Driving Horizons - Campervan & Travel
by Richard Chubb
A Campervan & UK Travel Podcast. Offering Tips, Tricks, and Reviews on all things VanLife. Stories from our trips. Talks about Gear and even the odd review.Covering things such as Camping Gear, Repairs, Cooking, and General UK Travel. Join me as I ramble away, usually weekly, sometimes monthly!!Please feel free to subscribe to be kept up to date, and why not get in touch with any travel tips or ideas of places to visit.
Episodes
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E14 - Exploring Mousehole, Carbis Bay, and a Sneak Peek at Godrevy Point
In Episode 14 of the Rich on the Road podcast, I am checking in from a slightly disorientating timeline—recording ahead of time before heading off on a seven-night family cruise holiday! This week, we are recapping a brilliant mini summer road trip cutting across Cornwall to explore three...
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E13 - Walking the Causeway: My Ultimate Guide to Exploring St Michael's Mount
In Episode 13 of the Rich on the Road podcast, I am skipping the usual preamble and diving straight into one of Cornwall's most iconic and spectacular sights: St Michael's Mount. While most tourists only ever admire this historic tidal island from the mainland beaches, we are walking the entire...
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E12 - Surviving a Stormy Cornish Rib Boat Ride & Big YouTube Changes!
In Episode 12 of the Rich on the Road podcast, I'm bringing you some massive channel updates, including a brand-new release schedule designed to align with when you're actually watching! I also share a quick update on my new weekly newsletter and explain why I'm stepping away from the daily trap…
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E11 - The best Touring Park in St Ives? Polmanter Touring Park
In Episode 11 of the Rich on the Road podcast, I'm checking in with the shifting UK weather as autumn begins to take hold here. I give you a transparent update on my YouTube subscriber counts and explain why the results of my ongoing AI thumbnail experiment—testing a 100% authentic design against...
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E10 - Road Tripping to Torquay & Golitha Falls plus Realities of the YouTube Grind
In Episode 10 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard serves up an honest, unscripted look at the daily grit of content creation. He breaks down the waiting game of his recent YouTube thumbnail A/B test and vents some good-natured frustration over stagnant subscriber counts and bot activity.…
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E09 - Testing AI Thumbnails & An Alpine Coaster Adventure in North Wales
In Episode 9 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard deals with a sudden flare-up of knee wear-and-tear that sidelined his weekly hike, recalling a similar injury from his 2024 USA road trip. Despite staying off his feet, he has plenty to share. Richard follows up on last week's AI discussion by...
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E08 - AI in Travel Content & (Trying to) Keep It Authentic - Plus a Chester Campsite review
In Episode 8 of the Rich on the Road podcast, Richard pulls back the curtain on the recent "rebirth" of his YouTube channel. He shares the brutal honesty of shifting content focus, losing subscribers, and why genuine engagement matters far more than vanity numbers. Later in the episode, Richard...
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E07 - Campervan Wi-Fi, Forest Walks and Future Road Trips
Welcome back to the Rich on the Road Podcast! In this week's episode, I share an update on life behind the scenes, including my return to the gym, the aches and pains that come with starting again at 53, and the challenge of keeping videos, blog posts and podcasts flowing on a regular schedule. I...
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E06 - Welcome to Rich on the Road, and Hurst View Campsite
Welcome back to the podcast! After a bit of an unintended summer break, we are back, but things look a little bit different around here. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why the old names (Driving Horizons and Stories Through the Shutter) are gone for good, how a major website...
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E05 - From Snapshot to Stunner - How to take Good Holiday Photos - Part 1
My Website: www.richardchubb.com The Blog Post for this Article: www.richardchubb.com/episode05 In this episode of Stories Through The Shutter, I'm diving into some essential tips to elevate your holiday photography game. If you find that your snapshots often miss the magic of what you see with...
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E04 - Fuji X100VI - Is This The Perfect Travel Camera?...Why I Like it (And why I don't!)
My Website: www.richardchubb.com The Blog Post for this Article: www.richardchubb.com/episode04 In this episode, I dive into the much-discussed Fuji X100VI, a camera that has generated a fair bit of buzz since its release in March 2024. With a compact design and impressive 40.2 megapixel...
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E03 - Photo Walk - Finding Colour on a Grey Day - From Doubt to Success
Blog Post: www.richardchubb.com/episode03 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/iVfo3c7Pr0w Gallery to All Photos: https://richardchubb.myportfolio.com/keyhaven-march-2026 Welcome back to another episode of Stories Through The Shutter! Today, I’m taking you along on my adventure to Keyhaven, where I…
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E02 - Hiking & Photography With a Knee Injury in the Rocky Mountains
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I share the unexpected challenges I faced on what was supposed to be an epic road trip through the Rocky Mountains. Just four days before our adventure kicked off, I injured my knee to the point of needing crutches and having to start the holiday in a...
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E01 - Finding Your Style in both Travel and Photography
Episode 01 - Finding Your Style in both Travel and Photography Summary: In the inaugural episode of "Stories Through The Shutter," we dive into the often-overlooked relationship between travel and photography style. Host Richard Chubb shares his experience from a spontaneous photo walk at Fistral...
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E00 - Bye Bye Driving Horizons, hello Stories through the Shutter
Episode E00 - Bye Bye Driving Horizons, Hello Stories Through the Shutter Episode Summary Welcome to a fresh start and the rebirth of Richard's podcast as he introduces Stories Through the Shutter! In this episode, Richard shares his journey from the previous podcast, Driving Horizons, to a new...
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E076 - What's Coming Up and Setting Expectations
Welcome to another, albeit it brief, podcast! Work has taken over my life for the next 4 weeks, so in this episode I am just explaining what may be coming up over the next few weeks, and explaining why there may not be an episode every week. This could well be the shortest podcast I ever do! But…
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E075 - Touring Parks and Funky Café's
In this episode, we hit the road to explore another of the UK's touring parks. I talk abut the site and what we thought, plus, we pay a visit to one of our favourite funky beachside cafés with serious character. Whether you're planning your next campervan getaway or just love the idea of quirky…
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E074 - It's Booked! Summer 2025 is falling into place
In this week's episode, I share with you our plans for a Summer 2025 Road Trip, which takes us around the North West area of France. We are taking the Campervan across the channel from Portsmouth, before embarking on a 1,100km road trip that takes us to Mont Saint Michel, Carnac, Loire Valley, Le...
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E073 - Battles with the Van when wanting more space
The VW California is great. We love it. It works as an every day car. It ferries us on holiday. We eat in it. We sleep in it. We play games in it. But, what are the benefits, and the downsides, of upsizing to something bigger? In today's podcast, I discuss my thoughts on the pros and cons of…
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E072 - The Campervan isn't dying, but its not very well!!
The Campervan isn't dying, but it's not very well!! is the episode that charts the bumpy road of modern campervan life — quite literally. This isn't a dreamy #vanlife highlight reel. It’s the real story: from beds that get stuck mid-trip (meaning we had a train to catch) to windscreens that won’t...
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E071 - A Disappointing Pub Stopover, plus visits to Tyneham and Tank Museum
This week on the Driving Horizons Podcast, we dive into a surprisingly disappointing pub stopover during our campervan travels—what went wrong, and what we think should be done differently. But it’s not all bad news! We also take you along to two unforgettable stops on the Dorset coast: the...
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E070 - The Lion, The Pitch but no downloads - Great Location but zero Internet
This week's episode is all about our latest trip! Our camping trip at the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at Longleat. During our stay, we headed into Bath, just 40 mins away, plus of course, our visit to Longleat Safari park. I also detail the good, the bad and the ugly about the campsite…
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E069 - Cofton Holidays - Great, but a couple of things annoyed me!
In this episode of the podcast: Join me as I share all the highs — and a few unexpected lows — from my recent stay at Cofton Holidays, one of the South West's most talked-about holiday parks. From peaceful countryside vibes and well-kept facilities to a few standout moments that genuinely…
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E068 - From Pitch to Pint: The Red Shoot Experience
In this episode of Driving Horizons, I take you with me to the heart of the New Forest, where I spend a night at Red Shoot Campsite—a site that's not only surrounded by natural beauty but also happens to be right next to a cracking countryside pub. Yes, you actually drive through the pub car park...
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E067 - Pints & Pitches: An ultimate guide to Pubs with Campsites nearby
Ready to combine your love for campervan adventures, scenic UK travel, and the charm of a traditional British pub? In this episode of our UK travel podcast, Driving Horizons, we’re revealing 10 incredible campsites with pubs right next door — perfect for campers, hikers, and pub lovers alike....
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E066 - Exploring the South of England – 2025 Travel Plans
🚐 Devon Road Trip: Exploring Dartmoor National Park, Exmouth, Salcombe, and Dartmouth—plus, where to find the best cream tea and seaside fish & chips! 🦁 Longleat Stay: Camping near the famous safari park, a drive through the monkey enclosure (fingers crossed for the van!), and exploring nearby...
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E065 - Welcome Back - Giving the Podcast Another Chance
After over two years away, I’m back behind the mic! In this episode, I talk about why I stepped away, what’s changed, and why I decided to give this podcast another shot. 🔹 What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why I originally stopped podcasting What’s changed in the past two years What to expect...
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E064 – Great New Forest Campsites and This Weeks News
The New Forest is a great place to explore, whether it be on foot, on bike, or visiting all the local villages to explore. There are lots of great campsites, and in this episode, I have gone through a few of our favourites, and also a few on our wish list. From ones with facilities, to ones with...
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E063 – Coming Up for the DH Podcast & Weekly News
In this episode, I spend some time discussing what is coming up on the show over the next few weeks, and I drop in a recording of this week's news story. This weeks news story includes a new Sat Nav / GPS from Garmin. I also chat about a ruling that affects insurance companies, and how they price...
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E062 – Weekly News & Campervan Motorhome Shows 2023
Welcome to this week's episode, where I chat about some news articles that have caught my eye. In addition, I run through all the Camping & Motorhome shows for 2023. News Articles include Facts and figures from the October NEC show, a 200k motorhome, and the MMM Motorhome and Campervans of the…
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Episode 61 – Portable Camping Toilets Options Explained
Have you bit overwhelmed by the different types of portable camping toilets? What are the different types? How do they work? Where do you empty them? If you are new to camping, or you are just shopping for a new camping toilet, then this is the podcast for you. This show won't tell you which of…
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Episode 60 – Winter Campsites that has something for everyone
It is October, and Winter is fast approaching. That doesn't mean the camping has to stop though! We regularly get away in the Winter months and have visited quite a few campsites. These on this list include sites that are great for families, great for city visits, and also if you want a bit of...
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Episode 59 – Summer in Wales 2022 Pt 3 of 3 – Four Waterfalls Walk and a disappointing campsite
Have you ever left a campsite halfway through your stay because it wasn't for you? In this episode, I talk about how we did this for the first time ever! We also embarked on our toughest hike to date, but we loved every minute of it! Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com...
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Episode 58 – Summer in Wales 2022 Pt 2 of 3 – Snowdon Mountain Railway & A trip to Anglesey
In this episode, I take you on a trip up Snowdown, the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. We also visit Anglesey, along with a trip to...
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Episode 57 – Summer in Wales 2022 Pt 1 of 3 – Road Tripping to Snowdonia
In today's show, I talk about the start of our Summer 2022 Wales trip, and our journey from Berkshire, to North Wales via Shropshire. We make it to Snowdonia National Park, before settling into our first Welsh Campsite, Bryn Gloch. Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com...
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Episode 56 – I’ve been away! & Coming Up on Driving Horizons
In today's Episode, I quickly announce my return after a bit of an unintentional summer break, and let you know what is coming up over the next few weeks! Thanks for sticking with me!! Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links to my...
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Episode 55 – Our Summer 2022 Travel Plans
In this week's show, I talk about my Summer 2022 travel plans and what we are getting up to over the next couple of months. Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links to my content : www.richontheroad.com…
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Episode 54 – 5 Campsites with Great Hikes to straight from your Pitch!
Camping is all about the outdoors, and what better way to enjoy the outdoors, than taking in an awe-inspiring hike, or a gentle stroll. In this week's podcast, I go through 5 campsites with walks or hikes straight from your pitch. The walks range from challenging to easy strolls, so there is...
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Episode 53 – Two Great Places to camp in Devon and Cornwall and what we did when we were there #5 and #6 of #20in2022
Welcome to this week's show, when I recap our fabulous trip to Devon and Cornwall. We stay at two great campsites, hike a gorge, and take a short boat trip to a pretty village where we find a monster crab!! Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social:...
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Episode 52 – Is ‘Wild Camping’ coming to England? Plus Britains Top 30 Dream Camping Locations
Welcome to this week's show. I discuss the possibility of Wild Camping (with consent) coming to England and there was also a poll where Britains Top 30 Dream Camping Locations are revealled. See below for more information, plus links to the relevant website and news articles. Links to my content:...
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Episode 51 – Southern Motorhome Show and Camping show Awning Hunt, and this weeks news
In this week's show, I talk about our impromptu visit to the Southern Motorhome and Camping Show to hunt for a new awning, and also some news stories that have caught my eye. Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links to my content :...
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Episode 50 – Fifty Episodes to celebrate. Some Industry News and Our Immediate Travel Plans
Welcome to this week's episode I share some industry news, including Forestry and Land Scotland Stay The Night initiative plus a change for the people at Cool Camping. If you fancy booking via Cool Camping, why not use this code RICHARDC7FD23C. This gives you a £10 credit, and I get a little bit…
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Episode 49 – A milestone nearly reached & A perfect New Forest Campsite – Number 4 in #20in2022
This week's episode is all about our visit to a great little campsite in the heart of the new forest, within easy reach of a great little village. I am also so close to hitting a major milestone, and need your help to tip me over the edge! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show Links to my...
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Episode 48 – Our Favourite Websites to Book Campsites
Welcome to this week's podcast, where I share with you all the different websites we use when looking to book campgrounds. This Podcast also has an accompanying YouTube video, if you want to check it out, head over to www.drivinghorizons.com/youtube. The list of the websites is as follows:...
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Episode 47 – Great Campsite. Close to Brighton. Taking the Bikes to the Beach – Number 3 in #20in2022
Welcome to this week's show, when we visit the Caravan and Motorhome Club site near Brighton, and explore all this part of the coast has to offer. We cycle into Brighton Marina and of course the famous Palace Pier. We also try out our new Cadac 2 Cook 2 Pro, for a delicious one-pot pasta dish…
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Episode 46 – Visiting South Lytchett Minster – Pubs, Parks & Campgrounds – Number 2 in #20in2022
Welcome to this week's show, when I visit South Lytchett Minster in Dorset. We take a trip to Upton Country Park, and enjoy tea at a local pub. This episode talks all about the campsite, the surrounding area and what we thought of the campground. All about my #20in2022 challenging -...
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Episode 45 – Wilton Windmill and the first county of my 20in2022
Welcome to this week's show, when I take you to Wilton Windmill, before a night stopover in Henley on Thames, at the Caravan and Motorhome Clubs Henley Four Oaks campground. Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links to my content :...
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Episode 44 – All about our Lake District Disaster!
Welcome to this week's show! In it, I discuss a couple of pieces of industry news that has caught my eye, plus, at long last, I talk about our ill-fated and disastrous trip to the Lake District. Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons…
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Episode 43 – I’ve set myself a 2022 challenge. “20in22”
Welcome to this week's episode, when briefly explain all about a little challenge I have set myself. Can I visit 20 different counties in 2022? Have a listen to see why, and what my plans are! Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links…
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Episode 42 – Is Bigger Better? Are we replacing our VW California?
This week I talk all about the hired van we thought we would try out. Is Bigger Better? Are our days of camping in our VW California numbered? Have a listen to find out! Links to my content: www.drivinghorizons.com www.youtube.com/richardchub Social: @drivinghorizons Links to my content :...
About this show
A Campervan & UK Travel Podcast. Offering Tips, Tricks, and Reviews on all things VanLife. Stories from our trips. Talks about Gear and even the odd review.Covering things such as Camping Gear, Repairs, Cooking, and General UK Travel. Join me as I ramble away, usually weekly, sometimes monthly!!Please feel free to subscribe to be kept up to date, and why not get in touch with any travel tips or ideas of places to visit.
Hosted by
Richard Chubb