Welcome to Otis and Us Family Vanlife adventures. We are a UK vanlife family and share our road trips, personal campsite recommendations, vanlife tips and campervan adventures!
We are a family of five (and a HUGE dog) from Staffordshire, who love nothing more that travelling around the UK and beyond in our Converted VW Campervan. We have had our campervan for over ten years now, and have slowly converted our camper to make it our tiny home on wheels. Over the years have adapted the way that we vanlife, as our family has grown into a camper family of five and a dog. We try to make the most of every weekend and the school holidays, and hope to share our road trips, campsite recommendations and family adventures along the way.
Our recent trips have included:
When we are not in our campervan, we love spending time outdoors. We love our watersports including surfing, coasteering, paddleboarding adventures and outdoor swimming.
We often share the best of Staffordshire including family days out in Staffordshire with kids, cheap (or free things to do in Staffordshire) and not forgetting our favourite local dog-friendly places to visit
If you are looking for a day of rest and relaxation you may find our best Staffordshire spa days or great Staffordshire afternoon teas helpful, to plan a day to recharge your batteries.
What’s on in Staffordshire over Christmas
Wondering what there is to do to in Staffordshire over Christmas 2024? Read our ultimate guide on what’s on in Staffordshire for families over Christmas 2024
If you are local to Stoke-on-Trent you may find our guide on Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent with kids helpful.
Staffordshire indoor activites
If you are looking for ways to entertain the kids in Staffordshire on a rainy day – then here are a few indoor activities for families
30 Great Family days out in Staffordshire
If you are looking for things to do in Staffordshire with kids, then look no further. Here are 30 AWESOME family days out to inspire you.
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Vanlife with kids – Everything you need to know
Thinking about vanlife with kids? Here is everything you need to know about life in a campervan with young kids!
Campervan storage ideas
Vanlife with three kids and a dog means that we have to be clever with our storage. Here are all the clever camper storage hacks that we have learned along the way!
Vanlife with a dog
Everything you need to know about vanlife with a dog, including all the things you may need to consider if you are thinking about camping with a puppy. Includes a packing list for camping with a puppy!
How to sleep five in a VW campervan
Probably the question we get asked the most… “where do you all sleep?” Here are all the tried and tested sleeping arrangements right from baby to teenager (and everything inbetween!)
Campervan Essentials
Wondering what you need to pack for your next campervan road trip? Then look no further – we have everything covered including a packing list for all the essentials!
Wondering what kit you need for vanlife with kids? Here are a few posts that may help:
Portable shower tents for camping
Campsite recommendations
Love a festival?
Family Travel
Whilst we love our family vanlife adventures, we also love to mix up our family travel and have recently returned from an awesome villa holiday in Italy, and we loved our DIY trip to Lapland. We also love our Eurocamp holidays and of course glamping with kids!
Latest posts
- REVIEW: Chicago the Musical at the Regent Theatre, Stoke
Murder….. greed….corruption…. and adultery….and all that jazz, Chicago the Musical has come to the Regent Theatre at Stoke on Trent. Chicago was one of the first musicals in New York and it is one of my favourite musicals… - REVIEW: Ghost The Musical at the Regent Theatre, Hanley
Ghost…a 1990 iconic film that shares a heartbreaking story of a young couple torn apart by tragedy. I have lost count of how many times I have watched this film. It is one of my all time favourite… - Where to see Santa in Staffordshire this Christmas 2024
There are so many places to see Santa in Staffordshire this year. If you are yet to decide where to see Father Christmas, then maybe this post can help you to decide where to visit in Staffordshire this… - Christmas Light Trails in (and around) Staffordshire [2024]
A Christmas Light Trail is fast becoming a popular and heart warming event for all the family to enjoy over the festive period. There are plenty of enchanting light trails happening around Staffordshire over Christmas 2024. From enchanting… - REVIEW: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Regent Theatre
Based on Ian Fleming’s classic story that was later made into the famous 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has arrived at the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent. If you haven’t already watched the film. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang… - BEST Christmas Events in Staffordshire 2024
Christmas in Staffordshire is always wonderful. If you are looking for sparkle, magic and festive days out then here is a round up of the best Christmas events for 2024, including the best places to see Santa in…
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