by Andrew J Ditton | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
What you need, and what you DON’T need, to make YouTube videos July 2021 Occasionally I get asked about the equipment I use to produce my vlogs. Since I last made a How I Vlog series on my YouTube Channel early in 2019, I have made a few updates that don’t...
by Andrew J Ditton | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
As I love a simple life uncluttered by a clutter of excess stuff, when I do make purchases, I try and make them in a mindful way. From the clothes I wear to the Airstream I bought, I will spend a little bit more money for something that works...
by Andrew J Ditton | Jul 16, 2020 | Living Simply
My 30 day abstention from social media has reached its conclusion. How has it been, and what have I learned? Merde! Before we start, let’s rewind thirty-something years to A-Level French at school. We studied two books: Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain Fournier, and Les...
by Andrew J Ditton | Jun 16, 2020 | Living Simply
I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I’d wager that you probably feel the same way too. I love it because I enjoy connecting with so many good people whose kindness and support I truly value. I enjoy sharing aspects of my life:...
by Andrew J Ditton | Mar 30, 2020 | Living Simply
How to Keep Occupied During Lockdown ‘Keep Busy! Learn a new language! Take up a new hobby! Be productive!’ All these messages surround us while we have a lot of unexpected free time. Yet we feel guilty about ignoring them and not making the most of every second....
by andrewJditton | Jun 11, 2018 | Living Simply
Comparisonitis is a Debilitating State. Many of you will know I’m a migraine sufferer. The following steps have helped massively in managing my migraines: A plant-based diet with no meat, fish, or dairy Alcohol abstention Good sleep hygene As you can...
by andrewJditton | Jun 5, 2018 | Caravans & Motorhomes
Route Planning for a Touring Trip Hindsight is a marvellous thing. We also know that maps can be terribly misleading. Sometimes it can take a whole day to travel a mere inch. I seemed to forget the latter as I excitedly cobbled together an outline plan for my two...
by andrewJditton | Apr 13, 2018 | Caravans & Motorhomes
Taking your caravan or motorhome abroad The culture of caravan and motorhome touring in the UK is based largely on planning and making reservations. Most touring folk prefer to book their pitch many days or weeks in advance, and with good reason. During peak season...
by andrewJditton | Mar 26, 2018 | Caravans & Motorhomes
People will never forget how you made them feel Isn’t it funny how things change? If you had told me two years ago that in 2018, my favourite campsite in the UK would be an all-singing all-dancing landlocked caravan park that was immensely popular with families, I...
by andrewJditton | Feb 18, 2018 | Caravans & Motorhomes
It’s that time of the year again, time for another Leisure Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham. For more information on the show, check out its website here. I’ll be rushing around fulfilling judging duties for the Caravan and Motorhome Club, where I am...
