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Dec 9, 2015

Samnaun, Switzerland

1. Find the most inappropriate and steep road in Switzerland and drive up the entire 5km of it in second gear, billowing out as much smoke into lovely green Switzerland as possible. 2. When the outside temperature reaches -9, stop and park next to ski piste. Note to happy campers - Switzerland uses different outside plugs to the rest of E…

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Samnaun, Switzerland

Newly married, we're on the road in our camper van. After a wonderful wedding and two fabulous (if sweaty!) weeks in beautiful Borneo, soaking up the sights and sounds of the jungle, honeymoon part two is underway - an unplanned trip around Europe in our 90s-built camper van. Here goes nothing...

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Dec 9, 2015

Samnaun, Switzerland

1. Find the most inappropriate and steep road in Switzerland and drive up the entire 5km of it in second gear, billowing out as much smoke into lovely green Switzerland as possible. 2. When t…

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Dec 12, 2015

Italy, Italy

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Dec 11, 2015

Samnaun, Switzerland

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Dec 7, 2015

Merano, Italy

Heading to the Dolomites, we were excited about the skiing that lay ahead, if a little nervous about how the van's heating might hold up. But being so early in the ski season, the Dolomites h…

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Nov 30, 2015

Arco, Italy

Next we headed to Riva del Garda, up the narrow tunnelled route that follows Lago di Garda up its western shore. It turns out that the tunnels are round and Bertha is square, so there's little…

Zara Blanchard Oh just seen your photos you have found the snow!!!!!! luv mumxxxx

Dec 8, 2015 on the message board

Zara Blanchard Hi Josh and Katy Great Blog and lovely photos looks like the weather isn't quite so kind but it hasn't put you off getting out and about. The cliff you took a photo of that you climbed looks multo impressive you must be crazy!! Are you still searching for snow to try and get in a bit of skiing? if so be careful on those slippery slopes!! Hope you are still having a lovely time and look after yourselves eat plenty of pasta to keep your strength up lots of love mumxxx

Dec 8, 2015 on the message board

Katy That's a car park alright, just great photography

Dec 3, 2015 re: Bertha enjoying the Tuscan autumn sunshine

Sam & Beccy Hi Josh and Katy, just caught up with your past 4 weeks of adventuring, looks like you are living like the locals - molto impressionante. Great travel writing, hilarious in parts. Keep it coming. Sam & Beccy

Nov 23, 2015 on the message board

Sally robinson Only just had chance to check out your blog. All looks amazing, very jealous. Looking forward to seeing you both next month xx

Nov 23, 2015 on the message board

Steph This does NOT look like a carpark!!!! I think you've been talking camper life down!!

Nov 19, 2015 re: Bertha enjoying the Tuscan autumn sunshine

Steph Lovely post!! Glad to hear you are still soaking up the Italiano & not rejecting it like Josh & I!!!!

Nov 19, 2015 re: Lucca by Katy

Steph Hilarious as usual Josh!!! Love it! Thanks for the mentions

Nov 19, 2015 re: Lucca by Josh

Z Great stuff, been enjoying seeing your journey so far and reading your blog, will look forward to the trip ahead

Nov 17, 2015 on the message board

Zara Blanchard Hi Josh and Katy Great last blog don't blame you for loving Lucca such a great little town, Good to hear you are learning lots of Italian and even better Josh is learning to cook Italian (my favourite food so will pick up a few tips!) Saw the email of the chef who is teaching Josh looks a bit cross to me hope he is not too serious( mind you I wish him luck teaching Josh he never listened to any cooking advice I told him) sounds like you are meeting some really nice people and having alot of fun. I hope you have a good journey to Bologna and tht the weather stays fair for you. lots of luv mumxx

Nov 16, 2015 on the message board

Lynne Robinson Hi Katy and Josh It's lovely to be able to follow your travels and adventures. You sound as though you are enjoying every minute and making the most of each day. Gorgeous photos too. Can't wait to sample some of your Italian cooking. Take care. Lots of love from Mum and Dad xxx

Nov 13, 2015 on the message board

Zara Blanchard Hi Josh and Katy Just seen your new blog sounds like you had a good time in Florence umm so sorry about the food poisining Katy pretty miserable! Hope youo enjoyed the life in Lucca it is my kind of town very pretty and relaxed. Sounds like Bertha is behaving herself and looking after you and looks like the weather is holding up at the moment. Love to read your blogs and look at your photos so please keep them coming. lots of love mum xxoo

Nov 11, 2015 on the message board

Zara Blanchard Hi Josh and Katy once again happy birthday Josh hope you have had a good day. Enjoyed your last blog I think Florence is one of my favourite places in the world so I hope you are having a lovely time there. Weather is looking great and you look like you are having fun lots of love mum

Nov 4, 2015 on the message board

Jenni Absolutely loving the blog and photos, it sounds truly amazing guys :)

Oct 29, 2015 on the message board

Zara Blanchard Hi Josh and Katy Good to hear from you today and that you are having a good time. Hope you have a lovely time in Florence and that you enjoy Lucca. I remember the town with great affection and I am sure you will love it there. Let me know about your birthday night in a cool hotel Josh and I will transfer the funds. Lots of love mum

Oct 28, 2015 on the message board

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Turin, Italy 18-Oct-2015
Monterosso Al Mare, Italy 19-Oct-2015
Certaldo, Italy 25-Oct-2015
Florence, Italy 28-Oct-2015
Lucca, Italy 02-Nov-2015
Pisa, Italy 14-Nov-2015
Bologna, Italy 19-Nov-2015
Modena, Italy 22-Nov-2015
Mantua, Italy 24-Nov-2015
Riva Del Garda, Italy 26-Nov-2015
Province Of Trento, Italy 29-Nov-2015