Audiobooks have become popular in situations when reading a book is not possible, such as driving a car, while doing household chores or simply when it is time to let the eyes rest. Even the popular music streaming service Spotify has began offering audiobooks for listeners. We … Read >
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Airplane or train? Train is faster on many trips in Europe
Here is a secret that some airlines may avoid telling travelers: many city-to-city trips in Europe are faster by train than by airplane. How is it possible? When you calculate the total travel time, flying includes plenty of wasted time in airports and transfers from out-of-city airports … Read >
Essential mobile devices that keep travelers connected
What did we carry along to our trips before we had gadgets? I think we used to pack too much clothes, and perhaps bought even more textiles at a destination. And now? Looks like I’m not the only one who tends to have too many mobile devices and gadgets with … Read >
Top 25 cities in Europe for a night in a hotel while your car battery charges
So you have a shiny new electric car or electric campervan that is begging you to make a tour in Europe. Some regions adopt new technologies faster than others, which in this case means planning is required for being able to manage the energy level of the EV battery during … Read >
Here is the travel diary you need for recording your trips
When I started making long road trips in Europe, I realized it was impossible to remember where all the photos were taken (with a camera without GPS) or draw up the exact route traveled. I had to find a tool to record my journeys. Many travelers also want to write … Read >
The best cities for touring on a bicycle
The first time anyone visits a European city like Copenhagen or Amsterdam, they notice the number of cyclists rolling along the streets. In many central European cities, bicycles have their own lanes where they can safely travel at their own speed. Where exactly are these … Read >
Compact electric Opel Zafira-e campervan
Travelers who are thinking of investing in an electric vehicle get plenty of choices for 2023. Particularly, European automakers and their collaboration partners are introducing a range of options for electric campervans. Opel Zafira Life is a compact van whose electric cousin Zafira-e gets campervan treatment from Crosscamp.
The 75 … Read >
Ranked: Best countries for road trips in Europe
A car – compact family car, campervan, motorhome – is the most common vehicle to conduct a road trip, although many travelers tour on a motorbike or bicycle as well. Factors like road network and quality, safety, services available along the roads, sights, scenery, and finding … Read >
A natural wonder in France: the Circle of Gavarnie
Southern France features plenty of destinations worth visiting, for instance, the city of Nice and the Riviera coast, Avignon, Lourdes, and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The mighty mountain range of Pyrenees has many breathtaking places, and one of them is the Circle of Gavarnie, … Read >
Electric Volkswagen ID Buzz as a campervan
The fully electric VW ID Buzz van has been a keenly awaited product since the prototype was introduced five years ago. Now, the vehicle is available in Europe: the models are Cargo and Family. Cargo for carrying stuff from one place to another and Family with comfortable seats … Read >