It happens many times that a small but visible scratch appears on our car, which we want to remove as soon as possible. We can deal with many faults of this type on our own, but some of them should only be done by an experienced painter. So let's think about when and how we should make an effective touch-up on scratches, dents or chips. Loss of paint on cars is something natural and every driver will eventually get this unpleasant moment. Sometimes they are minimal and that's when it is worth considering removing them yourself, which will be cheaper and faster. Of course, most painting work is quite complicated and time-consuming, and also requires specialist equipment and - most importantly - knowledge. dents or corrosion. In the event that a significant part of your car is covered with rust or there are significant scratches on it, you should not even think about repairing it yourself.

A trip to a painter or a self-repair?

Regardless of whether you travel in a motorhome or a passenger car, if there is a small child among your passengers, it must travel in a child seat or on a special booster seat. Almost everyone knows this, but there are some facts that are worth knowing, and which are rarely made public. The blog OsiemGwiazdek.blogspot.com , run by the owner of the online store OsiemGwiazdek.pl , is probably the best compendium of knowledge about car seats in the Polish part of the Internet. It is there that you can find information on what to look for when choosing a car seat, how to properly install the car seat, and even watch bloodcurdling crash tests with dummies pretending to be children.

How to safely transport a child in the car?

Glory to the slow cars There is such an assumption among travelers, if you love and think about living together, take it on the road and she will show you the truth, said Herman Garcia Woydatt as we sat that April night on the side of the Chicago to Seattle state road. I have been to the States a few times, but if I had to choose just one moment that stuck in my memory, it would be this darkly bent night in fact. A few years later, when I was a little older, the words of old Woydett began to echo loud enough in my head that I had to go on a journey. I had been with my love for some time and although we saw a piece of the world together, I could not name any of these little escapades a real JOURNEY. I'm obsessed with making a loop around something. It was no different this time. I convinced Viktoria that we absolutely had to START LOOP. The choice fell on the Balkans due to its wildness and proximity to our land. For months I have been tracing routes, collecting information and preparing our mobile travel. Unfortunately, this last point consumed much more money than I had assumed, which forced me to abandon the idea of conquering - as Churchill used to say - the soft underbelly of Europe. I spun the globe in front of Victoria's nose and pointed out recently a very fashionable Romania. But fear not, this is not another article about her. So much has been said recently about this beautiful place that on the mountain pass we passed Toyota on Polish numbers, and the driver casually waved his hand at us. No fireworks, no hugs, no dinner together. I definitely preferred the times when, while traveling through Romania, with my father, we only passed the date 1310, and the Pole was an extraordinary rarity. And although we were just there, what I'm talking about can happen at any latitude. Love naturally requires a trial. Mine weighs over two tons and is not quite comfortable in dressage. It is her, or rather him, I devote these words to, because we went south with Viki Defender aka S uperve D efik . I've been working with him all summer. Many things have changed, starting with the engine overhaul, floor protection and roof sealing; by soundproofing the whole and cutting out new carpets to lining the floor with wood, building a bed and a wall unit. Time passed quickly, and when the haymaking began, with music in the speakers and poetry in our hearts, we headed south. I was convinced that this journey could only end in two ways - either we hate this car and exchange it for Discovery II or we love it and it will always warm our garage space. Let's be honest, we were to spend the next time in a tight, aluminum can, in which it is hot or cold alternately, and to which, for unknown reasons, someone attached a rattling engine and two pairs of wheels, and these wheels were additionally wrapped with a thick layer of rubber known in the environment under code name MT. You do not need to explain an expert on the road, and I highly recommend road bike enthusiasts. Let me ignore acceleration and cruising speed. When, after a day of travel, we stopped behind the Hungarian border, tired, we fell asleep quickly and even the nearby 1.8-liter fan club spot could not prevent us from doing so. Complications, however, started on the second day, when, beyond the Maramore mountain range, our heater broke down, and my companion fell ill with an unknown car disease, manifested by shortness of breath and above-average feeling of heat. The heater worked continuously from that moment on, effectively increasing the already high temperature in the cabin, which only made Viki feel worse. After crossing the mountain line, I ordered a break and turned to the mountain road where I found a stream, and behind it a fabulously green and beautiful meadow. I pulled out the swooning Victoria and sat it down in a chair to the accompaniment of the splashing of the stream and the rustling of the grass. The place was truly amazing, so we decided to spend a bit more time there. When we rested in the C-class tourist seats and looked around the area, I realized that if it weren't for Defik, I would have passed this wonderful place without suspecting that it might exist at all. A friend was waiting for us in Cluj-Napoca. He received us very hospitably, giving us the top of his house where, after eight hours of noise and getting out of not particularly comfortable and broken seats, we could rest and take a bath. The evening in Cluj was teeming with life, and we went from pub to pub, where we could not help but eat this or that, because, as Tomi said, everything was wonderful. It was only here that we changed the currency, because at the border we found only a strange, little man with an eye of tens of thousands of lei in the trunk of a Mercedes from the early 1980s. When we came back home, very sleepy and tired, we dreamed only about stretching comfortably in bed. To our surprise, our host organized a small evening with wine, and at two in the morning we were surprised by a fish whose size was more like a horse's head than by weight known from art stores. The next day we left the city lazily and on dirt roads in clouds of dust we traveled from one place to another towards the Black Sea. One time, while we were just having breakfast on the roof in the mountain scenery, I noticed BMW X5 pulling off the main road. As we were a bit higher, and the driveway was littered with uneven ruts, it took a while for it to park right next to us. A middle-aged couple got out of it and in very bad and poor English were asking excitedly about the car. They drove in there just to look at the old and scratched Defender, risking tearing off all those fancy plastics with which their car was adorned. I went down to them so they could look inside. I don't know how much they understood from my story but they were clearly pleased. When they got into the car, they said something that sounded more or less like this: -we have to change this car to match yours - although it could as well be-do you want to change the car with ours? - because they waited a while for my answer. I just smiled at them and then added: -There is no other way for me. They got into the car and drove away, catching the bumper on the ground. Viki was still ill, and I was tired of sitting behind the wheel all the time. One time, she decided to help me a bit and it was then that it is not known how and where a seven-centimeter thick, sharply cut pile stuck about twenty centimeters into the side of the tire, completely ripping it apart. There were many funny moments, such as a sheep siege on one of the mountain roads or our surprise when, wanting to spend a quiet evening on the beach, we found ourselves in the very center of a never-ending party. There I understood the ambiguous smile that appeared on Romanians' faces as soon as I spoke the two magic words - Vama Veche. There were also strange situations, such as a horse suddenly appearing around the bend on a completely unlit road, which was not particularly concerned about braking with a screech of tires; or just as scary as looking for a ferry in a village where the community looked more like residents of one of the larger necropolises than living people. In the middle of the way our starter broke, and although it was annoying to keep firing the car out of pride, we discovered a great desire to help Romanians thanks to it. It was enough to start stuffing the car, and after a while there were already a lot of people of all ages willing to help. Only later did I invent a wonderful method of starting the car with a hammer - it was enough to synchronize the turning of the key with a simultaneous hitting the metal box. During ten days we traveled nearly four thousand kilometers avoiding highways and main roads. We crossed villages and towns forgotten by the world. We slept on a bed made by me in a hotel under a million stars and climbed steep 2000s. We talked for hours and was silent for hours. Our mainstay, the point to which we returned and from which we left, the center of our lives was this absolutely not perfect, angular car. I could probably tell you many more stories, but why would I do it? Despite the fact that Viki was feeling worse and worse and we shortened our trip, we experienced many beautiful moments that will stay with us. The adventure awaits beyond the couch, and the world is ready to show you a lot, just start your engines and open your eyes, ears, nostrils and hearts wide. I wish you a slow and broken car. This overturns the perspective one hundred and eighty degrees.

Rumuniotrjp 2015

The company Bimobil from Oberpframmern near Munich, which has been converting cars into houses on wheels for over 40 years, makes a daring volt. To the disappointment of regular customers, it also presents a model that we will order with a 4x4 drive only on request. During the recently concluded CMT fair, 220,000 visitors passed through the Stuttgart halls, visiting the stands of 2,068 exhibitors from 96 countries. Not only the media attention did not escape the fact that the event's regular decided to make a breakthrough in his production program. Fans of purebred "houses on wheels" associate the Bimobil brand with bodywork on 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles. Of course, there was a debut at the stand, which confirms the leading profile of the German company, but it is the rear-wheel drive model that has the chance to popularize motor tourism among new caravanning fans.

Bimobil - (also) an exception to the rule

Since 2015, liability insurance policies have gradually increased. Over the past 12 months, the average increase in prices has been around 10%. That's quite a lot, and the worst is probably yet to come. What will the new year bring us?. Many link higher prices with the introduction of the BLS (Direct Claims Settlement) system by several insurance companies in 2015. Nothing could be more wrong. BLS does not affect the prices of third party liability policies in any way, and their increase is rather caused by the introduction of special guidelines by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (Polish Financial Supervision Authority). They concern the situation of understating the compensation under third party liability insurance policies for the injured. The activities of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority are intended to curb this practice, and since the compensation is to be higher, the prices of the policies themselves as well.

BLS innocent! So who is responsible for the increase in TPL prices?

Surrounded by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Istria is a dream destination for active travelers. Here you will find mountain peaks and valleys through which a rich network of trails leads and the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, ideal for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The Pula and Brijuni National Parks are places where each of us, regardless of age, will be able to plunge into the depths to discover the world-famous wealth of underwater nature. You can even explore underground caves or ... discover mysterious wrecks sunk years ago. The famous Baredine cave will allow us to discover the most hidden secrets of the interior of the earth. Yes, for any adventurer, visiting Istria is a real paradise. And if we get on the bike, Istria will appear to us from a different, equally wonderful side! If we want, we can travel with the whole family on two wheels, getting to know the charm of small towns where time has stood still. We don't have to worry about whether everyone will be able to complete the route - thanks to the well-developed infrastructure in regions such as Cape Kamenjak, we can easily choose the route to our capabilities. After reaching the destination, all you need to do is enjoy the beauty of wild nature and admire the power of the rocky cliffs against which the sea waves crash.

Istria - the land of active adventure

Integrated Tourer I c-144 LE with an improved, modular interior concept and Chic c-line 4.9 "Edition". A leading manufacturer of motorhomes presents the latest offers in the premium class. The Stuttgart trade fair provides a communication platform for the export-oriented economy of Baden-Württemberg. Since the most modern and architecturally interesting trade fair and congress center in Europe was opened here in 2007, at the beginning of each year, exhibitors from all over the world present here all aspects of leisure and tourism related to traveling in a set with a caravan or on board a motorhome.

Carthago during CMT 2016

On February 26, the most important trade fair event in the region and one of the largest in Poland begins - the International Tourism Fair in Wrocław. As every year, they are hosted in the Centennial Hall. The three-day event gathers crowds of people interested in broadly understood tourism. We invite everyone! Individual tourists, groups, families with children, seniors, students and literally anyone who plans vacations, travels, excursions and other forms of tourism. The 8th edition of MTT is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the power of attractions that we enrich every year. This year we are adding more and we hope that they will surprise not only new customers, but also our regulars. It is also an opportunity to see the historic building, which is the Centennial Hall. The special character of the Fair is preserved thanks to the extraordinary architecture of the Hall, and each of the attractions takes on a unique character under its unusual dome.

International Tourism Fair in Wrocław - 26-28 FEBRUARY 2016

At the great lake, on which hundreds of flamingos wade, there is a huge structure that catches the eye from a distance. This is Hala Sultan Tekke, a place of pilgrimage for Muslims from all over the world, and the lake is called Larnaca Salt Lake. Among the numerous attractions of Cyprus, the Salt Lake, situated near the third largest city of the island, Larnaca, on the south-eastern coast, deserves attention. Every year thousands of birds rest there (migration corridor). They gain strength before continuing their journey, and some stay here for the winter. The lake is especially popular with flamingos, who come here every season in great numbers. It is they that attract tourists the most among the approx. 90 species living around the reservoir.

A mosque overlooking the flamingos

The CMT caravanning fair, held every January in Stuttgart, is slowly becoming an important event for the entire tourism industry. Fortunately, campers, caravans and other caravanning-related offers remain the most important elements of the program. CMT 2016 has just come to an end. Although the winter weather in Germany on January 16-24 in Germany posed the risk that the event would not attract the expected number of visitors, the reality turned out to be better than expected!. 220,000 visitors visited the stands of 2,068 exhibitors from 96 countries. On average, one person spent nearly 5 hours at the fair.

CMT 2016 - interest in caravanning is growing

January is the last month in which we should seriously think about a winter trip to the mountains. If you got a vacation from your boss and you are eagerly counting down the days to rest, plan everything carefully. Check out what you cannot forget. Are you not a sports enthusiast on a daily basis? You will need a proper training to keep your strength on the slope after the first day of skiing. First of all, focus on exercises for the lower muscles - you need to have strong legs to ski on white powder all day! If you are simply bored by running outside and you feel irritated instead of pleasurable, join the gym. Under the supervision of a trainer, you will surely prepare for the season properly. A treadmill or bikes in a closed room can be a lot of fun!.

Get your skis and the right policy

There is an absolutely amazing place in the Norwegian capital. Beautiful and terrible figures froze in it in granite and bronze at the same time - over two hundred sculptures forcing one to reflect on the course of life, the stages of its passing, and finally death. Vigeland Park (Vigelandsanlegget) is one of Oslo's top tourist attractions and is named after a sculptor who was born to sculpt. The park itself - like an organic creation - grew to become gigantic. Initially, Gustav Adolf Vigeland was commissioned by the city authorities to design a fountain.

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