Our second Factory Relocation Trip with Just go

The Booking and Planning Process

Booking with Just go couldn't have been easier. From the initial confirmation email to the detailed pickup instructions, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. The team were friendly, professional, and always ready to answer questions. With the added bonus of the Italy Factory Relocation Facebook group, it felt more like joining a community than just booking a motorhome.

Having done a relocation before, we knew that flexibility was key. We created a rough outline of our intended route but left plenty of room for spontaneity. That's the beauty of campervan travel, you can chase the good weather, and stay longer in places you fall in love with.

To plan, we used a mix of Park4Night for finding park-ups, Instagram for travel inspiration, GetYourGuide for activities, and ChatGPT for route suggestions and tips. The Facebook group once again proved to be a goldmine of helpful advice, real-time updates, and friendly encouragement from fellow travellers.

Our journey continued to Innsbruck, Austria. Nestled in a valley surrounded by towering mountains, Innsbruck is a city that feels both lively and peaceful. We parked in the centre for €30 and enjoyed a delicious meal at Pizzeria A Casa. That evening, we stumbled upon a traditional Austrian show featuring yodelling and shoe-slapping. A cultural experience full of laughter and rhythm.

The next morning, we rode a funicular followed by two cable cars to reach the summit of Hafelekarspitze, just over 2,300 metres high. In under 30 minutes, we were surrounded by snow and silence, breathing in crisp mountain air with views stretching across the Alps.

That night we stayed in Bludenz, a quiet town where the kids enjoyed a BMX track and playground while we relaxed under a starlit sky at a free park-up.

The next morning, we drove to Interlaken, a picture-perfect Swiss town nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It's known as the adventure capital of Switzerland, and for good reason. I finally ticked off a huge bucket list item: paragliding over Interlaken. It was emotional. Having lost 6.5 stone over the past 18 months, this was something I'd never imagined possible. Floating high above the lakes and mountains was such an amazing experience.

From Interlaken, we made our way to Grindelwald First, the ultimate Alpine adventure hub. You can soar through the sky on the First Flyer and Glider, race down mountain trails on mountain carts and trottibikes, and cross the breathtaking Cliff Walk. You can also hike to Lake Bachalpsee a sparkling mountain lake framed by snowy peaks and let the kids run wild at the Bort Alpine Playground.

After Brussels, we made a brief stop in Dunkirk before catching the Calais-Dover ferry, a smooth 1.5-hour crossing. We spent that night at a motorway service area north of Dover (£15) before making our way to North Wales.

In Bethesda, we parked at Clwb Rygbi Bethesda for just £10. A scenic and quiet base for the next day's activities. Ellie and I braved Velocity at Zip World, the fastest zipline in the world. She's only 10 and still beaming with pride. Brian tackled the Quarry Karts, and later we headed to another Zip World location in Betws-y-Coed for Skyride (a giant swing suspended 80ft in the air) and the treetop nets.

We explored the charming town a little before catching the late ferry from Holyhead to Dublin. Our final night was spent in Clontarf (free park-up), just minutes from the Just go drop-off location near Dublin Airport.