For our other tips, see our tip index here I have been asked directly and answered a couple of times on forums, as to what we recommend to be the best laptop charger. Some chargers on eBay seem to only work when the engine is running, and some the quality…
As of April 2012, the Caravan Club have released their 2012 version of their data for Caravan Club Sites, CLs and now their Caravan Club Abroad sites. These are available direct from the caravan club site. However, these as normal, are not available in the formats I and others want,…
At last, the camping and caravanning club 2012 data is available. See our main GPS download page here to download it. You obviously need to be a member to use the facilities. The .csv and some of the TomTom files (not all) are available direct from CCC. However, the data…
Well for those wondering what we’re doing after returning from the fabulous Asia trip, well, back to reality I guess! Its time to buy another house somewhere and get our stuff out of my (very kind!) parents garage. Not sure where, but we like places like Chippenham; Cirencester; Gillingham; Salisbury;…
Blimey. Only takes a few days back from Asia and I’m back into campervan mode! Our van is cleaned, had a bit of DIY maintenance, and we’re off on Friday for a couple of weeks in the UK house hunting. Just noticed Bordatlas (or board atlas!) is now available on…
Mistakes We aren’t perfect, and we made a few mistakes along the way! Here are some: Brought too much! Our 35+8 litre rucksacks were perfect, but we still brought too much. Laundry is cheap and by weight, so you could bring less and wash it more. No need to bring…
Costs Flights return UK-Bangkok £1,012 Flights from Krabi(TH) to Kuala Lumpar (MY) £159 Flights from Kuala Lumpar(MY) to Hanoi(VN) £250 Insurance £195 Vaccines £40 Visa – Thailand (double entry) £132 £56+£10 fees each Visa…
Northern Thailand Costs and Review See our general tip page here. Note the costs here do not include flights, vaccines and insurance etc – this will be detailed at the end of the trip. Total per day THB gbp THB gbp Accommodation 14550 £311.92 808 £17.33 Trains 12…
See trip index here, Northern Thailand index here and more photos from Northern Thailand here For a couple of chilled days we decided to head to Pattaya which is probably not one of the best places in Thailand! One guidebook quotes it as the place where all the Western and…
See trip index here, Northern Thailand index here and more photos from Northern Thailand here Sukhothai has a new town which in itself is nothing special, just a typical newish Thai town. Market, night market, and lots of cheapish street food. The main reason to stop here is for the…