The central part of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, is occupied by the extremely diverse region of Abruzzo. There are three National Parks, the Abruzzo Region Park, thirty nature reserves, and beautiful, historic towns such as L'Aquila, Pescara and Roseto degli Abruzzi. It is a real paradise for lovers of nature, history and monuments. Abruzzo is often called the green region of Europe , and for Italians it is also a "bridge" connecting the southern and northern parts of their homeland. The area is rich in virgin lands, covered with numerous forests, high peaks of the Alps, and the coast with sandy beaches stretches for 130 km . Among these amazing landscapes of Abruzzo you will find many charming towns where you can not only relax, but also admire the amazing architecture from many centuries ago and feel that the history of Italy and Europe is at your fingertips.

Abruzzo for nature and history lovers

As enthusiasts of traveling with motorhomes and caravans admit, the greatest advantage of caravanning is complete freedom in planning the route and stops and no need to book accommodation in hotels in advance. While most fans of a holiday home on wheels still stay overnight at one of the many European campsites, many of them prefer the so-called wildspots . Usually, these are quiet and peaceful spots off the beaten track, offering unforgettable views when you wake up. What is worth remembering when planning a wild stay?

Overnight outside campsites

Although beautiful and full of magic, Languedoc is not as popular as its sister Provence. This one is associated with lavender fields, blue shutters and landscapes that delighted painters - not only impressionists. Languedoc, on the other hand, remains somewhat in the shadow, although it has a lot to offer. Together with Roussillon, which until recently was a separate province, it forms a vast region encompassing the Pyrenees on the Spanish border and the Rhône estuary in the east. Languedoc-Roussillon is an area extremely diverse geographically and culturally. You can clearly see the Catalan heritage there, starting from painting the houses in vivid colors, through the cuisine (including tapas and bull steaks), and ending with traditions associated more with Spain than France - bullfights. The history of the region is also colorful, although often its main color was blood red. In Prouille , approximately 78 km from Toulouse, the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) was born, from which many inquisitors came. In the region we will find numerous ruins of castles nestled in steep rocks, silent evidence of his cruel activities. The scene of particularly grim events was Béziers , the town where the Cathar massacre took place. Fortunately, it also has a brighter side - Pierre-Paul Riquet, the creator of the Canal du Midi, a water route from the north to the south of France, to the Mediterranean Sea, was born there. What other cities are worth visiting during your holiday in Languedoc-Roussillon ? Certainly the above-mentioned Toulouse with its beautiful Capitol and a number of monuments that cannot be visited in one day, Carcasonne with the largest medieval urban complex in Europe, and Albi, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Narbonne, Nîmes and Montpellier are also worth mentioning.

Languedoc flowing with wine

Bored with the travel downtime and "everyday" life, eagerly waiting for the time of our new adventures, we decided to go somewhere for the weekend. After an intense brainstorming, the words close, cheap, climatic and our finger reached Lviv on the map , so there was no turning back;)

Lviv for the weekend

Do you want to spend an active holiday in the spirit of sport and nature, without giving up on relaxation? Campsites on Lake Garda are the perfect choice for you. For example, Torbole sul Garda is a favorite vacation spot for tourists from all over the world who appreciate the possibility of practicing water sports. There are famous prestigious windsurfing and sailing schools here. It is also an ideal starting point for numerous mountain bike tours.

Camping Al Porto on the Garda

The West Pomeranian region of Poland is famous for its unique landscape values. 185 km of the Baltic Sea coast with sandy beaches, dunes, forests and coastal lakes await us there. In addition, this area has an extensive tourist base, both in large cities and in small, but very picturesque towns. An example is Darłowo - a recreational town by the sea, which boasts a medieval pedigree. The Polish coast of the Baltic Sea is a diversified area, where we can find many extremely climatic and picturesque towns. The Baltic Sea itself is atypical and unlike any other sea in the world. It is distinguished by its shallowness - its depth reaches a maximum of 52 m, and at the same time the water level of this sea is higher than in the Atlantic Ocean or the North Sea. It is on our amazing Baltic Sea that we can find such beautiful towns as Darłowo.

Darłowo - the heart of the Baltic Sea coast

In September, in the city of Ryn in Masuria, the National Caravanning Rally - Masurian Piekiełko will be held. As the seats are designed "only" for about 120-130 crews, it is worth confirming your presence now. Camprest.com is a co-organizer of this event. The Bocianie Gniazdo guesthouse is located on Lake Ryńskie. You can relax there, charter a yacht or take a motorboat course. It is here that the Elcamp Group (including a campervan manufacturer) and the Piekiełko Group (to which the guesthouse belongs) decided to organize the National Caravanning Rally - Masurian Piekiełko . Wanting to support this valuable initiative, we also joined the co-organizers.

Sailing caravanning rally in Masuria

Rome, known as the Eternal City and the "capital of the world", can be visited in many ways. On the web, we will find many comments about the fact that with each visit to the capital of Italy, we will discover something new, we will come across a place unnoticed earlier or we will even get to know the taste of the next dish. But it will turn out that there will not be enough time to see everything that you wanted to see. So you have to come back again and again. Rome is a very important point for people spending their  , easily accessible by bus to the center of Rome. It offers relaxation in well-equipped bungalows, as well as in a camper and a tent. Nature lovers will be delighted to stay there, also those who love sightseeing from the height of the saddle - a picturesque bicycle path runs along the Tiber, which takes you to Rome. Guests have at their disposal a swimming pool, solarium, mini market and a restaurant serving both traditional Italian dishes and pizza from a wood-fired oven. Dishes can be eaten inside and outside, cooling down in the shade of the large pergola. There are also busy people who can order a take-away meal without any problems. Camping Tiber is a great place for tourists planning to visit Rome and looking for a base. It is ideal for families with children, as well as for those in love who, in the romantic scenery of the Roman province, want to enjoy themselves and their stay in the Eternal City.

Greenery at the foot of Rome

Slovenia is a small country in Central and Eastern Europe, which, despite its small area, is distinguished by rapid economic development and a thriving tourism sector. The real wealth of this country is nature, but Slovenia is also beautiful, historic towns, especially the oldest city in this country - Ptuj. Slovenia is a country with a very diverse spatial and landscape. There are four distinct areas: the Alps, the Dinaric Mountains, the Pannonian Plain and the Adriatic part (Primorska). The eastern and central parts of Slovenia abound in numerous thermal springs , which is why the region is famous for its many spas, such as Ptuj.

Ptuj - the oldest city of Slovenia

Exploring wild beaches or the most beautiful campsites with swimming pools and trips through the narrow streets of Andalusian cities, where you can hear singing, guitars and where one of the national sports is tapas tour - tasting delicious food served in miniature portions, wandering around many charming pubs. Surfing on the waves, local food, and most importantly, guaranteed sun 75% of the year!. If you like contact with nature, waking up by the ocean, sleeping under the starry sky, and being able to make decisions every day on how to spend the next day, traveling in a camper is the best choice. It is an adventure that you will never forget, the relaxation that comes from contact with nature.

Surfcampers, or mini campers waiting for you in Spain

Emilia Romagna is the largest and richest region of Italy, it attracts tourists with many monuments and other attractions. The area is very diverse - it includes the mountain peaks of the Apennines, as well as the coast of the Ligurian Sea. Emilia Romagna is also famous for its delicious regional products such as great wines, ham, cheese and vinegar. The capital of this region is Bologna, known for its many monuments, as well as the Ferrari museum and factory. Emilia Romagna is considered one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Italy. This is influenced by the topography. Most of this area is covered by the plains of the Po plain , surrounded by Tuscan forests to the north and mountains to the south. The fertile soil of the region translates into the best pasta, dairy products and excellent meats and herbs in Italy .

Emilia Romagna - the unforgettable taste of Italy

A dozen or so days ago I had the opportunity to test a Caravans International camper in the version with an alcove. The Elliot 98 model was made available for testing by Camper Planet from Bielsko Biała, a dealer of vehicles of this Italian brand. We described the entire Elliot series more generally in the CI Elliot article - Ford Transit for your holidays . Since the new Ford Transit was created and companies building campers started using its chassis in the production of new models, I heard only about the advantages of this solution, so I wanted to test it even more. I must also add that I like the silhouette of the Ford Transit and its large grill much more than the common Fiat Ducato. Below I described my impressions from using this vehicle for several days.

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