The start of the caravanning season is getting closer. The growing interest in an independent form of traveling in Poland means that more and more people are deciding to take their first vacation at home on four wheels. As for any trip, also when traveling by motorhome, you should prepare yourself properly. Thanks to this, the first adventure in the motorhome will not only be fully comfortable and safe, but will also make us happy to repeat it in the future. What to remember before setting off?.

First RV Trip - How to Prepare?

You are casually browsing the web and suddenly you come across an interesting page. How many times has this happened to you? More than once, I bet! The same thing happened to me in early 2010. But let's start one by one. It's January 2010. I sit in front of the computer and stare at the screen like the proverbial hen. A few weeks earlier I bought my fifth Fiat 125p and I think I was looking for some parts. Here you are! Somehow I found the website of Złombol and the information that in 2010 they were going to Asia; exactly to Istanbul. I think to myself, but it would be balls if we went there with the Boys. The idea grew a bit and sniff! Bolima, Spajki and I, known as the Chechen, had a team assembled. Since the crew was there, the next step was to start preparing the car. Fiacik drove down to the garage. The works mad him took a while - I prepared it myself, so I took my time and did everything thoroughly. In the case of a Big Fiat it always pays off. The end of August was approaching, i.e. the start of Złombol! Emotions and tension grew. This day is finally! I am leaving Toruń for Warsaw. As planned, on Saturday we met on Jagiellońska Street, in the garages of the FSOAUTOKLUB Association, and started preparations. Recent fixes, mounting a rack on the roof, oil change and valve adjustment. Finally, PACKING.

The first serious driving of the &quot;Mater&quot; - 2010.

France is famous for its wonderful monuments, interesting history and delicious food. The country has been divided into departments since the French Revolution. There is a beautiful region in the west of France with five picturesque departments. This is the Pays de la Loire. Its capital is the historic city of Nantes on the Loire River. The Pays de la Loire has numerous historic towns , the Brière Regional Park with a unique marsh-agricultural landscape near the mouth of the Loire, the Oriental Park devoted to the culture and garden art of the Far East (Thailand, Cambodia and China), and the Atlantic coast. The Atlantic Loire includes attractive seaside tourist destinations, incl. Le Sables d 'Olonne , La Tranche sur Mer and Saint Jean de Monts .

On the trail of historic towns in the Pays de la Loire

Caravanning tourism in Poland is constantly developing, but still remains in a niche. This state of affairs is largely due to the high prices of caravans and motorhomes. A well-equipped trailer costs similar to the value of an average passenger car. In turn, for a new motorhome you have to pay an average of over PLN 100,000. PLN, which remains a barrier for many buyers. Therefore, the market for used vehicles is booming, both at home and abroad.

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During this year's edition of the Motor Show in Poznań, campers, caravans and caravanning accessories will be shown in three halls! Only one hall more is planned for the exhibition of passenger cars as part of the Motor Show. So it cannot be denied that caravanning in Poland is gaining in importance. We already know the list of exhibitors, and in the case of two of them we also know what they want to focus on this year. In hall 2 CarGO! will present, among others a fully integrated model Bavaria I740 C in the Allure version. The car, which is more than 7 meters long, offers four comfortable beds, including a queen-size double bed. In addition to the extensive equipment, the attention is also drawn to the large luggage space, amounting to almost 2,000 liters.

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The most famous Tuscan people are Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael Santi and Michelangelo, and Tuscany itself is known primarily for its wonderful monuments, fine wine and wonderful oil. However, not only this attracts tourists to this picturesque region. Tuscany is home to some of the best Italian golf courses. Tuscany is often referred to as the green heart of Italy . Its landscape is very diverse - numerous lakes, vast expanses of forests, hilltops, and the 320 km-long coast along the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas are delightful. The beautiful and historic city of Florence is the capital of the region. Tuscany is also the finest golf courses , where the biggest golf tournaments take place.

Golf under the skies of Tuscany

Abruzzo is an extremely interesting area of central-eastern Italy, known as the green region of Europe. It stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the peaks of the Apennines. The historic city of L'Aquila is the capital of the region. The Abruzzo area combines the richness of culture, history and the exquisite taste of Italy. The coast of Abruzzo on the Adriatic Sea has as many as 130 km of sandy beaches . However, the landscape of this region is more diverse, because we can also find here high peaks of the Apennines (the highest of them is Corno Grande - 2,912 m above sea level). In Abruzzo there is the d'Abruzzo National Park with an area of 439 km. There are as many as 30 nature reserves and parks in the entire region. Due to the terrain, the inhabitants of Abrazia mainly deal with agriculture and cattle breeding.

Amazing flavors of Abruzzo

Caretta caravans are an interesting alternative to the more typical types of caravans. Models of the "teardrops" are the most popular in the United States, while in our country they are a kind of exotic, and even a novelty. It is even more worth looking at the most popular version of the Caretta caravan - the 1500 model. We have already described the Caretta Off Road model, recommended primarily to owners of off-road vehicles. However, we do not have to have an off-road vehicle or SUV to decide on a trailer from the Turkish company Basoglu Caravan . Recall - this company has been producing caravans since 1976 , so we are dealing here with a very experienced company.

Caretta 1500 - caravanning without load

Another ski season ends on April 21 in Sölden. A special event is planned for this occasion. Then it is worth coming to the resort and getting to know the picturesque Sölden - an Austrian town in the Ötztal valley in Tirol. It is a real paradise for lovers of skiing. Situated at an altitude of 1,300 m BC, the tourist center attracts not only numerous fans of white madness, but also lovers of hiking and mountain climbing. Tyrol, the tourist region in which Sölden is situated, covers northern Italy, western Austria and borders on Germany and Switzerland. There are many alpine mountain ranges and beautiful valleys in its area. The capital of Tirol is Innsbruck - the largest city in western Austria. Mountain tourism, mountaineering and winter sports are the main domain of Tyrol. The most famous ski resorts in this region are the Zillertal, Stubaital, Kitzbühel, Brixental, St. Anton-Arlberg and Sölden.

Camping Sölden ends the ski season with a bang

Total independence related to traveling in a motorhome is not the cheapest pleasure. The costs of a holiday trip can easily match those incurred in the case of a trip booked in the office. Proponents of caravanning agree, however, that none of the ways of moving can match the freedom of traveling at home on wheels. What expenses do people starting their motorhome adventure have to take into account?. Of course, the costs of renting a motorhome do not apply to those caravanning enthusiasts who decide to buy a new or used vehicle. The full comfort of driving your own vehicle is usually around 20,000-50,000 in the case of used models and from 200,000 in the case of buying a new motorhome. Other fans of free travel can take advantage of the offer of motorhome rental companies. Rental prices vary depending on the season. For example, for renting a Pilote Foxy Van 630J motorhome, we will pay from PLN 340 per night in the low season to PLN 490 in the high season. The daily cost of renting the luxurious Pilote G740GJ Emotion model ranges from PLN 500 to PLN 850. Owners of motorhome rental companies agree - the interest in caravanning is growing, so you should decide to book a motorhome for safety at least a month before the planned trip. This advance notice is especially important in the high season, which lasts from May to the end of September.

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The greenest and most picturesque island of the Croatian Kvarner Archipelago is Lošinj, and its largest city is Mali Lošinj, which attracts tourists with beautiful monuments, sandy beaches and the unique landscape of a bay surrounded by islands. In the old days, the island of Lošinj was connected to the neighboring island of Cres to form Apsyrtides , the largest island in the Adriatic Sea. The islands, however, were separated by the Illyrians in 1600 BC. Currently, these islands are connected by an 11-meter swing bridge , located in the village of Osor.

Mali Lošinj - the pearl of the Kvarner Archipelago

When in 2016 I had the honor of sitting in the Motor Show Awards chapter and presenting the award to Jacek Jaskot (chief designer and constructor of the Globe-Traveler brand) for the Voyager XS motorhome model, I knew this car only from the fair and from conversations with users. Nevertheless, I awarded the award not only because of the high quality and applied solutions, but also for the work that Jacek put into creating a Polish brand, now more and more recognizable and appreciated throughout Europe.

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