The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Fire Cooking

Open fire cooking can be misinterpreted in numerous ways. Some think only of s’mores - delicious but the bare basics of campfire cooking- or others of burnt corn on the cob. Is it only for wild adventurers or only for boy scouts? The answer is that open fire cooking is actually a delightful method of preparing your meals, one which takes you out of the kitchen, is far more interactive and social, and produces tastes your stove top never could! So read on for our best tips, from the do’s and don’ts of campfire cooking.

Road Trip in Sicily

An article about tips for places to visit in Italy almost writes itself and a blog about tips for a Sicily road trip even more so; this southern, stunning and magical part of the country is bursting with delicious food, azure sea, natural wonders and beautiful towns. Since Sicily is actually an island, it is perfect for a road trip - you can either drive down with your campervan and take a ferry from one of the few ports in Calabria or rent one (from our growing Goboony community of campervans for rent in Italy) once you reach the island, flying in to Palermo or Catania.Sicily is a must see for anyone in love with Italy and anyone that wants to experience more of the country than just the classics such as Rome, Florence or Venice. We’ve prepared a short guide on where to go in Sicily, where to stay and what delicious authentic food to try out!

Best Camping Activities for Kids

Camping holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring the family together whilst enjoying the outdoors and getting a big noseful of fresh air. But a struggle of these trips can be keeping the kids entertained, as some of us depend slightly too much on technology for this. But we at Goboony have rounded up our favourite camping activities for kids to either give you possibilities, or at least get you thinking in some new directions. So check out some of the camping games for kids we suggested, and if you have any great ideas, send them in to improve the list!

Motorhome Ski Holiday

Did you get inspired to go on a skiing holiday in our last article with tips for UK skiing holidays but are you torn between going off on the slopes or taking out your motorhome or campervan for a winter adventure? What if we told you that you could do both? After a lot of research into motorhome ski holidays we’ve compiled this little guide on how to approach going on a skiing holiday with your campervan! You can find the best ski resorts to visit with a campervan but also tips on how to pack winter vans and what you need to remember to do and bring to make sure you have the best experience you can.

Best Scotland Christmas Markets

Snow is falling, all around us… Okay, maybe not quite yet, but it will! Christmas is coming, the jolliest season of the year. And one of the perks of this season are the Christmas markets! Groups of people coming together, to display their crafts, delicacies and more, all under the twinkling fairy lights and to the sounds of carols. Nothing could be more magical! The perfect place to fix your last minute present shopping, get some cookies for the visiting in-laws or a beautiful ornament to update your tree. And to help you with this, here are the 5 best Scotland Christmas markets!

Best Christmas Markets in Wales

After a bit of that nostalgic time that comes when we have to say goodbye to summer, we’re now entering the pre-Christmas period. And what does that mean? It means cozy knitted sweaters, hot chocolate and planning the fun things to do around Christmas holidays. This is why we’re here to give you a little overview of some of the best Christmas markets happening in Wales this winter season. So curl up with a cup of warm tea and your agenda, and start getting excited for all the baked chestnuts, mulled wine and twinkling lights that await you!

Best Christmas Markets in England

Whether you come for the mulled wine, sweet treats or the beautiful atmosphere, everyone can find a reason to love Christmas markets. Even the coldest, gloomiest day can serve as the backdrop to beautiful wintery atmosphere if you know where to go; that’s why we decided to give you a little overview of the best Christmas markets in England to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season!

7 Most Commonly Forgotten Things to Pack for a Motorhome Trip

It is the only universal truth. That leaving your home for a holiday, you’ll have an uncomfortable feeling that you’ve forgotten something, a gnawing in your stomach. You’ll brush it off, check for your passport and purse, and try to ignore it. But then an hour, or two, or three later, it will hit you. All the things you forgot to bring. We can’t promise that reading this blog will ensure you forget nothing; but we can have a fair stab at helping you remember the easily forgotten essentials!

5 Reasons To Go on Motorhome Holidays

Over the past decade, travelling by motorhome has continued to grow in popularity throughout Europe and the world. And this shouldn’t be surprising, for travelling by motorhome is the best way to travel - perhaps we’re a little bit biased… Travelling by motorhome opens up a new world of possibilities, it combines the classic road trip with enjoying nature and with luxury motorhome hire. As in this day and age, there isn’t reason to be sleeping uncomfortably or missing out on these wonders. So read on for out 5 reasons to go on motorhome holidays!

The Best Travel Apps for your Road Trip

In this golden age of technology, we have apps for literally everything. It is both a gift and a curse, but when it comes to road trips, definitely a gift! Road trips allow you to enjoy the open road and experience the true freedom of not having to plan every little moment of your trip or every stop. But this can be difficult, and road trips are supposed to save money and not spend more, so sometimes we can need a little help. That’s why we’re here to share out best travel apps with you, from restaurant tips to a road trip route planner, you’ll be sorted!

Wild Camping for Motorhomes - What to do and where to go

Wild camping is the dream of the adventurer, the true meaning of camping and experiencing nature firsthand. Wild camping in a motorhome provides the added bonus of being able to bring all your stuff along, being able to explore further and having safety from rain or other weather perils. Whilst it can be tempting to just stay in your motorhome, wild camping allows you to gaze at the stars while you fall asleep, or to listen to the sounds of wildlife around. It provides the best of both worlds. We’re going to give you the lowdown on wild camping for motorhomes, including what to do to avoid any trouble and where to go!

10 Best Motorhome Campsites in England

England is a vast country, and so the prospect of finding great motorhome campsites can be quite daunting. But we are here to help, providing you with our 10 best motorhome sites in England. The chosen sites are spread across the country, allowing you to see all aspects of this great nation. So get reading, and then get searching!

Top 5 Motorhome Campsites in Wales

Ah Wales, the land of dragons, the land of rugby, and most importantly, the land of Tom Jones! This wonderful country may not be large in size, but it definitely is large in spirit! I could go on with over a hundred reasons to visit Wales, but instead I’ll just help you do it! The best way to see Wales is by campervan, so that you can truly relish in the nature and beauty of this country. So here are the top 5 motorhome campsites in Wales that will allow you to do that.

7 Best Campsites in Portugal

In 2017, the record for the number of foreign tourists to visit Portugal was broken, with 12.7 million holidaymakers bustling through those cobbled streets. We’re sure that UK citizens made up a large fraction of that, and that our motorhome owners and users were a big chunk of that as well! We’ve compiled for you the 7 best campsites in Portugal to help you out, giving you one thing less to prepare for your Portugal camping trip. Read further to find out exactly where you should be pitching your tent or turning off that engine for the night!

Back to the Roots, Wild Camping in Norway

Whether it's heading to the archipelago of Lofoten to experience the wilds in the arctic north or meandering around the fjords and forests wild camping in Norway is a beautiful and breathtaking experience. Go fishing, hiking or even see the Northern Lights from the Norwegian wilderness.

Rules for Driving in France with a Motorhome

France. Delicious food, breathtaking landscapes, pastries to die for, the azure Mediterranean, magical cities - it is no surprise that this beautiful country is on top of many ‘places to see’ lists. However, France is often reduced to only Paris even though this land that is home to some of the most beautiful European beaches, as well as ski resorts and forests, is much more than just its monumental capital. Not only due to its size, France is a diverse country that is worth exploring all around and the perfect place for a sunny road trip. So rent a car or a motorhome and while you count down the days until the adventure starts, scroll through this article so you can make sure you know the rules for driving in France and will not end up in any unfortunate incidents with the French police, who might not always be as charming as the Troops of St. Tropez.

31 of the Best Road Trip Songs

Road trips and songs, if there is a better pair please let us know. Driving on the open road with a sweet ride feeling the freedom of the open road don’t miss out on some of the best tunes for the road! We left out most of the obvious ones to maximise your playlist potential, get ready for some bangers!