Story & Photos By Robbie Basaras
[Robbie Basaras is a 27-year old electrician from South Woodham Ferrers, outside of Chelmsford, in England. He loved “taking things apart as a child” which led to a fondness for Land Rover and Triumph automobiles. He shares an adventuresome side with his girlfriend, Rachel, a schoolteacher. Here’s their adventure –ed.]
Among the great aspects of living in the United Kingdom is the fact we have so many different countries, diverse cultures and better weather pretty much on our doorstep. For example, within an hour and a half I can arrive in a foreign country complete with all my camping equipment and SWB Defender. The 30 minute crossing by train underneath the English Channel opens up the gateway into France. Too close? OK, take a 12 hour drive south and you’re in Spain. Too common (after all, most of us Brits take our holidays there)? How about a few hours drive east into Belgium or Germany? The list goes on and on. (…)

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