Catholic Caravanning Association "Together in the Road" together with Fr. Mariusz Chmura invite you to the 6th National Caravanning Pilgrimage to Jasna Góra Monastery. The pilgrimage that begins the 2018 caravanning season will take place on 7-8 April 2018 . It starts on Saturday morning and ends on Sunday evening. In addition to prayers, time is planned for visiting Jasna Góra and Częstochowa. The culmination will be the blessing of pilgrims and campers, trailers and tugs in the parking lot under the monastery.

This is the sixth caravanning pilgrimage

In the south of Europe lies a small country considered to be one of the greenest in the world, Slovenia. Almost half of its area is covered by forests, and the other - by arable land. It is a country of underground rivers and caves, a paradise for cavers. The Slovenian land hides over 7,000 caves, including the most famous one located in the village of Postojna (Postojna jama). Another cave, Vilenica, hosts a Central European literary festival every year. As the first in Europe, the cave was opened to mass tourism - in 1633, by the decision of the owner, Count Petazzi, it was made available to the inhabitants of Lokev / Corgnale. Slovenia is a country of five historical lands, including the Prekmurje region, nestled between three countries: Hungary, Croatia and Austria.

The charms of Prekmurje

Located at the foot of Monte Maddalena, the second largest city in Lombardy (after Milan) is a true pearl of the region. Brescia, called the "lioness of Italy", is a rapidly developing economic center, where at the same time great importance is attached to the cultivation of tradition and the history of the region, so that it does not fall into oblivion. It is a city of contrasts, winding streets and a huge number of atmospheric places, perfect for tourists visiting Italy. Today, Brescia is a dynamically developing economic center with history in the background. It may come as a surprise that the city is not too crowded with tourists - even in high season. On the other hand, it makes it a great place for anyone who would like to get to know all the best in this country during their holidays in Italy , but without the disturbing crowds. You can start your tour from the Old Town, surrounded by the remains of city fortifications from the reign of the Venetian Republic. There are countless winding streets waiting for us there, and at every turn there is a cozy cafe where you can taste Pirlo, a combination of white wine, campari and mineral water. There are many squares in this part of the city, but one of them stands out - Piazza della Loggia . It is home to the town hall, a palace with a characteristic roof, and a building that is the center of the city's political, artistic and cultural life. Above the north-eastern part of the city, on a hill overlooking a beautiful view, is Castello . The squat walls and the multitude of fortifications of the castle testify to its strategic importance for the area. At the end of the 19th century, it was taken over by the city and now serves as a museum. On the outskirts of Brescia is the Mille Miglia , a museum dedicated to the famous car rally that starts and ends in the city and runs through the roads of northern Italy (the stop halfway through the race is Rome). The history of the rally dates back to 1927. The Mille Miglia takes place every year and is unique for two reasons - vehicles manufactured before 1957 start in it, and the route is only on public roads.

Brescia - the lioness of Italy

Have you heard about water-campers? Water campers allow you to travel by boat and a motorhome or caravan parked on board at the same time!. The Germans call them variously - "Hausboot", "WasserCamper" or from the English "WaterCamper". While the hausboot can take the form of a house on a boat, water campers are more like ferries with space for a camper or caravan . It is a great alternative to a yacht. People who would like to spend time on the water but have their own camping vehicle can take advantage of this by installing it on board. In such a situation, a camper or caravan will become a comfortable cabin with all amenities.

A water motorhome - an alternative to a yacht

Baden-Württemberg belongs to one of the sixteen federal states of Germany. It is a sunny region, dominated by medieval castles and the untouched, unspoiled nature of the Black Forest and Lake Constance. In this natural landscape, the best red grapes ripen to produce one of the tastiest German wines. The capital of this beautiful state is Stuttgart. Baden-Württemberg is famous e.g. thanks to the cuckoo clock, Boss suits and Black Forest ham . However, the land is also known for its vast vineyards and excellent grape varieties , the most popular of which has been the Trollinger for many years. Baden-Württemberg ranks fourth among Germany's largest wine regions and is also the only one that produces more red than white wine.

In the land of wine and sausages

We had been agreeing on the Voyager XS test with Elcamp (the manufacturer of Globe-Traveller motorhomes) for several months, but finally we managed to hunt down a free date only in mid-November. And because this is a particularly busy period in our editorial office, the test had to be extremely short. Short but intense! In four days we covered about 1000 km. At the beginning of the year, we tested a very similar model of this Polish manufacturer, namely the Pathfinder XS (description here: Winter camper test: Globe-Traveller Pathfinder XS ). Therefore, I will not elaborate on the interior layout - it is almost identical. However, I will try to describe the differences that I consider quite important and I hope that they will help you when choosing a new mobile home.

1000 kilometers in a Globe-Traveler Voyager XS motorhome. CampRest test

The Garda Trentino region is a great place for cycling. There are legends about many mountain and road routes. Nothing unusual. There are 44 marked routes, stretching for over 1,300 km. I think that this region is well known to lovers of two wheels, but it is not only a mecca for very active people, but also for everyone who likes communing with nature. I admit that the most beautiful routes leading along mountain slopes, providing amazing views, are mostly intended for experienced cyclists. This does not mean that there are no scenic trails for the average two-wheeler. The routes have been divided into three basic categories according to technical and fitness abilities: easy, moderate and difficult.

Endless bike routes along the Garda

The Forster I726 VB is one of those motorhomes that we were particularly interested in during the Caravan Salon 2017 in Düsseldorf. In the mass of similar camping vehicles, the integrated motorhome of the German brand is very positively distinguished by both the appearance and the unusual layout of the interior. The front with large headlights and a streamlined hood , devoid of the "grill" typical of Fiat Ducato, are the hallmarks of all integrated motorhomes by Forster, owned by another well-known manufacturer of touring vehicles - Eura Mobil . At the rear, there are two rows of narrow LED lights, arranged parallel to the road.

Forster I726 VB - a motorhome for a family of six

"... is a beautiful, kind, charming and entertaining child, endowed with natural goods, attention, knowledge and love worthy of which the only defect that draws him unfair dislike is that he is lower in height than other Beskidy brothers," he wrote about the Little Beskids Kazimierz Ignacy Sosnowski. He noticed the beauty of the mountain range lying in the Vistula basin, surrounded by its three tributaries (the Biała, Soła and Skawa rivers). This range is 35 km long, 10-15 km wide, and the average height of its hills is only 513 m above sea level. Compared to the Tatra Mountains, the Beskid Mały may be of a meager stature, but it does not prevent it from enchanting more tourists. Every year, it attracts thousands of lovers of mountain nature with the beauty of its landscapes and easy routes. They come from all over the country (and not only) to get to know the beauty of the Beskid Mały Landscape Park, Natura 2000 area - an area where you can see a wolf, lynx, and even a brown bear.

Małe is beautiful, i.e. a trip to the Little Beskids

The Dolomites attract lovers of mountain landscapes with the richness of their beauty. With a variety of climbing rocks, a palette of fantastic colors and ubiquitous contrasts - green meadows right next to steep and raw cliffs. The Dolomites were formed in ancient times, when the Earth did not yet know man. They were born as a result of the powerful waves of the prehistoric Tethys Ocean that today proudly soar skyward like jagged blades. In 2009, this beautiful mountain range was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Since then, it has been under special protection, not only as a rich source of information for geologists, but also as a reserve of unique flora and fauna. It delights with the uniqueness of forms and colors.

Two green hearts of Dolomites

We set the date of testing a motorhome from the Polish manufacturer Globe-Traveler in a few good months. All "demo" motorhomes (demonstration vehicles) were constantly on the road between numerous fairs and competitions, and catching one between events was very difficult. Additionally, autumn diseases often crossed our plans, as a result of which the first available date fell in mid-November. Where to go for a weekend in late autumn? Of course, for the Christmas market!. Due to the fact that we live in the south of Poland, we are relatively close to several European capitals where you can see the most beautiful Christmas markets. The choice was unanimous: Vienna.

Colorful Markets in Vienna

During the CARAVAN SALON in Dusseldorf, representatives of the Dethleffs brand presented the result of two years of work on the vehicle of the future. E.Home, as the concept is called, is at first glance a massive motorhome based on the Iveco Daily Electric vehicle. During the conference, project coordinators emphasized that they want to be pioneers and apply technologies that have not been used in this industry so far. A little over 31 square meters of a special solar mat (or rather foil) is characterized by a total efficiency of 3000 Watt and is to be a source of energy for heating, a stove and a refrigerator.

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This is the sixth caravanning pilgrimage