Camping without plans in France and Spain

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Some people plan their camping holiday down to the last detail, but others choose the “I’ll see where the wind takes me” mentality. I normally like to plan my trip, but last summer I changed “camp”. With my good friend I travelled to France and Spain without having booked or planned anything. Going where the wind took us, and looking for adventure! Read about how we liked it and which problems we ran into here.

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Winterbanden in Duitsland

When are winter tyres compulsory in Germany?

09/10/2024

In 2024, the rules for winter tires in Germany are set to change. Starting from October 2024, winter tires featuring the Alpine symbol will be mandatory. Until September, the Transitional arrangement allows the use of winter tires or all-season tires marked with M+S. However, after this period, there is a risk of receiving a fine if you do not have winter tires with the Alpine symbol in wintry conditions. When are winter tyres compulsory in Germany, and what conditions must a winter tyre comply with in Germany?

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Top 5: Best Christmas markets in the United Kingdom

25/10/2024

Visiting a Christmas market is fantastic! All your senses will be stimulated as you walk among the wonderful wooden Christmas stalls, all beautifully lit up. You will be welcomed by the smell of mulled wine and hot chocolate and the Christmas carols will ring around your ears. Visiting a Christmas market will instantly put you in the Christmas mood. We have compiled a list of the top 5 best Christmas markets. And we have added some tips for campsites in the vicinity of the Christmas markets that are very suitable for camping in winter. Make a complete Christmas weekend of it.

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Enjoying the peaceful nature in the Haut-Languedoc

19/06/2023

Lots of holiday makers travel to the beaches of the South of France over the A7. The Route du Soleil, however, is more than simply a motorway to sunny weather. If you leave the motorway just after Lyon and drive west, you will soon arrive in some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in France. The nature parks Monts d’Ardèche, Cévennes, Grands Causses and Haut-Languedoc reach almost to the foot of the Pyrenees. It’s actually a...

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Enchanting mountain landscapes in Berchtesgadener Land

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When we were deciding where to go on holiday this year, we knew one thing: we wanted to see some mountains! We didn’t want to have to drive more than eight or nine hours from our home in the Netherlands, we wanted easily accessible walking routes, and if at all possible we wanted a beautiful lake and a nice town to visit nearby. What did we decide on? The beautiful German region of Berchtesgadener Land. I’d love to share my experience and give you some tips on what to do in this beautiful region. Here are five great days out in Berchtesgadener Land.

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