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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping in the UK

The Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping in the UK

We can’t be expected to wait until spring to go travelling again, so it’s time to pull on some extra layers and head into the wilderness for some winter camping. Camping shouldn’t be restricted to the warmer months, and with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. With these camping essentials, you can stay warm and comfortable throughout your trip. We’ve rounded up the best winter camping tips for your trip, so all that’s left is to hire a winter-ready motorhome for a magical adventure!

The Benefits of Booking Your Holiday Early

The Benefits of Booking Your Holiday Early

The best thing you can do for your future motorhome holiday is to book it now, ahead of time. We’re going to tell you exactly why this is the case. Today, we’ll explore the many early booking benefits, including pricing, freedom and peace of mind.

How Much Does a Campervan Road Trip in Italy Cost?

How Much Does a Campervan Road Trip in Italy Cost?

On your road trip through Italy, you can expect stunning views, piles of spaghetti, and big glasses of wine. From visiting the mountains of the Dolomites to the sparkling beaches of Sicily, how much should you budget for a road trip in Italy? We’re here to break down the costs of travelling through Italy in a campervan, so you can focus on dusting off your Italian!

The Comprehensive Guide to Motorhome Ferry Prices

The Comprehensive Guide to Motorhome Ferry Prices

A motorhome is a magnificent way to escape the grind of day-to-day life, travel the world and experience ultimate freedom. There’s just one obstacle between the United Kingdom and lots of other unique countries, cultures, landscapes and cities: A whole bunch of watery blue!. Fortunately travelling by ferry is an amazing experience which, besides spectacular views, might give you the opportunity to spot some exotic sea animals. But many questions accompany the decision to travel by ferry. What would be the best spot for me to take the ferry? What can I expect of motorhome ferry prices? In this blog I will show you some convenient ferry routes for motorhomes, give you an indication of the expected costs and provide you with some practical tips that will help you cross the briny deep.

8 reasons to avoid motorways on your next road trip

8 reasons to avoid motorways on your next road trip

“Am I really doing this?”, you might think whilst you see your journey time double after selecting the option to avoid motorways in Google Maps. We get it, the idea of deliberately postponing your estimated time of arrival seems completely crazy. Mainly because mankind has been on a continuous quest to speed up ways of travel throughout history, which is why it goes against all instinct. Didn’t we invent Satnav and route planners to calculate the fastest possible route to our destination for us, not the slowest?

How to Stay Cool in a Campervan

How to Stay Cool in a Campervan

Don't let the heat get you down! Travelling in a campervan is actually one of the best ways to stay cool this summer, and we'll tell you exactly how to manage that.

5 Tips for Travelling as a Couple in a Campervan

5 Tips for Travelling as a Couple in a Campervan

A week alone in an enclosed space with your partner… heaven or hell? Well, we like to think of it as a wonderful experience! The two of you exploring new places, cuddling close for warmth and having quality time together. Whilst this is a great holiday option for couples, it doesn’t come without its own challenges. To help avoid this, or at least reduce it, here are our top 5 tips for travelling as a couple in a campervan!

The Best Tips For Your First Motorhome Trip

The Best Tips For Your First Motorhome Trip

It’s your first motorhome holiday, how exciting! This is an adventure like no other, but it can be thrilling if you have no idea what to do. That’s why we’ve broken it down into an extensive list of everything you need to bring and know for your first motorhome holiday. From choosing a campervan to returning it after the holiday, this is your guide to your first campervan trip.

Important Tips for Winter Camping

Important Tips for Winter Camping

A lot of people hear about snow camping, and immediately reject the notion, finding it almost crazy! But these people are missing out. For camping in winter is an experience like no other, it pushes your boundaries and proves the strong from the weak. So follow the tips provided and camping in winter will become ridiculously easily, and all the more enjoyable!

5 Reasons to Take a Campervan for your Road Trip

5 Reasons to Take a Campervan for your Road Trip

If you’ve never taken a road trip before in your life, consider this an encouragement to do so. Road trips are arguably the best way to get the most out of the places you visit - you’re free to stop wherever you please for however long you please. And a campervan makes it even more convenient and fun, so find out the 5 reasons you should take a motorhome road trip!

7 Reasons To Have Cola In Your Motorhome

7 Reasons To Have Cola In Your Motorhome

I know what came to mind when you read this title… you’re actually telling me to keep Coca Cola in my motorhome? Sugary drinks are most often accompanied with a warning of dangers to your health, and Coke is the most renowned brand in history! However, there are a few other ways in which Coke can be extremely useful, and could be a lifesaver during your motorhome trip or van life adventures. Time for some cola creativity. Ready, steady, coke!

Women Travelling Alone in Motorhomes

Women Travelling Alone in Motorhomes

Have you ever considered what freedom means to you? For me, and many other women, it’s the chance to travel alone and not feel terrified the entire time. As women, we’re often warned against solo travel or camping alone, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Allow me to introduce my good friend; motorhome travel.

Is Motorhome Travel for You?

Is Motorhome Travel for You?

Motorhome hire and travel is a phenomena sweeping the globe, with the amount of campervan trips rising annually. Individuals of all ages, from families to elderly couples to young groups of travellers, are organising motorhome hire for their holiday. And not just summer holidays as you’d expect, but during all seasons, bank holidays and even ordinary weekends! If you’re considering joining this trend, but fear that you may be ill-suited to the motorhome hire lifestyle, then read on to discover whether motorhome travel works for you.

Benefits of a Motorhome on Ski Holidays

Benefits of a Motorhome on Ski Holidays

When you begin planning a ski holiday, does your mind immediately jump to motorhomes? That’s alright, ours didn’t either. But that all changed when we took a motorhome on a ski holiday, and we’re here to tell you why you should try it too! Enjoy the winter wonderland first hand as well as more time with your family or friends. These are a few of the many benefits of a motorhome on ski holidays!

Bringing a Dog - Motorhome Travel

Bringing a Dog - Motorhome Travel

For many dog owners, leaving their beloved pet behind as they embark on a holiday or short break can be both heartbreaking, and expensive. Pet sitters or kennels don’t come cheap, and why should your dog miss out on the family holiday fun?

How to Have the Best Road Trip through Scotland

How to Have the Best Road Trip through Scotland

Scotland is filled to the brim with dramatic landscapes, historical sites, rich culture and more. The best way to experience as much of this as possible is through a road trip around Scotland. This allows you to be in charge of your own journey, take in as much as possible and see everything first hand. In this blog, you’ll learn about the most important rules and tips for driving in Scotland, as well as the 5 best road trips to take!

Your Perfect Road Trip Planner

Your Perfect Road Trip Planner

Are you planning an exciting road trip and could use a little help making sure you manage to see all you want without wasting too much time or having to constantly be in a hurry? In this blog, we bring you a list of some helpful road trip planning apps and some tips on what to make sure you have planned before leaving for a road trip and what is better to keep for the road, once you see what kind of pace you are happy with and what is important for you to see. A road trip planner can make all the difference between a chaotic vacation and an unforgettable, fun holiday - so have a read through this article for some vacation prep!

Foraging in the UK

Foraging in the UK

Are you excited to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of the city and spend your next vacation in nature? Maybe you’ve got a campervan booked, walking tours ready and can’t wait to live life in a much simpler way at least for a few days, yet you are still missing something… something easy, authentic and fun. How about going on a foraging tour or walk with people who know all about what the great outdoors in the UK has to offer and can teach you a thing or two? If this sounds like something you would enjoy, this article provides a little 101 into foraging and some tips on where to find good tour guides. Remember, it is really important to go foraging with someone that knows what they’re doing and it’s good to find out a bit about it beforehand too, which is why we bring you this foraging guide for the UK. Enjoy the read!

The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Fire Cooking

The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Fire Cooking

Open fire cooking can be misinterpreted in numerous ways. Some think only of s’mores - delicious but the bare basics of campfire cooking- or others of burnt corn on the cob. Is it only for wild adventurers or only for boy scouts? The answer is that open fire cooking is actually a delightful method of preparing your meals, one which takes you out of the kitchen, is far more interactive and social, and produces tastes your stove top never could! So read on for our best tips, from the do’s and don’ts of campfire cooking.

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!