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We recently returned from a (fantastic) month-long trip to Norway, during which we travelled the length of Norway and spent every single night wild camping or parking in designated parking areas, normally for free. One of the books we took with us was All The Aires Benelux and Scandinavia … [Read more...]
One of the best (and worst) things about motorhome travel is that it gives you a chance to experience the unexpected. Events, whether minor, major or just plain odd, will simply happen upon you from time to time. If you happen to be travelling in a more elderly vehicle, the frequency with which this … [Read more...]
If you are looking for ideas for your next motorhome holiday, this book might be just the ticket, assuming you can read a little French. I recently received a review copy of the 2011 edition of Michelin's Escapades En Camping-Car Europe. This guide provides suggested itineraries for 70 short … [Read more...]
As a fan of motorhome travel, a lover of great scenery and an enthusiastic driver, I have often dreamed about travelling around America in an RV. It's still on my to-do list - partly because of the cost of flying and then renting an RV - but I'm hoping to make a start on it in the next few … [Read more...]
Hazel and Simon Jackson decided to do what so many of us fantasise about - sell up, buy a big motorhome and tour Europe with no particular plan for a year, with their youngest son, Jack. Europe In A Motorhome is an account of their trip, which was jam-packed full of adventures with a few ups and … [Read more...]
The world of motorhomes can be confusing and a little overwhelming for newcomers. There is a lot to learn and buying the wrong motorhome can be an expensive mistake, given how much they cost. As a result, there are a number of books on the market that aim to explain everything a newcomer will … [Read more...]
I always enjoy reading about other people's van conversions, especially when they have gone to as much effort as Colin Grace did with his Transit minibus conversion. Not only was the conversion done to a painstakingly high standard, but Colin meticulously photographed and documented everything he … [Read more...]
Haynes is well known as one of the leading publishers of car repair manuals in the UK. It also publishes a wide range of related books, including two motorhome-related titles, which I was recently sent for review. The Motorcaravan Manual, by John Wickersham The Motorcaravan Manual is aimed at … [Read more...]
I've written before about the various motorhome stopover guides that are available for France, Spain, Portugal and other European countries. One country I have not covered, however, is Germany, which has a huge network of Stellplatz (the German equivalent of French Aires de Camping Cars) We … [Read more...]
Reading about other people's motorhome conversions and motorhome journeys is a great way to spend time (much of which should be spent actually working...). One particularly excellent example of this is Stephen Stewart's site, which includes well-illustrated accounts of his motorhome travels in … [Read more...]
