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Caernarfon Castle: An Unplanned Wales Highlight
Caernarfon wasn’t originally on our list. We ended up here almost by accident, during a small loop around the area on a day when the weather had turned bad enough that a few of our planned stops just weren’t going to be worth it. Caernarfon Castle became the fallback plan…
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Germany to Calais Route: Our Go-To Drive From Bavaria
Every time we head for the UK or Ireland, this is the Germany to Calais route we fall back on. We’re based in Bavaria, somewhere between Frankfurt and Würzburg, and after doing this drive enough times, we’ve settled on a version that works — reliable stops, no unnecessary detours, and…
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Tre’r Ceiri Hillfort & Garn Fôr: A Llŷn Peninsula Walk
Tucked into the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, the ridge of Yr Eifl hides one of the best-preserved Iron Age sites in Britain — the Tre’r Ceiri Hillfort — along with a string of neighbouring peaks including Garn Fôr. We covered this walk in one of our shorts, and it’s…
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Land’s End, Cornwall: What to Expect
Land’s End marks the most westerly point of mainland England, and it’s one of those places almost everyone doing a Cornwall trip ends up adding to the list. We stopped here as part of our own trip, and while it’s not a full-day destination, it’s a genuinely pleasant few hours…
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Minack Theatre & Minack Garden: A Cornwall Highlight
The Minack Theatre near Porthcurno, Cornwall, is one of those places that photographs well but somehow still exceeds expectations in person. We came for the theatre and the garden, and left having spent a genuinely relaxed few hours there — enough that we’d happily recommend it to anyone doing a…
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Black Rock Sands: The Beach You Can Drive Onto in Wales
Most beaches, you park somewhere nearby and haul your gear across the sand. Black Rock Sands, near Morfa Bychan on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, does things differently: you drive your car straight onto the beach and park right next to the water. That’s the whole appeal, and it’s…
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A 4K mirror dash cam with front and rear recording, night vision, and a clear touchscreen display. Easy to install and great for road trips where you want reliable footage without cluttering your dashboard.
Potensic ATOM 2 Travel Drone
A lightweight foldable drone with an 8K camera, 3-axis gimbal, and AI tracking. Great for road trips, landscape shots, and smooth travel footage without carrying bulky gear.
KRASER Steering Wheel Security Lock
A sturdy and highly visible steering wheel lock that adds an extra layer of protection while your vehicle is parked. Compact and easy to store, it is useful for road trips, campsites, ferry terminals, and overnight stops.