Monthly Archives: March 2011

19/03/11 – Breaking News

I spent most of today up on top of Camperissimo, drilling holes in the roof.

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Buying Our Van – Enter the Wagon

On the 10th April, 2010, we parted with €5,700 in cash to become the owners of our first ever camper van. Of course, you have to give your van an affectionate nickname, it’s in the rulebook, there’s absolutely no getting … Continue reading

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Beefing Up the Speakers

Here’s the thing: diesel engines made in 1989 were really, really loud. I don’t have a lot to compare the volume level of our engine to, but at top speed (142km/h) you really have to raise your voice to chat … Continue reading

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Camperissimo Trip 2010 – Introduction

Our first road trip lasted 26 days. We travelled through 8 different countries and stopped in 32 different towns and villages. We hung out with 15 different people we met on the way. We tried out new food and beers, … Continue reading

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