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.

What kind of flashlight for camping? Fenix flashlights test

Chianti is a region that stretches between Siena and Florence and includes towns such as Radda, Castellina, Greve and Gaiole. It has gained a reputation for its unforgettable landscapes and the wonderful atmosphere of medieval towns. However, his greatest fame was not the landscapes, but the wine, including the star Chianti Classico. You will recognize it by the symbol - a black cockerel (gallo nero) is looking daringly from the bottle label. Chianti will appeal to anyone who wants to remember a holiday in Italy as a time to savor the flavors. The local landscapes are touching the heart, encouraging you to take long trips. The region smells of lavender and herbs, and gravel roads wind lazily over its gentle hills. There is hardly a person whose mood would not be improved by the sight of sunflower fields, which paint the landscape in a joyful yellow color. The color palette is joined by the greenery of vineyards covering hectares of land. Many tourists visit the region just to get to know the taste of local wine - Chianti is the most important wine region of Tuscany . The local products are red wines, mainly of the Sangiovese variety, with a strongly acidic taste and clear tannins. The best are Castello di Alma, Castell'in Villa and Fèlsina.

Italian Black Rooster - Chianti

The momentum and the setting of this year's Caravan Salon seem to confirm the attitude of the industry - it is very good, the demand for recreational vehicles is constantly growing, and manufacturers in many cases are approaching or even exceeding their production capacity. The annual number of motorhomes produced last year exceeded 107,000 vehicles, which means a 30% increase in just 2 years (!). During many press presentations at leading manufacturers, not so much revolutionary changes and novelties were presented, but cosmetic improvements to existing solutions, at the same time highlighting the problems with the implementation of the flood of orders. Dethleffs alone, with a turnover of EUR 370 million, is at the end of its possibilities, and even smaller players are thinking about increasing production capacity - Carthago, which ended its financial year at the end of July and boasted a total of 4,900 vehicles, for example, is planning 6,000 for the next year, there will be no problems with selling them. Even manufacturers of real locks on wheels (Concorde, Morelo and Volkner) predict a similar increase in demand.

It has not been so good yet, i.e. reflections on the condition of the market after Caravan Salon 2017

Tyrol in Austria is a region that attracts tourists from all over Europe. The lovers of white madness spend their time actively there. The ski season in Tyrol actually lasts from autumn to spring, and there are also routes of various difficulty levels. An unusual place in Tyrol is the town of Heiligenblut, located in the heart of the Alps, which boasts not only beautiful landscapes, but also an interesting history. The highest peak in Austria is Grossglockner in Tyrol, which is 3,798 m above sea level. There you will find a world of eternal ice , rocks and tunnels hidden deep inside the mountain. The picturesque town of Heiligenblut is situated at the foot of this fascinating mountain at the end of the Hochalpenstrasse.

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