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Best Camping Activities for Kids

Best Camping Activities for Kids

Camping holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring the family together whilst enjoying the outdoors and getting a big noseful of fresh air. But a struggle of these trips can be keeping the kids entertained, as some of us depend slightly too much on technology for this. But we at Goboony have rounded up our favourite camping activities for kids to either give you possibilities, or at least get you thinking in some new directions. So check out some of the camping games for kids we suggested, and if you have any great ideas, send them in to improve the list!

Tips for Christmas Camping with a Campervan

Tips for Christmas Camping with a Campervan

Many of us have considered the possibility of going camping for Christmas, but brushed it off due to fears of the cold or discomfort, but this does not have to be the case! Camping during the holiday season can be a great way to get away from distractions, to truly connect with the ones you care about most and get back to the simple roots of Christmas. So check out our tips, get packing and find a campervan to enjoy the festive season in!

Things to Do with the Family for Saint Andrew’s Day

Things to Do with the Family for Saint Andrew’s Day

St Andrew’s Day is coming, what to do? How to celebrate this joyous day without blowing a budget or becoming trapped in crowds? This is an important day for any Scot, or Scot appreciator, and should therefore be celebrated in style. This doesn’t require large spendings or huge parties, as there are numerous festivals and pre organised ways to come together with fellow celebrators and enjoy the day dedicated to Scotland's patron saint.

Motorhome Ski Holiday

Motorhome Ski Holiday

Did you get inspired to go on a skiing holiday in our last article with tips for UK skiing holidays but are you torn between going off on the slopes or taking out your motorhome or campervan for a winter adventure? What if we told you that you could do both? After a lot of research into motorhome ski holidays we’ve compiled this little guide on how to approach going on a skiing holiday with your campervan! You can find the best ski resorts to visit with a campervan but also tips on how to pack winter vans and what you need to remember to do and bring to make sure you have the best experience you can.

Remembrance Sunday - Visit Belgium

Remembrance Sunday - Visit Belgium

Remembrance Sunday on the 11th November brings with it a time to commemorate the contribution of the British and Commonwealth military and service men and women in the two World Wars and all other conflicts. Across the country, there will be numerous parades, exhibitions and other events celebrating the achievements and, especially, honouring the memory of those who gave their lives in the wars. If you are looking for something to do on this day and want to learn more about these many historical events, the following article is about battlefield tours and museums offering interesting guided walks and exhibitions centering around the two World Wars.

How to Keep Busy For the October Half Term Breaks

How to Keep Busy For the October Half Term Breaks

That dreaded time is coming up! You’ve just recovered from the endless days of summer, where no amount of camp or play date was enough to save you. The October Half Term Breaks are coming up again, and they threaten to bring restless children and teenagers back into our peaceful homes. But have no fear, we’ve come up with our top tips for keeping your children and teenagers busy during this time.

7 Most Commonly Forgotten Things to Pack for a Motorhome Trip

7 Most Commonly Forgotten Things to Pack for a Motorhome Trip

It is the only universal truth. That leaving your home for a holiday, you’ll have an uncomfortable feeling that you’ve forgotten something, a gnawing in your stomach. You’ll brush it off, check for your passport and purse, and try to ignore it. But then an hour, or two, or three later, it will hit you. All the things you forgot to bring. We can’t promise that reading this blog will ensure you forget nothing; but we can have a fair stab at helping you remember the easily forgotten essentials!

5 Tips for Campervan Holidays with Young Children

5 Tips for Campervan Holidays with Young Children

As much as we’d love to, we can’t leave the kids behind when we go on holiday. Just kidding, why would we even want to? Holidays are a time for the family, for enjoying quality time and getting to know each other even better than you already do. A camping holiday with your children is ideal for many families. It keeps the children busy, the parents happy, and ensures everyone gets a dose of fresh air.

5 Reasons To Go on Motorhome Holidays

5 Reasons To Go on Motorhome Holidays

Over the past decade, travelling by motorhome has continued to grow in popularity throughout Europe and the world. And this shouldn’t be surprising, for travelling by motorhome is the best way to travel - perhaps we’re a little bit biased… Travelling by motorhome opens up a new world of possibilities, it combines the classic road trip with enjoying nature and with luxury motorhome hire. As in this day and age, there isn’t reason to be sleeping uncomfortably or missing out on these wonders. So read on for out 5 reasons to go on motorhome holidays!

The Best Travel Apps for your Road Trip

The Best Travel Apps for your Road Trip

In this golden age of technology, we have apps for literally everything. It is both a gift and a curse, but when it comes to road trips, definitely a gift! Road trips allow you to enjoy the open road and experience the true freedom of not having to plan every little moment of your trip or every stop. But this can be difficult, and road trips are supposed to save money and not spend more, so sometimes we can need a little help. That’s why we’re here to share out best travel apps with you, from restaurant tips to a road trip route planner, you’ll be sorted!

Wild Camping for Motorhomes - What to do and where to go

Wild Camping for Motorhomes - What to do and where to go

Wild camping is the dream of the adventurer, the true meaning of camping and experiencing nature firsthand. Wild camping in a motorhome provides the added bonus of being able to bring all your stuff along, being able to explore further and having safety from rain or other weather perils. Whilst it can be tempting to just stay in your motorhome, wild camping allows you to gaze at the stars while you fall asleep, or to listen to the sounds of wildlife around. It provides the best of both worlds. We’re going to give you the lowdown on wild camping for motorhomes, including what to do to avoid any trouble and where to go!

10 Best Motorhome Campsites in England

10 Best Motorhome Campsites in England

England is a vast country, and so the prospect of finding great motorhome campsites can be quite daunting. But we are here to help, providing you with our 10 best motorhome sites in England. The chosen sites are spread across the country, allowing you to see all aspects of this great nation. So get reading, and then get searching!

Top 5 Motorhome Campsites in Wales

Top 5 Motorhome Campsites in Wales

Ah Wales, the land of dragons, the land of rugby, and most importantly, the land of Tom Jones! This wonderful country may not be large in size, but it definitely is large in spirit! I could go on with over a hundred reasons to visit Wales, but instead I’ll just help you do it! The best way to see Wales is by campervan, so that you can truly relish in the nature and beauty of this country. So here are the top 5 motorhome campsites in Wales that will allow you to do that.

The Best Camping Hacks To Save Your Trip

The Best Camping Hacks To Save Your Trip

Camping is great. It truly is. Yeah, there can be bugs, and you don’t have much space, and you run the risk of your beer not being ice cold. But forget all that, because it doesn’t have to be that way! Camping can be clean, simple and easy, and we’re going to show you exactly how. By reading on, you’re going to know what to take camping and how to avoid unnecessary ailments. Follow these clear camping hacks and you’ll have an amazing trip, bug and worry free!

Creative Camping Food Ideas

Creative Camping Food Ideas

One of the main perks of travelling by campervan is the availability of kitchen facilities, instead of being huddled over a camping stove and slowly running out of matches and the will to carry on! But even with these facilities, cooking in your campervan can be quite the adjustment compared to your spacious kitchen. That’s why we have come up with some easy but delicious camping food ideas to save you any trouble or hassle. These dishes work on a stove, grill, campfire or whatever cooking appliance you plan to use - or do them in your kitchen for a fun and easy meal! A camping trip is about relaxing, and so your food during the trip certainly should not be a source of stress! Read on for easy camping meals for each meal of the day as well as some general tips.

7 Best Campsites in Portugal

7 Best Campsites in Portugal

In 2017, the record for the number of foreign tourists to visit Portugal was broken, with 12.7 million holidaymakers bustling through those cobbled streets. We’re sure that UK citizens made up a large fraction of that, and that our motorhome owners and users were a big chunk of that as well! We’ve compiled for you the 7 best campsites in Portugal to help you out, giving you one thing less to prepare for your Portugal camping trip. Read further to find out exactly where you should be pitching your tent or turning off that engine for the night!

Back to the Roots, Wild Camping in Norway

Back to the Roots, Wild Camping in Norway

Whether it's heading to the archipelago of Lofoten to experience the wilds in the arctic north or meandering around the fjords and forests wild camping in Norway is a beautiful and breathtaking experience. Go fishing, hiking or even see the Northern Lights from the Norwegian wilderness.

Rules for Driving in France with a Motorhome

Rules for Driving in France with a Motorhome

France. Delicious food, breathtaking landscapes, pastries to die for, the azure Mediterranean, magical cities - it is no surprise that this beautiful country is on top of many ‘places to see’ lists. However, France is often reduced to only Paris even though this land that is home to some of the most beautiful European beaches, as well as ski resorts and forests, is much more than just its monumental capital. Not only due to its size, France is a diverse country that is worth exploring all around and the perfect place for a sunny road trip. So rent a car or a motorhome and while you count down the days until the adventure starts, scroll through this article so you can make sure you know the rules for driving in France and will not end up in any unfortunate incidents with the French police, who might not always be as charming as the Troops of St. Tropez.

Glamping in the UK - Keeping it Classy in a Motorhome

Glamping in the UK - Keeping it Classy in a Motorhome

With temperatures rising, a long weekend away sounds delightful, exactly what is in order to welcome us into the summer months. People go on a glamping trip to recharge and rejuvenate themselves. It has the switched off nature of camping, with a more luxurious experience. An opportunity to engage in nature and have the freedom to choose your own direction is part of why so many people are getting involved with this style of holiday. Read further to learn how you can go glamping almost anywhere in the United Kingdom, you can even go glamping near London!

5 Reasons to Hire a Campervan for a Festival

5 Reasons to Hire a Campervan for a Festival

You can probably think of a few reasons you should take a motorhome/ Camper van to a Festival, but here are a few more! Now that spring is emerging, we can begin to look forward and past the awful weather that has recently been plaguing the UK, and instead look at the upcoming Festival Scene! Come June and July, hundreds of thousands of individuals will be pulling on their wellies and heading out to the fields to listen to their favourite artists. And whilst these festivals usually involve camping on the provided sites, we are here to explain why you should take a new direction this year- the motorhome direction!

31 of the Best Road Trip Songs

31 of the Best Road Trip Songs

Road trips and songs, if there is a better pair please let us know. Driving on the open road with a sweet ride feeling the freedom of the open road don’t miss out on some of the best tunes for the road! We left out most of the obvious ones to maximise your playlist potential, get ready for some bangers!