05Jan 2023 by The Mahojos No Comments
Is this the BEST European road trip ever?

Is this the BEST European road trip ever?

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Just before the global Covid-19 pandemic hit, we stumbled upon an incredible road trip in Portugal called the N2. When the world opened up again, we headed back to Portugal to experience the BEST European road trip ever. In January 2020 we were visiting family in a Portuguese village and did lots of fun stuff locally. We visited schist villages, spent a lovely day in Coimbra and headed to Nazare, famous for huge atlantic waves. On our travels, we stopped off in a tourist information centre and discovered a 'passport' for the N2. What is the N2? The N2, or the Estrada Nacional 2, is an iconic route that starts in the northern Portuguese town of Chaves. Built in 1945 it was once the main route through central Portugal, snaking…
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11Aug 2022 by The Mahojos No Comments
Our shortest campervan trip to France

Our shortest campervan trip to France

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We made a last minute decision to spend a week in France in the campervan...would we get stuck in traffic and miss our ferry? Would we eat our bodyweight in baguettes and croissants? We never travel in August, ever. Why? Because the cost of travel is insane and the traffic is well known for being ridiculous. But, in an attempt to spread out our annual leave, we ended up booking a couple of weeks off in August with no real plan of how to use it. As the time got closer, the weather wasn't looking great for a break in the UK so we booked to go to France. Going on the Eurotunnel would mean selling a couple of kidneys, so we booked the ferry from Dover to Calais instead.…
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29May 2020 by The Mahojos No Comments
Equipment we use in our Campervan

Equipment we use in our Campervan

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In our 2003 Mercedes Sprinter we've purchased various items to make our #vanlife more comfortable. Here's a little selection of things we've bought and some of the reasons why. Before we start, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that if you click on them and decide to buy, we get a tiny amount of revenue back to us which helps to fund our travels. Here are some short links to the content below if you want to jump ahead: Heating and CoolingFridge FreezerSolar PanelCooker and sinkShowerLightingElectric Hook UpMirrorsHeadlamp DeflectorsVan Height StickersDog SeatbeltWater Carrying / StorageAwningWifi Heating and Cooling If you've ever experienced the Highlands of Scotland in April, you'll realise that investing in a heater for your van is a GOOD idea. Freezing our butts off…
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26Apr 2020 by The Mahojos No Comments
We’ve joined a house sitting website!

We’ve joined a house sitting website!

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In the middle of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with nowhere to go, we've joined a house sitting website. Why? Read on! Planning for the future When the lockdown restrictions of 2020 are eventually lifted, we can't wait to get travelling again. Our plans to go and watch Le Tour de France this year are ruined, but we're already looking forward to new adventures through house sitting. Doing a good deed We've done some house sitting for friends in the past and have really enjoyed the experience. The people that we've helped have got pets, so rather than put them into kennels or find a pet sitter, they asked us to house sit. It was great for us as it meant that we got a little break in a different…
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19Jul 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments
Le Tour de France – five reasons to go and watch it

Le Tour de France – five reasons to go and watch it

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Ugh, we've been back from France for 5 days and it feels like a lifetime! One thing we're missing is following Le Tour de France. If you've been thinking about going over to France to catch some stages, here are our 5 top reasons to go... Seeing different parts of France The route for Le Tour is different every year. In the two times we've followed Le Tour, we've seen two stages in the French Alps and two in north Eastern France. We've wild camped at the side of the road near beautiful little towns and villages, meaning that we're exploring parts of France that we'd never normally see. Experiencing 'The Caravan' About two hours before all the riders sweep past, the sponsors 'caravan' speeds by which is a sight…
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16Sep 2017 by The Mahojos No Comments
We’ve got a Mercedes Sprinter campervan!

We’ve got a Mercedes Sprinter campervan!

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After many happy years of ownership, we've just sold our beloved VW T4 campervan. Now we've got ourselves something slightly bigger. Welcome to the family, Sam the Mercedes Sprinter! The T4 served us well for many years, but it was time to upgrade on size and age. The Sprinter is a long wheel base and a high top which means we'll have plenty of room to play with. The van has been partially kitted out already but it's not quite the way we want it. Our first job is to strip it out, insulate it, then decide on our final layout. Here's to lots of happy future adventures in our new van!
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