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Escape in the Motorhome
United Kingdom
Приєднався 1 чер 2022
After more than two years looking for an adventure, it finally took a failed house move to put what would have been stamp duty to better use. We bought a motorhome! And of course we had to name it Stampy. We're new to this lark and like to give you the 'warts and all' experience, so don't expect expertise, though hopefully we'll give you some laughs everytime we get it wrong.
Before the failed house move, we had planned to get a second house in France, but then a pandemic and Brexit happened and we were scuppered! So we feel like our time in Stampy is our chance to do something different in our lives.
We live on the south coast of England and have four sons, one of whom is now grown up! Our three younger ones are all home ed, and mostly don't mind the motorhome adventures!
You can buy us a wee drinkie here! ☕🍾🍻
www.buymeacoffee.com/escapemotorhome
Before the failed house move, we had planned to get a second house in France, but then a pandemic and Brexit happened and we were scuppered! So we feel like our time in Stampy is our chance to do something different in our lives.
We live on the south coast of England and have four sons, one of whom is now grown up! Our three younger ones are all home ed, and mostly don't mind the motorhome adventures!
You can buy us a wee drinkie here! ☕🍾🍻
www.buymeacoffee.com/escapemotorhome
MOTOROHOME gets STUCK on a RAILWAY -
Having conquered the peak of Yr Wydffa in Snowdonia and relaxed at the caravan site after a crazy rush to Wales following a car breakdown, we visited some friends in Wales but made the mistake of trusting satnav on the way out of the valley. The hill was too steep for Stampy, all the weight was in the back and the wheels just span on the spot! As we crossed this valley railway line, the angle of the road and the length of Stampy resulted in a mad panic to free the van before the next steam train came down the tracks!
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TWO DISASTERS IN ONE DAY - MOTORHOME TO THE RESCUE!
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Snowdonia adventures await - but not without the usual chaos! We planned on climbing a mountain, but didn't know a car breakdown and a roofbox smash were going to make the expedition almost impossible! Thankfully, Stampy stepped in and saved the day, and we reached our Snowdonia holiday home in the middle of the night, with about 12 beds in total across both Stampy and the accommodation. We try...
WARNING! DON'T STAY IN THE BUTLINS BOGNOR BUDGET APARTMENTS!
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This was not the festive birthday family break we'd planned, so we'd thought we'd warn any bargain-loving Brits to book carefully when choosing to stay at Butlins Bognor Regis - we didn't and we suffered the consequences. Some of the footage might make your stomach churn - we dealt with filthy bathrooms, stains and litter, rust and peeling paintwork, noise and sleepless nights, though we tried ...
MOTORHOME DATE NIGHT! RAIN - GO AWAY! #motorhomeuk
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A special birthday event takes Stampy the motorhome, Bee and Daz back to Whitstable in Kent, but rather than a romantic night away from the kids, it turns into yet another endurance test - trust the unpredictable autumnal weather! Still, a few hours on the dance floor with friends makes the drenching worthwhile! #motorhometravel #homeonwheels #vanlife #motorhomefamily #veganvlog #vanlifefamily ...
WHAT'S BEYOND The QUEUE? #motorhomeuk
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Some things in life are worth the wait - but what are these Brits queuing for at the festival we visited? A mixture of business and pleasure as Daz worked 4 solid days while Bee and the boys explored what was on offer. This off grid festival site buckles under the stress of 11,000 people plus trade and caterers but gets back on track in time for some good food, good music and good fun! :) Can y...
PARKING YOUR MOTORHOME OVERNIGHT AT DISNEYLAND PARIS? WATCH THIS FIRST #vanlifedisney #vanlifeparis
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Bonjour From Paris!! Well Disneyland Paris to be precise - did you know Disneyland Paris allows motorhomes to stay onsite overnight? We were excited to try it out and make the most of our day in both parks. But the facilities were a little... unsavoury to say the least! Daz and Sammy stay in the motorhome carpark all day, experiencing the very worst of what Disney has to offer. And at night-tim...
PLANS CHANGE as ONE of US is REFUSED ENTRY #vanlifeparis #visitparis #louvremuseum #bateaubusparis
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Bonjour From Paris!! Join us for DAY 2 days in PARIS where we discover what lies beneath the Louvre, wish we hadn't booked one adventure, get turned away from a couple of attractions thanks to one of our group not being allowed in, and narrowly avoid getting into trouble on the train because of our tickets! We hope you enjoy the video :) Merci mon amis! View our French Road Trip videos so far h...
WHY IS THIS SO IGNORED? #vanlifeparis #visitparis #eiffeltower
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Bonjour From Paris!! Join us for DAY 1 of our 2 days in PARIS where we shoehorn everything we can into one day, with a second day reserved for even more!! We tick a few of the BIG BOXES like the Tour Eiffel, but can't believe our eyes when we find the remains of what triggered a NATIONAL DAY of celebration across FRANCE being taken over by nature, ignored by the passing public! We hope you enjo...
VETS for Sammy and a PERFECT PARIS PARKUP #vanlifefrance
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Bonjour! From Meaux to the outskirts of Paris, we find ourselves in a campsite east of Paris and close to Disneyland. Perfectly placed for the next few days of adventure. But a timely appointment for Sammy the greyhound at the vets awaits before he's allowed to return to the UK. To learn more about the hammocks from our recent video, visit their site here www.highwayhammocks.com/ Many thanks fo...
MY NERVES are PUT TO THE TEST! #shaftsbury #engwe #ebike
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DISCOUNTS BELOW courtesy of ENGWE ebikes :) I've had the pleasure of riding this beast of a bike from ENGWE for the last few weeks, having lots of fun riding and filming in different locations. I even took it to Shaftsbury and Gold Hill, to be precise, the location for the famous and well loved Hovis bread advert, which sees a bread delivery boy ride up the hill to deliver his last loaf before ...
EXHAUSTION HITS! CONTINUALLY AIR BnB-ing our House and LIVING in a MOTORHOME is TOO MUCH!
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The month of July was a slog and a juggle. Though we tried to make it fun, and make the most of it, cleaning our house, hosting it under Air BnB and moving in and out repeatedly, took its physical and emotional toll. To add to the grief, one of our children had decided motorhoming wasn't for him at all, so we were having to account for his feelings too. By the end of July, the wheels fell off i...
ALLPOWERS POWER STATION and SOLAR PANEL Combo - what's it like? portablepowerstation #solarpowerbank
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Review of the AllPowers S2000 Power Station with 400W Foldable SOLAR Panels! Fed up of running out of power for your devices while away from home? Or having to find sites with electric hook-ups and pay extra? I know with 5-6 people on board, everyone has something that needs charging sooner or later. Whether it's laptops, tablets or phones, they all need charging at least once a day. So if you'...
HIGHS and LOWS of MOTORHOMING on OUR WAY to PARIS! #vanlifers
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Bonjour! From Sezanne to Meaux, we're still heading west towards our grand finale of Euro Disney and Paris! We find some amusements for the kids in what looked like a closed building, some intriguing styles of rendering and a parkup with more rubbish than our local tip - but it holds a surprise for those who venture past the bins! :) To learn more about the hammocks from our recent video, visit...
HAS OUR CARD been COPIED?!? And THINGS were GOING so WELL... Motorhoming France
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Bonjour! Well, it all begins with a rude awakening from the local Church before we continue our daily rush across northern France on our way to Paris! In this compilation we visit more FREE parkups, checkout what the towns have to offer, and try and stay calm as a £900 transaction appears in our bank! AND we visit the BEST WESTERN THEME PARK EVER!! So grab your hip flask, saddle up and get read...
MOTORHOME REPAIR TIME! - FIXING the MIRROR, the WINDOW, the BELT and the CATCH!
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MOTORHOME REPAIR TIME! - FIXING the MIRROR, the WINDOW, the BELT and the CATCH!
I MADE A MISTAKE...AND NOW WE'RE IN A MOTORHOME!
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I MADE A MISTAKE...AND NOW WE'RE IN A MOTORHOME!
We Didn't Expect this in Strasbourg (Van Life - Strasbourg, France)
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We Didn't Expect this in Strasbourg (Van Life - Strasbourg, France)
WE HAD TO REPORT THEM (Van Life - Colmar, France)
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WE HAD TO REPORT THEM (Van Life - Colmar, France)
A REAL-LIFE DISNEY VILLAGE IN FRANCE! (Van Life - Eguisheim, France)
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A REAL-LIFE DISNEY VILLAGE IN FRANCE! (Van Life - Eguisheim, France)
VAN LIFE takes you to SOME UNEXPECTED PLACES! (French/Swiss Border)
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VAN LIFE takes you to SOME UNEXPECTED PLACES! (French/Swiss Border)
DISGUSTING HABITS at the AIRE (Van Life - Besançon, Eastern France)
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DISGUSTING HABITS at the AIRE (Van Life - Besançon, Eastern France)
DAZ SMASHES THE BIKE RACK, BUT WHO SMASHES THE DASH CAM?!? (Van Life - Swiss Border)
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DAZ SMASHES THE BIKE RACK, BUT WHO SMASHES THE DASH CAM?!? (Van Life - Swiss Border)
Chamonix - FORGOTTEN FOOTAGE Compilation! - Motohome VLOG
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Chamonix - FORGOTTEN FOOTAGE Compilation! - Motohome VLOG
HIDDEN FREE PARKUP in Chamonix for TWO Nights! & GLASS FLOOR 3842m HIGH!
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HIDDEN FREE PARKUP in Chamonix for TWO Nights! & GLASS FLOOR 3842m HIGH!
SHEER DROP Park-Up - Motorhoming in the Mountains is TOUGH! - Annecy to Chamonix
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SHEER DROP Park-Up - Motorhoming in the Mountains is TOUGH! - Annecy to Chamonix
MOTORHOMES AND MOUNTAINS DON'T MIX - SO MUCH SMOKE! (Vanlife Annecy, France)
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MOTORHOMES AND MOUNTAINS DON'T MIX - SO MUCH SMOKE! (Vanlife Annecy, France)
CAR PARK ABUSE! Taking Matters into our OWN HANDS! Sisteron, France
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CAR PARK ABUSE! Taking Matters into our OWN HANDS! Sisteron, France
DANGER - DON'T DO THIS IN FLIP FLOPS! (Vanlife - Verdon Gorge, France)
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DANGER - DON'T DO THIS IN FLIP FLOPS! (Vanlife - Verdon Gorge, France)
GREAT MOTORHOME FACILITIES - BUT NOT A SOUL TO BE SEEN! (Vanlife - Southern France)
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GREAT MOTORHOME FACILITIES - BUT NOT A SOUL TO BE SEEN! (Vanlife - Southern France)
SURROUNDED BY JELLYFISH! (Vanlife - Le Ciotat + Les Calanques, France)
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SURROUNDED BY JELLYFISH! (Vanlife - Le Ciotat Les Calanques, France)
My main memory of Llandudno is looking around a shop back in the early 1990's, and when the two women working there heard my English accent they suddenly only spoke Welsh (I heard them talking to each other in English when I first went in). I decided to be very interesting in an expensive thing in the shop and said loudly to my girlfriend "I'd like to get that. Such a shame no one here I can ask about it" and left with a little wave bye :)
Hey guys, not sure what the issue with the slavery part is, it's part of history. Great vid as usual.
I absolutely love your videos, your both so natural and not made up like some people who vlog, Daz and his ways make me chuckle, and Bee you are a star full of information delivered in a natural manner - keep up the great work, watching this while exploring Morocco in our MoHo, so if you want to explore further I highly recommend it
That's such a nice compliment, thank you so much xxx
And wow, enjoy Morocco! Would love to go there x
Didnt you see the orange tamworth piglets? Or dont they have them anymore. Sorry to hear about your problem on the railway I hope it didn't cause too much harm.
They do still have pigs and I did film them! Sorry I didn't put them in, I had so much footage and ended up not including them, sorry! Amazingly, there was no damage to the moho x
Well guys that was an adventure very scary getting stuck on the railway track 😅well done Daz getting out of that one. The Telford cottage was cute and very interesting about the author. Her book titles are very good must read one. Sammy always finds a cosy spot lol 😂The Victorian museum in Ironbridge is a familiar place to me as I grew up near there 😅 a lot of years ago 😮. Really enjoyed the video brought back memories. I hope you all enjoyed it to end the trip on a good note 😊
Oh wow you grew up there! It's so pretty in Ironbridge. Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
@ I wasn’t in Ironbridge but not far away. Look forward to the next adventure 😌
Did you try the hardwire kit for the parking mode?
Hi, not yet sorry. Given the value of the van, it would be very reassuring to know the camera would record if movement was sensed. I'll look into it and make a new video if I manage it. But if you watch my other videos you'll know I'm no expert! :)
Brilliant 👍👍
Thank you ❤️🙏🏼
Thats terrible. We visited not so long ago, and vlogged it. we was meant to be in 'gold' and it was poor to say the least. it was a normal room labeled as gold. not good enough, bognor certainly had nothing on minehead or skeggy for that.
Shameful! They really need to improve their cleaning routines and generally update accommodation. Sorry you had a bad experience too 😢❤️
@@EscapeintheMotorhome they run so many breaks, especially the adult breaks now, that rooms get trashed so much. But a request to guest services will help
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@@EscapeintheMotorhome it’s not much but get you and Daz a coffee
Yeh Stampy to the rescue. Happy New Year to you all. Wishing you safe travels in 2025.
Yes, he was a legend and got us all there safely! Happy New year to you Archie 🎈🎊
Thanks
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Happy new years guys 🎉sorry about the accident 😫 what a start to the trip glad you are okay 😅good old stamps saved the day. Anglesea is very pretty. Loved the video it wouldn’t be a good one without some disaster hence flooding in the bathroom lol 😂glad it got sorted. Well done daz. The site you stayed at looked really nice. Really enjoyed the video 😊 MThe site you stayed on looked nice.
Ah thanks so much Lorraine, so kind of you and two gifts, you really shouldn't have, so kind and a happy new year to you. Wishing you health and happiness in 2025 xxx ❤️💐
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You were brave doing that hike after all the things that happened to you previously. Could you perhaps show the view as you were going up or down rather than facing you when you are talking. Glad you are all ok.
Yes true I should have shown more of the surroundings!
Looks like a great day out!
Thanks, it was a lovely mountain climb, if that's a legitimate thing 😂
glad you got there is there any year you wont have a disaster lol great vid happy new year donny
Thanks Donny, happy new year! 🎊
That's disgusting 😮 we stayed in budget a few years ago if I'd of walked in to that I would definitely of walked out again
@@RileyChisholm it was pretty grim!
H comforting I am I’ll be there in 2 days
Fingers crossed your accommodation will be better than ours!
Lucky it wasn’t full of dinghy men.
Eurgh! Disgusting! I'm astonished you didn't complain!
Tbf if you do complain usually they will try to help. but sometimes those rooms are also dirty lol
Omg awful avoid what an eye opener merry Christmas to you all and happy new year 😊🎉
Oh merry Christmas to you Lorraine! Thank you for all your support this year 💘🙏🏼
@ Thank you for your videos I am just catching up again. I hope you post in the new year I enjoy your content.❤️
the rooms really have gone downhill havnt they. Our 'gold' accomm was so basic
You did well I would have add to walk out disgusting your 14 year old as got great sense
@@brianjohnson4253 he'll love that you said that!
Did you get any response from Butlins?
Hi, I'm embarrassed to say that we didn't go and speak to anyone about it, and had we, I know someone would have come to make it slightly better by giving it a clean, but I don't think we would have been moved. I think that whole section of apartments needs an overhaul, as the windows, flooring, bathrooms and furnishing all need attention. We solved the window situation by speaking to a cleaner. It was lucky we were very busy with all activities, pool and so on, and deliberately didn't spend much time in the room x
Bigger fool you then
Omg I’m eating my lunch. I went to Butlins as a child with many happy memories. Now I prefer my motorhome as I know it’s clean. Have a lovely Christmas,from Australia.
Sorry for making your lunch a bit grim! Wow happy Christmas from the other side of the world! ❤️🌎
Hard to stay positive in the UK. We worked on a campsite in France for 4 years and never did a dedicated litter pick. During 6 years at a campsite in Bedfordshire we had to do one every single day. Shame the staff are slack there, but they don't actually cause the mess and clearly there needs to be better housekeeping management.
@@ourturnnow yes, housekeeping definitely needs addressing and it was clear from the some of the demographic that littering was acceptable. Really sad. Thanks for your comment.
Long way for a shortcut.
I’m glad you didn’t hit our skip . 😉👌🏼
@@sne428 our man were we on your road? 😆
@ haha No , we live in between Whitstable & Herne bay, but that’s one of my company’s skips 👍🏼
@sne428 Oh! Phew! 🤣
@@EscapeintheMotorhome 🤣
Couldn’t agree more about fireworks!!! Total nightmare. Ridiculous to think it’s ok to sell high explosives to the general public. My dog is terrified of the wretched things. God knows what effect it has on wildlife. Anyway great to see you both enjoy your weekend of freedom!
Sammy had a horrible time this year with the fireworks. Sorry to hear about your poor dog 🐕😞
Great place Whitstable hern bay you can park in the carpark from 9 till 8 in morning for 2 pounds 5 motorhome spaces and the divers arms pub opposite grear beer great music 🎶 all the best donny
Missed you guys.
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to say so :) Daz
Great to see you again. Lovely video the vegan camp out looks great. Lots to do for all the family. Sammy looks so well. That vetbed comes in handy when out and about. How is Sammy firework night? That food looked amazing. The boys were having a fun time a lovely family outing. Hope you are all okay?. I love scotch eggs the vegan one looked delicious 😊only an occasional treat these days with age comes weight gain 😫 very informative and sad for animals it really upsets me how some people treat them. So well done to all of you 😊
Hi Lorraine, thanks for the message. Sammy had a terrible time over fireworks fortnight 😞 shakes like a leaf for hours and can't settle. Really changed our minds on them. Anyway, more little update vids to come asap 😀
@ hi bee mine is the same there not socialised from a young age she shakes terrible had it for ten days straight it’s such a shame. Look forward to the next video 😊
So nice getting a little update from you guys! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Thanks 😊 we have a few more to share asap, Daz 🙂
Did you send your suggestions to Disney?
🙏. Well done guys. What an experience for you all.
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We have really enjoyed watching your trip, and thinking back to our trips around France when our boys were young over 20 years ago, we can only marvel at the energy and dedication you two show! We look forward to your further adventures, but please get a second Camping Gaz bottle and spare us the stress when you run out!
Enjoyed your trip , ups and downs. Good for my soul😊 Thanks for all the work put into the videos.
We were there last summer. I think the “services” aren’t really meant for Motorhomes at all and I’m not sure they really advertised anything more than parking. Instead, I think they’re coach services where they connect their black tanks to the round hole and pump out. I think there was a manhole cover open to the side which was easier to use but felt a bit shifty doing it. I know €40 was steep but we considered it a good deal considering the alternative of staying elsewhere and travelling in. Hopefully they’ll make it more Motorhome friendly on the services side. Great trip!
That would make sense, as there were signs prohibiting Motorhome's, but I assumed it was because of the building works and vans getting lost going in that direction. Yes, alternative accommodation would probably be similar, but a disposal point isn't unreasonable given the potential 400 vans that could be there. 😊 thanks for watching. Daz
great vlog
Thank you!!
hi when you say you carry a container round to wash out your cassette why not empty it first then use your grey waist to wash out
Hi, thanks for the tip, although the worst smells in the past have come from old grey water 😄. Perhaps if I did this more regularly, it could work? 🤔 thanks 😊
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I've loved following your journey through France’s 11 regions. Your vlogs have been an absolute joy to watch! It’s amazing to see how you’ve turned your motorhome adventures into such a rich and immersive experience for your viewers. The way you explore each region with your three kids and Sammy makes it feel so genuine and relatable. I love how you share not only the stunning beauty of the places you visit but also sprinkle in all those fascinating facts about the history and culture of each area. Your footage is breathtaking-whether it's a vineyard in Bordeaux or the rugged coastlines of Brittany, it really captures the heart of France. Watching your kids explore castles and run through picturesque towns, and of course, seeing Sammy enjoying every moment, adds such a special, heartwarming touch to your vlogs. It’s clear how much you all enjoy these experiences as a family, and that joy really shines through on screen. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! You've made me-and I’m sure many others-feel like we’ve been right there with you, discovering the wonders of France. Can’t wait to see where you all head to next! Warmest regards,
Hi Tony, Thanks so much for taking the time out to comment. Very kind words that brought a smile to both Bee and myself. Thanks for watching too as it takes a long time to get videos out in between work, home-ed and life in general, and we appreciate those who've stuck with us. 😊 Daz
Brilliant trip. Well done all of you. Cant wait for nest one. Why do men do that when they make food they dont do any vegetables. My husband is the same, although he hardly ever cooks anything. The French seem to allow their dogs to go everywhere and just leave it. I think those "facilities" were atrocious for the price.
Haha Bee laughed out loud regarding vegetables 😄. I'm not adverse to veggies, as a vegan, I know they're very important 👍 I think we were just running food down ahead if going home so I was being a bit lazy 😄
Absolutely loved the whole trip, well done everyone.
Thanks! 😊
Welcome home! Bet you want to get on the 1st train back! I know I would. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for watching 😊👍
A brilliant series thank you for taking us along xx
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you all. Great videos from a lovely family. Please plan your next trip ASAP.
Thanks for the comment. We have some smaller trips to post soon. Although we would love another massive trip somewhere sunny right now 😊👍
Wow! What an epic trip! Thank you for taking us along!
Thanks Linda. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍