Adventure Magazine Issue 220

IT'S COOL TO TRAVEL
WHEN IT'S COOL
By Jessica Middleton
"Chill when its chill for when
it's too hot you cannot. "
Don't turn the cold shoulder on winter. You might just warm
up to it, after all it's the perfect condition for soul-warming
activities and adventures.
It's honestly cool to travel when it's cool, and here's why.
YOU LOVE YOUR VAN
In winter most people hibernate because leaving the comfort
of your warm snuggly home to go seek adventure isn't
always inviting. Game changer, what if the adventure came
to you, right on your doorstep? This kind of accessibility
has now opened up a whole new world of opportunities to
you, am I right? There's peace of mind knowing when you
head out that your reliable van will be waiting for you with
doors wide open, warm supplies, food, shelter, and all your
essentials right in the car park. This means no freezing longdrawn
drives back from an outing wearing wet soggy shoes,
ugh the worst! We depend on our van to shield us in the
winter, you just want to go up and hug the thing, but don't,
because the exterior can remain pretty icy. Instead, you can
thank your van by treating it with regular servicing as during
colder months your van requires some close loving care.
HOT CUPPAS AND SNUGGLES
While you fix yourself a morning brew, make sure to take in
all the breathtaking views, you can stay tucked up in bed if
you want to. We have a habit of calling this - "Inside Out",
where you get to experience outdoor surroundings with little
guilt for lounging inside. It truly is the best of both worlds.
This is the perfect environment to set aside time to relax
and unwind, finish reading that book or art project you have
been working on. Chill when its chill for when it's too hot you
cannot. So if you have a travel companion take advantage of
all the snuggle opportunities you have now.
BUILT TO MOVE
Have you ever been at home freezing away to find you go
outside and surprise, it's warmer out than inside? I hate
when I find myself in this situation, frustrated that I hadn't
braced the day earlier. As good as downtime is, the winter
world is awaiting you with an abundance of trails, lakes, and
mountains to explore. Our top tip is to keep active daily, get
that blood flowing and core temperature rising. We are built
to move and so are our vans.
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