Already with his earlier models, Globe-Traveler has shown that he does not intend to be only a follower of what his Western competitors are doing, but that he wants to compete with them in terms of applied solutions. But only Rookie can be considered a real revolution. The company from Poland has done the impossible, or at least what the biggest brands on the motorhome market could not achieve. The Rookie model (presented in Dusseldorf under the working name Swift) is one of the few models on the European market, which, measuring only 500 cm in length, has a bathroom and three beds on board!.

Globe-Traveler Rookie - a Pole can!

Today it is hard to imagine that exile to a beautiful island covered with Mediterranean vegetation can be a punishment. For Napoleon, however, it was quite painful, given that he was an ambitious person and, if he could, he would control several places at once, instead of being stuck on a piece of land surrounded by water. Meanwhile, it is enough to get to know this piece of land to envy the French emperor more than sympathize. Elba is the largest of the Tuscan Islands archipelago and the third largest island in Italy. It is situated on the border between the Mediterranean and the Ligurian Sea, and is approx. 10 km away from the coast. The long (almost 147 km) coastline attracts thousands of people every year for whom vacation in Italy is the time of sunbathing. There are beautiful beaches with golden sand and rocky, unfriendly to bare feet. The first group includes, among others Marina di Campo , Fetovaia or Cavoli, and to the second - Capo Bianco and Le Ghiaie. There are many steep cliffs on Elba, natural obstacles preventing you from reaching the wildest places by non-sea routes. The island teases the tourist this way, both tempting and demanding. The persistent ones are rewarded with views of picturesque coves, colorfully colored cliffs and lush greenery. Elba is also a place with the atmosphere of a fishing village. It is loved by divers, both beginners, who can explore, for example, the Pomonte wreck, lying on the bottom at a depth of 10 meters, as well as professionals. They prefer places like Capo Stella , where smooth-skinned moray eels swim between the red coral. On land, tourists spend their time equally interesting - on excursions, mountain climbing and a number of other activities (including a cable car trip to the top of Monte Capanne).

Green Elba

Lake Garda is located in the north-eastern part of Italy. This place is loved by tourists from all over the world. Lush vegetation, vineyards and majestic mountain peaks dominate this famous body of water. There are also many picturesque, often historic towns with intimate, but often excellent restaurants and bars. It is in such places that we have the opportunity to discover the amazing flavors of local cuisine. Lago di Garda is an extraordinary place. It is not only the most beautiful, but also the largest and cleanest lake in Italy . Lovers of water sports, sunbathing and fishing eagerly come there. The southern part of the lake has a more Mediterranean climate than the northern one and is full of thermal springs. On the other hand, the northern shore of Lake Garda is shrouded in mountain peaks, which is why the wind blows there more often, and this is favorable, among others, for practicing windsurfing.

Lake Garda from the kitchen

The Live series (eagerly written by the manufacturer as L! VE) is one of the most important novelties of the Knaus brand for 2018. Under this name, there are semi-integrated motorhomes, with which the manufacturer wants to tempt young people and those who - regardless of age - are looking for their first motorhome. Will Live meet their awakened expectations?. Don't expect a revolution after the Live series. This vehicle will not overturn the caravanning market, but that is not its purpose either. Its purpose is: selling. The highest possible sale. Live is a motorhome from the semi-integrated vehicle range, and it is this market segment that has the greatest competition. The price pressure is enormous here.

Knaus Live - a motorhome for beginners

Will a lover of the past and admiring monuments be bored in a city where an impressive monument to the creator of Marxism, Karl Marx, stands to this day? Will there be attractions here that will overshadow the sculpture 7 meters high and weighing almost 40 tons? Will the center, which is perfectly suited to the term "city of modernism", be able to impress a tourist? The Saxon city of Chemnitz, because we are talking about it, can boast at least a few interesting places. During your holiday in Saxony , it is worth visiting the third largest (after Leipzig and Dresden) center of the region. It is situated on the river Chemnitz and has the same name. It was badly damaged during World War II, so today there are not many historic buildings in it. Most of them were replaced by factory halls, concrete blocks and modernist sculptures. Nevertheless, there are still some attractive places in Chemnitz that are worth seeing. They include, among others Klaffenbach Water Castle , located on the southern outskirts of the city, near the golf club. Together with the hotel and restaurant, it forms a complex surrounded by a beautiful landscape park. It is visited by tourists from various countries (including organized tours), and there are also many cultural events, outdoor events, workshops and exhibitions. Chemnitz also has a nice old Renaissance (Altes Rathaus) and Art Nouveau new town hall (Neues Rathaus). The historic part of the city is best seen from the Hoher Turm, the tower of the old town hall. While visiting Chemnitz , you can go to the top of one of the city's oldest buildings, the 12th-century Roter Turm (Red Tower), and visit the Jakobikirche, the Gothic church of St. James. An interesting point is the Gunzenhauser, a museum with a collection of modernist works, housed in the former seat of the local bank, and postal distance posts with the initials of the Polish king, Augustus II the Strong.

City of Modernism - Chemnitz

Tourist versions of their vans are already offered by, among others, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Could Citroën be joining them? Perhaps... The premiere of the Spacetourer Rip Curl model can be considered a one-off marketing campaign, but we can also think of it as an initial study of the campervan market. Lewis Turner (48) and his daughter Ellie Turner (15) agreed to use their faces to brand Citroen's latest campaign related to the promotion of the Spacetourer Rip Curl model. So let's start with the family. Ellie had a clear knack for surfing from an early age. And since her father had a knack for traveling, he took his daughter all over the world to look for the best surfing spots with her. Traveling not only allowed them to see a lot of the world, but also helped the girl in her sports career. Ellie recently won first place in the UK Surfing Championships and is currently second in the European Junior Championships.

Citroën Spacetourer Rip Curl - a concept for active people

The story of Grado can begin with the fact that it is the part of Italy to which we have the closest from Poland. It is a beautiful resort on the island of the same name, on the waters of the Adriatic Sea. This is not just any island - you can easily get to it by land. It is enough to cross the bridge and cross a dike for a few sections. Grado is a great option for a long weekend or longer vacation, and it is also very easy to reach the main attractions of the region. Surrounded by the landscapes of the Venetian Lagoon, it guarantees an enjoyable holiday.

Birdwatching in Grado

Other European cities designate environmental zones, i.e. areas that can only be entered by vehicles that meet certain emission standards. Worse, for drivers, even if the car meets the standards, it is necessary to buy a special vignette - without it, entering the city center may be fined. How does the issue of vignettes currently look like in popular European countries for tourism?. There are currently 10 ecological zones in two categories in France. The permanent zones are the ZCR . Such zones are valid in Paris, Grenoble, Lille and Strasbourg. Additionally, in the event of bad weather conditions, additional, temporary ZPA environmental zones in Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and the Arve Valley may be activated.

Environmental zones and vignettes in Europe

Garda, the largest and cleanest lake in Italy, lies halfway between Venice and Milan in the Veneto region, at the foot of the Adamello and Trentino Alps. There are many picturesque resorts around this amazing body of water, and at the same time eagerly visited by tourists. One of them is Lazise. Lake Garda is a place where holidaymakers from all corners of Europe gladly return. The climate is mild and the area is lush with Mediterranean vegetation . There are many historic towns near the lake, where you can relax, not only visiting buildings from many centuries ago, but also sunbathing on clean beaches, practicing water sports or using thermal springs. The northeastern part of the lake, where the town of Lazise is located, is mountainous and windy, so windsurfing enthusiasts are eager to relax in this area.

Lazise - a piece of paradise on Lake Garda

The end of the caravanning season does not necessarily mean the end of your motorhome trip. On the contrary, the drop in temperature outside the window warms up enthusiasts of off-holiday trips. Then the crowds of tourists typical of summer are no longer a problem. However, there is a question of proper preparation for the trip in less favorable conditions. It is crucial to ensure thermal comfort for all travelers. How to effectively, efficiently and safely heat a motorhome?

Heat in a motorhome - ways of heating a motorhome

Supposedly three cities, but actually one. It is difficult to say that we are going on holiday to, for example, Sopot or Gdynia, since ultimately we will be relaxing in a large metropolitan center composed of three cities that form a coherent and very attractive whole. The term "Tricity" has ceased to be colloquial for a decade now, especially since the so-called The Tricity Card, enabling, among others, moving between centers on a common public transport ticket or integrating traffic lights ("green wave"). Each of the resorts in the Tri-City agglomeration has something different to offer, so it turns out that a holiday in this part of the country is a triple holiday - three times more attractions, three times more joy and three times more memories.

Three times more fun

Back in the summer, we received three Fenix flashlights for testing. Kolba, a general importer in Poland, has provided us with models that can work well in various conditions, but especially when camping. So we had enough time to look at each of them. These are not the first Fenix flashlights we have tested. Previously, we had the BC21R flashlight, but it was intended primarily for bicycles. You can find the test in this article:   Fenix BC21R bicycle flashlight – for every occasion?. This time it's the turn of flashlights that can illuminate the area, e.g. around the camper, help you reach your destination along a forest path after dark or add atmosphere to our evening camping. Flashlights are presented from the smallest to the largest.

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