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The Benefits of Booking Your Holiday Early

The best thing you can do for your future motorhome holiday is to book it now, ahead of time. We’re going to tell you exactly why this is the case. Today, we’ll explore the many early booking benefits, including pricing, freedom and peace of mind.

7 Best Family Holiday Destinations for the October Half-Term

7 Best Family Holiday Destinations for the October Half-Term

The school half-term holiday is coming up, and it’s time to plan a getaway! The return to school after the summer holidays is always a difficult one, for both kids and parents, so why not treat the whole family to some well-deserved R&R? We’ve rounded up the best UK holidays for families! Whether you’re looking for the bustle of a city trip, the peace of a national park, or one last frolic on the beach, we’ve got you covered.

Enchanting Destinations From Your Favourite Disney Films in the Real World

Enchanting Destinations From Your Favourite Disney Films in the Real World

Fairytales don’t exist, or do they? We bet you didn’t know that the enchanting destinations in your favourite Disney films are based on real-world locations. Best of all, you’re able to visit them on your next campervan road trip! We’ve rounded up the most charming in this blog for you, so load up the family and all the princess dresses you can find, press play on the Disney Hits playlist and head to a world of pure imagination.

The Ultimate Guide to Taking a Campervan to Glastonbury 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Taking a Campervan to Glastonbury 2024

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the south of England each year to visit Glastonbury, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. There’s something for everyone at Glastonbury, and with campervans, it’s made accessible to everyone as well. When do campervan tickets for Glastonbury go on sale? What kind of tickets do I need to buy? What should I bring? Today, we’ll cover everything you need to know about taking a campervan to Glastonbury.

The Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Scotland

The Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Scotland

It seems like just about everyone has the Northern Lights on their bucket list. You can’t blame them, as there is something purely magical about the way they light up the night sky in vivid colours. It’s definitely worth seeking out the Northern Lights, and you can do that right here in the UK! Don’t jump to book a flight to Norway or Iceland, simply drive up to Scotland and visit these places in the UK where you can see the aurora borealis.

Europe’s Largest Motorhome Hire Platform Born out of Merger Goboony and Yescapa

Europe’s Largest Motorhome Hire Platform Born out of Merger Goboony and Yescapa

Goboony and Yescapa, two major players in the motorhome hire industry, have announced a groundbreaking multimillion Euros merger that will revolutionise outdoor tourism. This transformative union creates Europe's largest online motorhome sharing platform, with 30,000 vehicles spread across Europe, positioning them among the top three companies globally. Founded in 2012 and 2015, both platforms share a passion for adventure and a vision to make everyone experience the ultimate freedom of campervan travel.

7 Best Places to Visit in the UK in Autumn

7 Best Places to Visit in the UK in Autumn

For too long, we’ve mainly thought of travel in terms of summer. Everyone is quick to ask where you’re going over the summer, and surprised if you’re not taking a holiday during that period. But the UK is filled with incredible places to visit, too many to fit into just the summer months. Additionally, travelling outside of summer is more budget-friendly and ensures you avoid the crowds and traffic jams. So if you can travel outside of summer, then we strongly urge you to consider it!

6 Best Motorhome Campsites in Anglesey

6 Best Motorhome Campsites in Anglesey

If you’re looking for the best campsites in North Wales, you’ll likely find them tucked away on the Isle of Anglesey. This island is beloved by motorhome travellers and is the perfect destination for bank holidays, weekends away or longer trips. It’s less weather-dependent than other areas of the UK, as there is simply always something to do in Anglesey.

Best Motorhome Campsites in the Lake District

Best Motorhome Campsites in the Lake District

If a Lake District camping adventure wasn’t already on your road trip to-do list, it will be now! This rugged region in Cumbria that also goes by the name ‘Lakeland’ is England’s largest and probably most hyped-up national park. And with good reason, as its peaks and lakes (including the highest and deepest in England) are simply spectacular. Eager to get on the road and start exploring? You might want to finish this blog first! We’ve rounded up the best Lake District campsites in this beguiling bit of British natural beauty for you to pitch up on.

In the Media: CNN “#VanLife gets electrified: Six places to rent electric camper vans around the globe"

In the Media: CNN “#VanLife gets electrified: Six places to rent electric camper vans around the globe"

Elissa Garay, writer for CNN Travel, has rounded up the best platforms around the world to hire electric campervans. We’re happy to share that Goboony has made the list! Great news, as we’re striving very hard towards growing our fleet of electric vehicles in the UK and across Europe.

7 Of The Best Dog Walking Destinations In The UK

7 Of The Best Dog Walking Destinations In The UK

To all dog enthusiasts, grab your furry buddies and get your walking shoes on — we're teaming up with Dog Furiendly, the canine connoisseurs of travel, to share our ultimate list of must-explore dog walking destinations in the UK. With terrain ranging from rugged coastlines to majestic mountains, there's an adventure waiting for every sniffing snout. Get ready to unleash your dog's wanderlust and hit the trails with these paw-sitively superb walking spots!

In the Media: The Telegraph “We escaped the daily grind of London for van life — with a newborn baby”

In the Media: The Telegraph “We escaped the daily grind of London for van life — with a newborn baby”

In The Telegraph this summer, travel journalist William Everett and his wife embark upon a two-month road trip across Spain and Portugal with their newborn baby. His choice of vehicle? A Mazda Bongo, converted into a campervan. His campervan hire platform of recommendation? Goboony!

How to Choose a Van to Convert into a Campervan

How to Choose a Van to Convert into a Campervan

Nothing beats the freedom of driving along the open road in your own campervan, and you’re looking to turn that dream into a reality. Rather than just buying a ready-made motorhome, you’d prefer to convert a van yourself. It’s an ambitious task, but a rewarding one. Converting a van yourself will allow you to create your dream home on wheels. Here's how to choose a van to convert into a campervan!

Itinerary For a Normandy Road Trip in a Motorhome

Itinerary For a Normandy Road Trip in a Motorhome

Normandy. A gorgeous region on the northern coast of France that offers stunning nature, historic sights and delicious food and drink. It’s one of the closest holiday destinations to the UK — it takes less time to travel from London to Normandy than it does from London to Edinburgh! Normandy is best explored behind the wheel of a motorhome, as you can find some of the best campsites in all of France in the region. We’ve rounded up the best of Normandy into a 1-week road trip itinerary.

Itinerary for Driving the Portugal EN2 in a Motorhome

Itinerary for Driving the Portugal EN2 in a Motorhome

At just a little over 450 miles long, the Estrada Nacional 2 stretches out from North to South Portugal. It’s the longest road trip route in the country, and many campervan travellers call the EN2 the Route 66 of Portugal. The EN2 passes through 11 cities, 20 villages, 11 rivers, 4 mountain ranges and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Do you want to find out what makes Portugal such a beloved European road trip destination? Then this is the itinerary for you!

5 Weekend Road Trips Near Cardiff

5 Weekend Road Trips Near Cardiff

Sometimes all you need is a weekend away, escape your familiar surrounding and see new places, preferably in the comfort of a motorhome! Departing from Cardiff? We’ve rounded up the best weekend trips from Cardiff for you that can easily be done in two days, or stretched over a bank holiday weekend.

7 Best Motorhome Campsites in Sardinia

7 Best Motorhome Campsites in Sardinia

Sardinia is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for motorhome travellers. The Italian island is easy to reach with ferries departing from Toulon, Rome and Genoa and is less busy than its neighbouring island, Sicily. We’ve rounded up the best campsites in Sardinia, so all you have to do is start practising your Italian. Andiamo!

5 Weekend Road Trips Near Dublin

5 Weekend Road Trips Near Dublin

We’ve rounded up five road trips near Dublin that you can easily complete in a weekend. No additional holiday time is required, although you might want to combine it with a bank holiday to really get the most out of it. These weekend road trips near Dublin will allow you to get a much-needed taste of adventure as you wait for your next big getaway.

Itinerary for a Sardinia Road Trip in a Motorhome

Itinerary for a Sardinia Road Trip in a Motorhome

Welcome to Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, known to Italians as Sardegna! This large island is not as mainstream as its big brother, Sicily, making it all the more desirable to adventurers. It promises beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and an unspoiled coastline. In this 7-day road trip itinerary for Sardinia, we’re going to allow you to explore all of that and more.

5 Weekend Road Trips Near London

5 Weekend Road Trips Near London

We’ve rounded up the best weekend trips from London to get you out of the city and back into nature. These are ideal for your next bank holiday, or even just for two nights away over the weekend. Are you ready for a mini adventure?

A Guide to French Motorway Tolls

A Guide to French Motorway Tolls

Like a lot of countries in Europe, France has motorway tolls. Driving a motorhome on French toll roads can make planning your budget road trip across France a little more difficult. But worry not, with a few tips and tricks you'll be an expert on the French péage in no time. In this guide, you’ll find easy step-by-step guidelines for driving on French toll roads, or even working around toll roads completely.

Itinerary for the Best Motorhome Road Trip in Croatia

Itinerary for the Best Motorhome Road Trip in Croatia

When you think of Croatia, your mind likely wanders to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and delicious food. While you’re not wrong, you’re forgetting one important thing: your motorhome. There is no better way to explore Croatia than from behind the wheel of a motorhome. Your biggest issue will be keeping your eyes on the road and not on the incredible views.