on Lumo, a large grill and pizza restaurant on the outskirts of Tavira: generous pizzas, Portuguese desserts...
Restaurants
La Dolce Vita, the pizzeria in Tavira with a real wood-fired oven set in a garden from 1915
Italian pizzeria in Tavira with a real wood-fired oven, located on Jardim da Alagoa. Honest pizzas, toppings that could...
Restaurants
Machado, the Portuguese canteen in Tavira where the bones in the cod are good news
Portuguese canteen in Tavira since 1990, to be tested only at noon: six daily dishes in limited quantity, generous porti...
hotel
The Nomad, the best view of Tavira for the price of a drink in the city center
Why a hotel, you might ask, in this list? It's not necessarily to go there to sleep. But it's mainly because on the top...
Restaurants
Goji, the little spot in Lagos that you find by turning your back on the main street
Healthy café away from Rua 25 de Abril: toasts, bowls, and smoothies, light and digestible, under 10 euros per person.
Restaurants
Slanj-A-Va, Stirling: it was The Kilted Kangaroo until 2023
A pub and street food kitchen hidden in a courtyard in Stirling, reached through a passage under a building. Painted woo...
Restaurants
The Linnhe Storehouse, Appin: spiced, not spicy, and the best thing on the table
Cafe and shop of Scottish produce at Portnacroish in Appin, facing Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe. The only genuinely he...
Restaurants
Roam West, Inchree: the kitchen shuts at half eight, so we rang ahead
Lodge, bar and restaurant at Inchree, just outside Onich, between Glencoe and Fort William on Loch Linnhe, on the site o...
hebergement
Rocklee, Ballachulish: a B&B on the old goods yard, and the best host we have ever had
Jo's B&B in Ballachulish, on Loch Leven at the foot of Glencoe. Upstairs suite with a sitting room and a loch view, and...
Restaurants
The Geographer, Fort William: no bookings all summer, so we came back at noon
Travel-themed bistro at 88 High Street, opposite the Ben Nevis Bar. Local langoustines grilled in garlic butter, excelle...
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