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Blog 178 - Time to go "Full Nerd", Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics, Ok Truths & Statistics 😉Maybe
Ready to go full nerd? This blog dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of statistics — the truths, the half‑truths and the “whoops, that graph lied to me again” moments. With humour, curiosity and a dash of mathematical mischief, it explores how numbers can enlighten, confuse or completely bamboozle us. A light, funny read for anyone who’s ever suspected a chart was judging them.

Keef Hellinger
May 1, 20227 min read


Blog 169 Replicate Major Holiday Sites HOLIDAY2007-8,2010,2013 & 2017 in this Blog✅ ❤
Time for a digital spring‑clean. This blog tackles the epic task of replacing the big holiday sites — 2007–8, 2010, 2013 and 2017 — all squeezed into one place like an overstuffed suitcase. Expect nostalgia, mild chaos and the triumphant feeling of finally organising years of adventures without breaking the internet. A funny, behind‑the‑scenes look at tidying up a lifetime of travel.

Keef Hellinger
Dec 7, 20213 min read


Blog 1 Hello - This is our New Blog, Welcome to motorhome-travel blog started Feb 2012 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
Explore the best of motorhome travel with real road‑trip stories, UK and Europe campsite reviews, touring tips, and practical motorhome advice. Discover scenic routes, wild camping insights, travel guides, and must‑see destinations for every motorhome owner. Start your journey with expert experience, inspiration, and everything you need for unforgettable motorhome adventures.

KeefH Web Designs
Nov 16, 20214 min read


Blog 5 Advice for travelling in France, Breathalyser kits, Yes or No? Not enforced by the French plus exclude POI for France on SatNavs
Travelling in France with your motorhome? This guide explains the real rules around breathalyser kits, what the law actually requires, and how to avoid confusion on the road. Clear, practical advice helps UK travellers stay compliant, prepared and confident when driving in France. Essential reading for anyone planning a safe, stress‑free European motorhome trip.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Blog 10 Motorhome Insurance, Safeguard good for us, Recommended No 8
Sorting out motorhome insurance shouldn’t feel like decoding ancient runes, yet here we are. This blog looks at Safeguard and latterly Performance Direct , why it turned out to be a surprisingly good fit for us — no smoke, no mirrors, just cover that actually makes sense. With a light sprinkle of humour and a nod to the joys of policy small print, it’s a handy read for anyone trying to insure their pride and joy without losing the will to live.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Blog 36 Sites we like - no 4, motorhome, Rv & Campervan photos ✅
Discover why this Motorhome, RV and Campervan Photos site earns a spot in our “Sites We Like” series. This blog celebrates brilliant travel photography, real‑world motorhome moments and the kind of visual inspiration that sparks new adventures. A search‑friendly shout‑out to a site packed with campsite scenes, road‑trip views and creative ideas for anyone who loves life on the road.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Blog 43 Camping Site for the London Olympics 2012, Cosy Oaks, What a fab Olympics Who remembers Super Saturday?
Relive the London Olympics 2012 with our stay at Cosy Oaks Campsite — the perfect base for motorhome fans chasing sport, sightseeing and big‑city buzz. This blog covers the pitches, the facilities, the travel links and the unforgettable Olympic atmosphere. A fun look back at how a quiet campsite became our gateway to one of the UK’s greatest events, mixing motorhome comfort with world‑class excitement.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Blog 51 Winterisation tips - Part 1(2012), follow the advice especially taps and drain all water in the system via the pump
Prepare your motorhome for winter with Part 1 of our essential winterisation tips. This blog covers the first steps every motorhomer should take to protect their van from frost, damp and costly cold‑weather damage. From draining systems to checking seals and tackling early maintenance jobs, it’s a clear, confidence‑boosting guide for anyone wanting a safe, stress‑free winter season on the road.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 14, 20213 min read


Blog 59 Relaunch of motorhome-travels website, Demise of Flash, WIX Studio vs WIX Editor, Moonfruit, HTML5 and Development history
Celebrate the full relaunch of the Motorhome‑Travels website, redesigned for tablets, smartphones and classic browsers with smoother slideshows and improved search tools. This blog reveals how the old backend engine was wrapped in a new HTML5 front end, then later rebuilt again during the Moonfruit‑to‑Wix migration. Ideal for readers searching website redesign stories, HTML5 upgrades and long‑running motorhome travel blogs.

KeefH Web Designs
Nov 14, 20212 min read


Blog 62 Website New Holiday 2010 Canada & USA 🌠Try the latest websites, see blog for details
Celebrate the redesigned Holiday 2010 Canada & USA website, rebuilt for mobiles, tablets and classic browsers with smoother slideshows and easier photo viewing. This blog revisits the epic motorhome journey across Canada and two US states, plus the challenge of updating an older Moonfruit site and later migrating it to Wix. Ideal for readers searching Canada road trips, RV travel, and website rebuild stories.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 14, 20211 min read


Blog 63 Website New Holiday 2007-8 Oz / NZ / Pacific Islands trip 🌠Try the latest websites, see blog for details
Relive the creation of a brand‑new website documenting an epic 2007–08 adventure across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This blog charts the challenge of rebuilding pages, organising thousands of photos, and preserving a once‑in‑a‑lifetime long‑haul journey. Ideal for readers searching Australia–NZ travel archives, Pacific Islands trips, and behind‑the‑scenes website rebuild stories.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 14, 20212 min read


Blog 68 Websites, New Blog using HTML5 code, well it was modern for then, for NERDs amazing to know what went before
Dive into the story behind rebuilding the Motorhome Travels blog with modern HTML5 code after years on Moonfruit. This post reveals the challenges of migrating 158 blogs, fixing broken SEO history, battling platform issues, and keeping a decade of motorhome adventures alive. A must‑read for anyone searching website rebuild tips, HTML5 upgrades, Wix migration, and long‑term blog preservation.

KeefH Web Designs
Nov 14, 20213 min read


Blog 84 Website, Travel goes Mobile in a Website Responsiveness Way, WIX Studio Vs WIX Editor for Nerds
The website has officially gone mobile — slimmer, faster and far better behaved on a phone than most sat‑navs. This cheerful blog celebrates pages that resize neatly, menus that don’t wander off screen and photos that load without a tantrum. A light‑hearted look at how the whole Motorhome Travels site now works beautifully on the move, proving that good design is the best travel companion of all. Remember the largest % of views are on a phone.

KeefH Web Designs
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Blog 107 Countries we have visited Map
A bright, feel‑good snapshot of everywhere you’ve explored, this world‑map blog turns years of adventures into one colourful, wanderlust‑boosting picture. From motorhome miles to long‑haul escapes, it’s a fun visual diary of the places that shaped your travels. A simple, satisfying, “wow, we’ve really been around” moment that invites readers to dream up their own next journey.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 13, 20212 min read


Blog 121 Index Improvements - Find Blogs Easier
Finding blogs just got easier — no compass, map or psychic powers required. This revamped index turns your motorhome adventures into a neatly organised treasure trove instead of a digital scavenger hunt. Browse routes, stories and mishaps without getting lost, confused or accidentally reading the same blog twice. It’s smoother, smarter and far less likely to make you shout at your screen.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 13, 20212 min read


Blog 122 Queries via the Search screen
Your search screen has been busy — and this blog dives into the wonderfully random questions people type when they think no one’s looking. From oddly specific motorhome queries to “how did they even get here?” moments, it’s a funny peek behind the digital curtain. A playful KHWD chapter celebrating the quirks, surprises and head‑tilting gems that make running a travel blog far more entertaining than expected.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 13, 20212 min read


BLOG 144 Enhanced Indexing on the Site
Celebrate the site’s new supercharged indexing — now so sharp it could probably find your lost socks. Blogs are neatly sorted, instantly searchable and no longer hiding like shy hedgehogs in the archive. This cheerful update turns chaotic lists into a well‑behaved library, making it easier than ever to track down old adventures, odd mishaps and that one post you swear you wrote. A light‑hearted victory for order, clarity and stress‑free browsing.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 11, 20212 min read


Blog 145 Improved search, Blogs by year, county, country or print the Book of Blogs
Explore the newly turbo‑charged blog search, now so organised it could probably run its own campsite. Find posts by year, county or country without scrolling like you’re training for a marathon. And if that’s not enough, you can even print the entire “Book of Blogs” — perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “I’d love a hefty paperback of our chaos.” A cheerful upgrade that finally tames the archive and keeps your adventures neatly at your fingertips.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 11, 20212 min read


Blog 151 Images from Blogs 68-145 "recovered"
Dive into a freshly unearthed stash of photos from Blogs 68–145 — the digital equivalent of finding a forgotten biscuit at the bottom of the tin, only far more charming. These rediscovered gems range from “accidentally artistic” to “why on earth did we take that?”, with plenty of laugh‑inducing surprises. A light‑hearted look back at early adventures, dodgy angles and the joy of unexpected nostalgia.

Keef Hellinger
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Blog 150 Images from Blogs 1-67 "recovered"
Unearth the earliest snaps from Blogs 1–67 — a glorious mix of wobbly horizons, mystery close‑ups and “was that meant to be artistic or did we just trip?” moments. These rediscovered photos capture the chaotic charm of your early motorhome adventures, complete with dodgy angles, surprise sheep and the occasional finger over the lens. A light‑hearted rewind to the days when the travels were epic, but the photography… let’s say “enthusiastically experimental.”

Keef Hellinger
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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