Travel
Travel posts from The Road Two Spoons. Destinations, routes and adventures across Europe in our campervan.
Working from a campervan
Working and living on the road can have its challenges, but it also creates the opportunity to travel and experience new places and cultures that break up the 9-5. We’ve been living full-time in...
21 August 2025
Travelling to the Outer Hebrides in a campervan
The Outer Hebrides offer a unique opportunity for campervan travel, with open landscapes, quiet roads and access to some of the most unspoilt beaches and walking routes in the UK. Visiting the...
18 June 2025
Travel Insurance for vanlifers – What you need to know
If you’re planning to live out of your van or motorhome for extended periods, typical travel insurance may not cover your needs. Whether you’re a seasoned vanlifer or just starting out, here’s a...
9 October 2024
How to get camping permits in Tenerife
If you plan to bring your van, motorhome or tent to Tenerife then you'll want to obtain camping permits to gain access to some of the best locations on the island! As UK nationals, we...
22 August 2024
Calculating the Schengen zone 90 days in 180 days rule
Since Brexit, travel within the EU has become more challenging for vanlifers. Without an EU passport or specific visa, you'll need to abide to the 90 in 180 day Schengen restrictions....
17 June 2024
How to get camping permits in Gran Canaria
If you plan to bring your van, motorhome or tent to Gran Canaria then you'll need to obtain camping permits to gain access to some of the best locations on the island! As UK nationals, we...
4 April 2024
Taking your campervan to the Canary Islands
In December 2023 we embarked on a new vanliife adventure to the Canary Islands. To get there we had to take a long 28-hour ferry from Spain to Lanzarote. To get to the Canary Islands with your van...
17 February 2024
Planning a trip to Nazaré, Portugal
If you're planning on visiting the big waves at Nazaré in Portugal with your campervan or motorhome. We've got you covered with the intel you need to make the most of your trip. Nazaré...
8 November 2023
Travelling to Europe by van or motorhome
Travelling to Europe and beyond with your van or motorhome can be a daunting task the first time you do it. Rest assured it's a simple process once you know what you need to do in advance....
5 August 2023
Kitesurfing in Faros Drepano, Greece
During July we spent a couple of weeks kitesurfing at Faros Drepano in Greece. These are some of our tips and information which should make your stay equally as enjoyable and ensure you get...
19 July 2023
Getting the Grimaldi ferry from Igoumenitsa, Greece to Brindisi, Italy
Getting the Grimaldi ferry from Igoumenitsa, Greece to Brindisi, Italy.When approaching the port your first destination needs to be the passenger terminal. There is fairly limited parking here and...
14 July 2023
Tips for living in a van in the heat
We’ve been living outside of the UK since October 2022 in our van and at the time of writing are currently living in Greece, where it is rather toasty! We’re not seeing temperatures lower than 25...
8 July 2023
Paragliding in Oludeniz, Türkiye
Oludeniz is a small beachside resort just outside of Fethiye in the South West of Türkiye. Oludeniz is famous for its paragliding, stunning turquoise waters and hiking along the Lycian way. We...
20 March 2023
Crossing the border from Greece into Türkiye by van
Türkiye (formally Turkey) is an excellent country for vanlifers to explore for up to 3 months outside of the Schengen zone. Coming from Greece we found a peaceful parkup about 10 miles away from...
27 February 2023
Vanlife in Meteora, Greece
Meteora in North Greece is an absolutely incredible place to visit in the van. The mix of amazing geology and delicately perched monasteries and nunneries upon columns of rock will leave you...
19 February 2023
Getting EU Pet Passports Post Brexit
Travelling with dogs can bring lots of additional logistics and planning to trips. Where and how you park, the weather and different laws for different places. Our first stop in Ireland was to get...
29 September 2022
Living vanlife with dogs
We are currently living across Europe and Asia fulltime with our two Welsh rescue dogs Rory and Jeannie. Having got them Irish pet passports post Brexit (more details here). In this post...
7 June 2022
Murchin Field CL CAMC CL review
Murchin Field CL is a well situated off grid site in the west of Pembrokeshire. Found just outside of Marloes Murchin Field is within walking distance of the stunning Marloes Sands beach and more...
30 May 2022
Holmside CAMC CL review
Holmside CL is a beautifully situated CL in the Western Lake District. Located between the beaches of the West coast and Wasdale which is home to Scafell Pike (the highest peak in England) and...
25 May 2022
Woody Kiln Farm CAMC CL review
Woody Kiln Farm CL is an awarding winning CL found within the coastal national park of Pembrokeshire. Based on a small farm, Woody Kiln features serviced hard standing pitches and access to some...
25 May 2022
Exploring the Elan Valley in Powys, Wales
The Elan Valley is a visually distinctive and stunning location in the county of Powys in mid-Wales. Based on over 70 square miles, Elan Valley blends rolling hills, sheltered woodlands, dams and...
12 August 2021
Resthaven Farm CAMC CL review
Resthaven Farm CL is an off grid family-run CL based in North Devon. Situated just 3 miles from the center of the famous Woolacombe village with its 3 mile sandy beach and under 3 miles from...
30 July 2021
Dark Orchard CAMC CL review
Dark Orchard CL is a 2.5 acre off grid CL site located on the England/Wales border. Divided by the Dulas Brook, Dark Orchard CL sits on the English side of the border in Herefordshire whilst the...
21 June 2021
Steadway Farm CAMC CL review
Steadway Farm CL is a 1 acre off grid CL site situated in the village of Wheddon Cross, the highest village in Exmoor, Somerset. Presently owned by father (Edgar) and daughter (Kathy), Steadway...
15 June 2021
Rivendell CAMC CL review
Rivendell CL is a 2 acre certificated location that is accessible for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Situated in the small village of Reynalton, Rivendell CLs charm comes from its...
16 May 2021
Llandigige Fawr CAMC CL review
Llandigige Fawr CL is a 2.5 acre certificated location site based on a working farm, under 5 miles East from the historic town of St. Davids in Pembrokeshire. Llandigige Fawr is also conveniently...
3 May 2021
Why we joined The Caravan and Motorhome Club
During our history of owning vans, from our VW T4, VW T5, and now our latest larger van an L4 H3 Peugeot Boxer we have always preferred to free or wild camp when traveling. When we have needed to...
14 April 2021
A weekend in the Gower
The Gower is home to some of our favourite locations in the Uk (and even further afield), It has a mix of iconic landmarks, huge sandy bays and miles upon miles of cliff top walking along the...
23 November 2020
Our first road trip in Biggie Small
On taking delivery of our new van Biggie Small we packed up (everything we thought we needed), planned some meals and hit the road. Due to Covid restrictions, we were only allowed to travel within...
10 November 2020
