Andy Torbet

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Recently, I wrote about myself and Bex’s camping trip to some of the culturally attractive cities in Northern Europe. We visited art galleries, the opera, and architectural centres of Belgium and Germany, all the while camping inside the city limits in the new Bailey Endeavour B62. After a week, Bex flew home, but for me, the journey did not stop there; I had filming commitments for a new National Geographic series.

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As the nights draw in and the weather cools, many of us are either planning winter escapes to sunnier climes or warming ourselves with thoughts of travel plans for 2025. If you’re a fan of France, campervan travel and simple, easy holidays, our recent trip might offer some inspiration.

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Choosing between a campervan and a motorhome depends on many things, including your lifestyle and travel needs. Each offers unique advantages and potential compromises, so it’s essential to understand what you want from your home from home.

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Our next stop was Brussels, the capital of Belgium and a short drive away. Like Bruges, the inner city of Brussels is well-preserved and dates from the period 11th-17th Century. There is only one campsite within the city, a pilot scheme set up by the local council. It is currently a secure car park with no amenities. However, having won a European Travel Award for the scheme, the plan is to enhance and expand it.

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Camping. The Great Outdoors. Green open space, sturdy walking boots, rugged trousers, and hardy waterproofs. A typical image when one thinks of time away camping. However, one tends to think less of the high culture associated with camping—fine wines, art galleries, sculptures, the ballet or opera, or the Philharmonic. Dinner Jackets and Evening Gowns rather than raincoats and woolly hats.

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When it comes to experiencing a festival, there’s no better way than camping. It allows you to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, catch your favourite bands, and enjoy exciting acts, engaging shows, thought-provoking talks, and thrilling activities—all while living on-site. However, you don’t have to endure the harsh conditions I once embraced in my youth. This is especially crucial when you’re working at the festival, as I did several times this year.

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In the UK, our motorways are frustratingly not well equipped to support campers compared to Europe (more on Europe later). Not only will you incur a charge after 2 hours, usually over £25, but the sparse motorway services also offer little in the way of charging, water, or disposal services.

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Andy Torbet is no stranger to extreme activities, from underwater exploration to high-altitude skydiving. As we look back at the Sahara Challenge, we asked Andy for his thoughts on travelling from Marrakesh to the Sahara Desert in a motorhome.

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If you’re reading this blog, the chances are you’ve already realised that the idea of camping doesn’t have to mean ‘roughing it’. Washing dishes in a bowl, cooking on a minuscule stove, sleeping on bare rock and going to the toilet in a patch of brambles is nonsense. Our Adamo motorhome is more luxurious than the hotels I find myself in for work, but campsites can be limited in their facilities!

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I am more often writing about how I use my Adamo 75-4 DL motorhome for family adventures, from canoe in Wales, sea-side excursions in Cornwall or five-star luxury getaways in France. However, I spend most of my time in the Adamo alone.

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A writer, speaker, passionate biker, and devoted caravanner, with over 20 years of experience as a freelance journalist and as a Bailey brand ambassador, Lee writes regularly for the Bailey of Bristol website. Find a selection of his articles on travel and travel tips on the link below.

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Marcus Leach along with his wife Kim and children Harrison and Dorothy spent 2 years on the road travelling around Europe, Asia and Africa in a Bailey Adamo 75-4I.

Marcus and Kim were able to work remotely throughout this trip and the children did a combination of home-schooling and remote learning with a teacher over the internet. Each blog post on the link below provides great inspiration for anyone to plan a holiday to individual countries and shows just how far you can travel in comfort and safety with a Bailey leisure vehicle.

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