Marketing at the highest level - this is how you can briefly define the envelope built for years by Carthago, a manufacturer that puts its products in competition with representatives of premium brands (or at least the upper middle class). Sizable stands at major fairs, first places in the polls for the best camping vehicles of the most widely read German magazines - all of this is to make the user's heart beat faster at the sight of a cream colossus with a red stamp. Are the advantages widely advertised by the brand, such as high level of workmanship and attention to detail, really confirmed? We invite you to the report, or rather the conclusions of the six-month test, mainly in autumn, winter and early spring conditions, which the Carthago CHIC C-LINE generation II was subjected to, namely version 4.8 from 2016. The test covered a dozen or so trips, including a long foreign route, which allowed to reach a total distance of 4,500 km.

A motorhome for half a million - an investment in quality or an excess of form over content? Carthago C-Line test

In the central part of Italy, there are the landscapes of Lazio, the heart of which is the capital of the country - Rome. During the journey through the territory of the region, we will see beaches, rocky coasts and mountain landscapes of the Apennines. Inland, there are lakes, forests and olive groves. The most important monuments of Lazio are in Rome - not only sacred buildings such as papal basilicas (including the basilica of St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls), but also secular ones, including the Colosseum, Capitoline and Pantheon. In addition to the capital, there are many other places worth seeing in the region.

Vacation in Lazio

Adria - a manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes from Slovenia, currently offers as many as 23 models of tourist vehicles. The icing on the cake are the fully integrated Sonic models, but just below them, like a crème de la crème, the manufacturer has placed the semi-integrated Matrix models. All the others are lower in this hierarchy. All Matrix series motorhomes are low-roof models - i.e. they do not have an alcove, but have a pull-down bed in the front part of the cabin. The distinguishing features of this model are also a large dining room and an L-shaped kitchen (although the manufacturer insists on marking this shape with the letter V). Also noteworthy is the relatively large bathroom space and - apparently - comfortable beds.

Three cars - one Matrix

Abruzzo, this beautiful and virgin area of Italy, is still little known in Poland. Meanwhile, it is an extremely picturesque area, often referred to as the greenest region in Europe. It is a "bridge" connecting the southern and northern parts of Italy, an area located in central Italy. Abruzzo is made up of four provinces: L'Aquila, Chieti, Pescara and Teramo. The region is famous for its beautiful coast and mountains, as well as interesting monuments and picturesque hiking trails. In antiquity, today's Abruzzo was inhabited by Italian tribes , but in 304 BC the region was taken over by the Romans . However, in the 7th century, the Lombards ruled there. In the 12th century, this area was assigned to the Kingdom of Sicily , and the Normans took over the power. In 1240, Emperor Frederick II founded the present-day capital of the region - L'Aquila . Over the next centuries, Abruzzo was still ruled by the Spaniards and the Bourbons . In 1861, the region became part of the united Kingdom of Italy.

The most beautiful places of Abruzzo

In most cases, campers and caravans are used by their owners and passengers not only for driving and overnight, but also for spending time during the day. Considering that motorhome trips usually take place in the summer, it is hard to imagine being in them without the proper equipment to protect you from the scorching sun and rainfall. The lack of even a bit of shade or raindrops falling on us can effectively spoil even the most awaited holidays. Do you know what amenities you can use to ensure maximum comfort while traveling?

Campervan awnings - protection against rain, sun ... and nosy neighbors!

It is true that the Caravan Salon fair in Düsseldorf will take place only at the turn of August and September, but we are intentionally announcing it now. This is one of the largest caravanning events in the world, so it is worth writing them down in your calendar in advance and booking a vacation for even a weekend trip to Germany. This year's fair in Düsseldorf will be open to the public from August 26 (Saturday) to September 3 (Sunday) , so for over a week it will be possible to visit 13 halls related to camping tourism.

Caravan Salon 2017 - it&#39;s worth writing it down

Between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf there is an amazing piece of heart-shaped land that is wrapped in the waters of the Adriatic Sea. This is Istria, a peninsula that belongs in large part to Croatia. This place is divided into White, Gray and Red Istria - depending on the color of the earth. The cuisine of this peninsula is diverse, it mixes the flavors of inland dishes and dishes dominated by seafood. The dishes served in Croatia are very varied. On the coast, we can taste mainly fresh fish and seafood , while inland, filling meat stews await us. In Croatian cuisine you can feel the flavors of Italian, Austrian, Hungarian and Turkish dishes .

The flavors of Istria

Planning a vacation is a major logistical undertaking. Many people are eagerly waiting for a two-week trip. After all, vacation is the moment when you can leave your home, change the climate, forget about work and duties. Regardless of whether we are going on a trip abroad or staying in Poland, vacation is always associated with high expectations. We are anxiously analyzing the weather forecasts, looking for attractions and carefully checking the place of accommodation. There is one priority - resting.

I&#39;m going to rest

The Caravans International brand, more and more often recognized also under the abbreviation CI, is the most popular manufacturer of motorhomes from Italy. What can a company that has been operating on the market for over 35 years offer us today?. Certainly, an important distinguishing feature of CI is the wide range of available vehicles - currently it includes 60 models , including camper-vans, semi-integrated low-roof vehicles, campers with alcoves and the most luxurious models - fully integrated.

CI Elliot - Ford Transit for vacation

Caorle is a charming town located in northern Italy in the Veneto region. It is also one of the most popular resorts in this part of the Adriatic coast. The city has a beautifully restored, historic old town, tourist and yacht port, wide beaches, seaside boulevards and an attractive aquapark. Caorle is a city with a rich history . It was founded in the 1st century BC and has been associated with fishing and port activities from the very beginning. This place has Roman roots , and its name comes from the Latin "Caprulae" - probably associated with wild goats grazing in the area.

Caorle - a seaside resort with monuments

Lower Saxony is a region full of landscape contradictions, a wide variety of leisure opportunities, numerous cultural events and picturesque towns. The land stretches between the rivers Ems and Elbe, includes the North Sea coast and the Harz Mountains. The region is famous for delicious food, amusement parks, many tourist attractions and places included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Lower Saxony is a very picturesque region full of contrasts, which is mainly due to the diversity of the local landscape . This area is perfect for relaxation - there are clean beaches, the amazing East Frisian Islands and amazing natural wonders, such as the Lüneburg Heath, the Weser Uplands and the Harz . In addition, Lower Saxony is also famous for its horses, and has as many as 13,000 to offer. kilometers of bicycle routes.

Lower Saxony - a holiday in a picturesque landscape

We always have a small problem with a picnic - if we want to make the most of these five days for relaxation, not for riding, then we exclude long and strenuous trips. On the other hand, our immediate vicinity is already so touring that it is difficult to find anything surprising here. This time we decided to look a bit further and head towards Warsaw. We admit without hitting that we have so far avoided the capital during our camping trips. We associated it with crowds, traffic jams and gigantic prices for camping. We completely forgot about the fact that we have one of the most famous Polish primeval forests just outside Warsaw - the Kampinos Forest. Time to catch up!.

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A motorhome for half a million - an investment in quality or an excess of form over content? Carthago C-Line test