Cookery campfires and chromosomes

We’re Helen and Leo, a mother and son exploring the world from the cozy heart of our motorhome, Benny. Our story is one of love, laughter, and the lucky few.

Leo’s diagnosis of Trisomy 21 means that change can be overwhelming, so we used to hire a motorhome to see if the open road could offer the freedom we craved, without the stress. It did. With Leo’s familiar things around him, the world became a little easier to navigate. The only thing that changed was the view outside the window. It had long been a dream to buy our own.

In December 2024, we made that dream a reality. We bought lovely ol’ Benny, rolled up our sleeves, and gave him a new floor, a warm bathroom, and a living space that feels like a hug. He’s more than a vehicle, he’s our home, our haven, and the beginning of every new adventure.

We travel to teach life skills, foster independence, and fill our days with love and learning. Living in a small space means being organized, tidy, and thoughtful, and Leo’s thriving. Whether he’s helping set up camp, packing away with pride, or waving like royalty at passing drivers, Leo spreads joy like sparks from a campfire.

He’s funny, kind, and full of sunshine. Music runs through him like a heartbeat, always dancing, always singing, always lifting the mood.

We share our journey not just to document our days, but to raise awareness about inclusion and accessibility. Most of the places we visit go above and beyond to accommodate Leo’s unique needs, and we’re endlessly grateful for that. But sometimes, people look past him. They don’t smile. They don’t see. And while Leo rarely shows hurt, I feel it deeply. I protect him, shield his heart when I can, and advocate always.

Our page is about sharing meals made from fresh local produce, reviewing how inclusive the world really is, and showing how extraordinary life can be when you embrace the extra.

If you’d like to be part of the journey, you can even help choose where we head next on our social media channels. It’s a little way to make things more interactive, and it means we never really travel alone.

Thanks for being here!