Category: 2026 trips

Life has been a bit full-on lately — the kind of busy that creeps up quietly and then suddenly feels like a lot. Work, life, the usual juggling act. So last weekend gave us the perfect excuse to hit pause for a moment and breathe.

Gandalf passed his MOT, which felt like a small victory worth celebrating. Naturally, we took that as our sign to escape for a cheeky night away at one of our all-time favourite spots: Sandy Gulls Caravan Park near Cromer.

We were treated to one of those rare, golden stretches of weather with blue skies, warm sunshine, and that crisp coastal air that seems to clear your head within minutes. After both feeling a bit under the weather recently, it was exactly what we needed. Nothing fancy, no packed itinerary, just simple, easy and relaxed moments.

We started with a walk along the beach and a couple of drinks in the Ship Inn with its marvellous beer garden, before catching the bus to Cromer, settling in for a long, lazy stretch on the pier. A drink in hand at the pavilion bar, watching the waves roll in, and indulging in a bit of top-tier people watching. There’s something about seaside towns that makes slowing down feel completely natural.

Sandy Gulls has become a bit of a reset button for us over time. It’s adults-only, which keeps things peaceful, and it sits right on the Norfolk Coast Path — perfect for those aimless walks where you don’t really care where you end up. The sea view pitches are some of the best we’ve come across.

Everything you need is within easy reach too. A short stroll takes you to The Ship Inn for a cosy meal or a drink, and the Coast Hopper bus conveniently stops just outside, making it easy to head into Cromer or explore a bit further along the coast without needing to move the van.

And sometimes, it’s the simple comforts that make all the difference — like proper hot showers after a breezy coastal walk. It’s those little touches that turn a good stay into a great one.

We didn’t do much, and that was exactly the point.

Just one night away, but it was enough to reset, recharge, and remind ourselves how important it is to step away every now and then, even if it’s only for a short while.

So now I’m curious — where’s your go-to reset spot when you need a quick escape?

Our London getaway got off to a brilliant start with a place we’d wanted to visit for years: Handel & Hendrix in London. Tucked away just off New Bond Street, this unique museum brings together two musical legends who, surprisingly, once lived side by side.

We were completely in our element from the moment we stepped inside. Walking through George Frideric Handel’s home felt like stepping back in time. Seeing one of his original harpsichords in the very rehearsal room where he worked was incredible—but the real highlight was standing in the room where he composed Messiah in just 21 days. There was something quite moving about being in that space, imagining the creative energy that once filled it.

Then, heading upstairs and next door, the atmosphere shifts dramatically as you enter the former flat of Jimi Hendrix. From Baroque to rock in a matter of steps! Standing in Hendrix’s bedroom, seeing his bed, and even the first guitar he played in England—complete with its original strings—was surreal. It’s such a clever and intimate museum experience, and we’d wholeheartedly recommend it.

After soaking up all that musical history, we set off on a relaxed pub crawl in the direction of Trafalgar Square. Along the way, we stopped at PizzaExpress—a perfect, easy bite made even better thanks to some well-used Tesco vouchers.

As evening fell, we headed to St Martin-in-the-Fields for the Space sound and light installation. It was a beautifully immersive experience, blending music and visuals in a way that felt both calming and otherworldly—an unexpected highlight of the day.

To round things off, we slipped into Gordon’s Wine Bar for a cosy nightcap. With its candlelit atmosphere and historic charm, it was the perfect way to end a full and memorable day.

We’re staying just outside the city at Abbey Wood campsite, which has been a great base for exploring—close enough to dip into central London, but peaceful enough to unwind after a busy day.

All in all, a brilliant mix of music, culture, food, and a little bit of magic—London, you’ve done it again. Thanks to Mum for dog sitting!

We’re back!

I’ll be honest — January and early February have felt like a bit of a slog for us both. The endless grey skies seemed to bring matching grey moods, and although we kept busy at home throwing ourselves into work, cooking nice meals and working our way through a few films, it’s still felt heavy at times. Just keeping it real.

So even though we can’t disappear for the whole of half term like we normally would (new bathroom starting Monday… hopefully!) we booked a short local escape for a change of scenery and some headspace.

Our first trip out in Gandalf for ages, and back to Deepdale Camping on the North Norfolk coast — somewhere that instantly helps us exhale.

Friday naturally turned into a bit of a food crawl, starting at the White Horse Bracaster where, despite firmly not being an oyster person, I absolutely loved the tempura Brancaster oysters with katsu mayo and mango chutney bar snack, before heading to The Jolly Sailor for mussels, pulled pork burgers and smokehouse pizza, fully committing to the local flavours.

Valentine’s Day then surprised us with uninterrupted blue skies, and after weeks of grey it genuinely felt like a reset as we sat outside the van with bacon butties, walked across the marshes under those huge Norfolk skies, stopped for a pint at The Hero, then caught the bus into Wells for crab chowder at Wells Crab house – seriously good! Frenchies fish and chips and a gin in a tin watching the boats.

We had plans for a three-course campervan dinner, but instead it was pyjamas, leftover pizza and “Knife Edge” on the sofa — and honestly, that was ideal.

Nothing extravagant, just fresh air, sunshine and good food. Sometimes that’s enough.