Italy, April 2024. I was cruising along a highway between Alessandria and Cremona in northern Italy. It was time for the first coffee break of the afternoon. A large service station with a restaurant, fast food eateries, shops, and a cafeteria was in the right place at the right … Read >
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Pretty medieval town of Colmars (almost) in the middle of nowhere in the French Alps
Traveling in Europe often comes with surprises, especially in countries with rich history and varying landscape. Recently, our mission was to explore the high Alps in France (which we did, and it was a breathtaking experience), but little did we know that we would stumble upon a medieval town in … Read >
The safest and most dangerous roads in Europe
If you have driven across Europe, crossing a number of country borders on the way, you probably have noticed how the behavior on the road gradually changes. There are countries where everyone, including wild animals seem to obey the … Read >
How to check in to a fully automated caravan site in France
In summer, many traditional campsites in France are fully booked when families stay weeks in a site they know and love. Motorhome sites near well-known sights tend to be crowded as well, but perhaps there is more space on the mountains? With that in mind, we turned our campervan towards … Read >
Europe travel news: the latest travel rules , most wanted road trips, how a Europe-wide rail pass works
Up-to-date travel rules in EU countries
The fastest way to cross borders in the EU region is to have a “EU Digital Covid Certificate” document on a phone. It specifies if you have been vaccinated, tested, or already recovered from the virus. The second key thing – in addition to … Read >
The longest bridges in Europe provide magnificent views on a road trip
The first time I saw and drove across the Öresund bridge that connects Copenhagen in Denmark to Malmö in Sweden, I was so impressed that I asked my partner to grab as many photos as possible on the way across. The biggest mystery for us … Read >
Europe travel news: Madeira for digital nomads, tour ideas, electric campervan, road trip Iceland
A village in Madeira Island has opened a center for digital nomads
Madeira is a pretty, mountainous, green island in the Atlantic Ocean off the North African coast. The small island belongs to Portugal, but since it is quite faraway from the continental Portugal, it has … Read >
Europe travel news: stop lugging a laptop, workation that won’t work, country-specific restrictions
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Frequently updated list of travel restrictions in European countries
The pandemic isn’t leaving us any time soon, but travel is still possible. Situation is different in each European country, but here is a frequently updated page for getting in and out of … Read >
Europe travel news: half-tourists, travel agent scam, hydrogen train, mini campervan from VW
Airbnb problems in France, road trip across Europe during pandemic, and Helsinki guide
Coronavirus exposed a dirty secret in travel business: Ponzi-style schemes by travel agents
Read this article by USA Today before booking your next trip with a travel agent. These stories about holidaymakers who had to … Read >
Road trip across Asia and Europe on a bus from India to London
Adventures Overland, an Indian travel company for long road tours, is creating a bus trip of a lifetime for travelers who want to experience South Asia, China, Central Asia, Russia, Central Europe and England. The bus trip will take passengers from Delhi, India, to London, UK. The thing that … Read >