The name Trakai comes from the word "trakas", which means "road cut in the forest". Although the city is surrounded by forests - and very lush - but the main accent of the Trakai landscape are lakes. One of them houses a castle which is a showpiece of Lithuania. Long after the capital of the Lithuanian state was moved to Vilnius, Trakai was the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Today, it is an important cultural and tourist center that enjoys great popularity. Every year they are visited by thousands of tourists who want to get to know the attractions of Lithuania, including the most famous architectural defense complex of the country.

The land of 32 lakes - Trakai

Visiting the world with your own car allows you to be completely independent from mass means of transport. It is even better if we are the happy owners of a camper that will also replace holiday apartments or hotel rooms. However, before we go on tour, we must properly prepare our vehicle for the road. What should a camper check before traveling?. Before leaving, the motorhome driver should check the technical condition of his vehicle. It is necessary to check the efficiency of the braking system, battery charge, gas tightness and tire condition. It is important that the entire water installation in the camper works flawlessly to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Caravan inspection before departure - what can you do on your own?

In most cases, the main point of interest for caravanning enthusiasts are SUVs, off-road vehicles or spacious station wagons that work well both on the daily way to work and during the holidays. Paradoxically, only a handful of enthusiasts pay attention to pickups that are becoming more and more popular in Poland. In Polish realities, working vehicles very often replace off-road vehicles - after all, extensive additional equipment is enough to achieve a similar result, while taking advantage of tax exemptions typical for delivery vehicles. Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux are the leaders on the Polish market, but we cannot forget about another offer from Japan - Isuzu D-Max .

Isuzu D-Max - hardworking tourist

The most talented artist is Mother Nature. Nobody will beat her with genius, nobody will match her artistry. There is evidence around the globe of her creativity and love of mixing colors into fantastic compositions. We can find them, among others, in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. About 27 km from Rotorua, the lake town of the same name, is Wai-O-Tapu, an area full of thermal springs and geysers gushing into the air. In the Maori language the name of this geothermically active region means "Holy Waters" .

Wai-O-Tapu Colors

Charging the battery with solar energy? Yes! The patented solution is designed to put an end to starting problems for your vehicle. All batteries are self-discharging. The pace depends both on the type of battery and the temperature at which they are stored. Automatic discharge of starter batteries in vehicles that have been left parked for a long period of time is a problem for many drivers. After two months, the battery may lose 40-60% of its original efficiency, and in the worst case the battery may be damaged. Even a fully functional battery loses one fifth of its capacity at 0 ° C. Owners of vehicles that are used seasonally (including tourist vehicles) are particularly at risk of this risk.

The sun protects the efficiency of the battery

A winter ski trip is often associated with recreation in Austria, Slovakia or Switzerland. Meanwhile, France also has a lot to offer in the field of ski resorts. In this country, there are over 400 well-organized resorts for winter sports enthusiasts, located both in the Alps and the Pyrenees, the Vosges Mountains, the Central Massif and the Jura. The season in the French Alps lasts from December to April, but the greatest number of tourists can be expected in February and March.

Go skiing? Only in the Alps!

Elegance is currently the flagship model of the Burstner brand. This means that instead of the lowest price, in this case we should rather expect the highest quality. It is not a vehicle for those looking for compromises. From the outside, the Elegance model is difficult to distinguish from the Viseo , and especially the Aviano - other integrated motorhomes by Burstner. The intriguing front is nothing like the Fiat Ducato, on which each of these models is based. Elegance looks modern, a bit aggressive, but without exaggeration - its design is quite neutral, so it has a chance to appeal to people with very different tastes.

Burstner Elegance - modernity at a price

In northwest Austria, Salzburg is an important cultural center, winter sports center and the birthplace of one of the most famous European composers - the father of Requiem in D minor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Austrian cuisine has charmed many gourmets, which is not surprising, considering its diversity. Is it a simple, modest Gugelhopf, i.e. a grandmother sprinkled with light powdered sugar like the first snowball, or a more exquisite Mohr im Hemd, or a "black T-shirt", delightfully moist with chocolate and covered with a cap of whipped cream - the very thought is drooling. For this a cup of strong black coffee and you can forget about God's world. Where is it worth visiting for such a dessert while in Salzburg? Café Tomaselli is located in the Old Market Square, the oldest cafe not only in this country, but also in the whole of Western Europe. The beginnings of its activity date back to the 18th century, and among the guests sitting at its tables are Reinhardt, Haydn and Mozart himself.

For a coffee in Salzburg

There are a lot of brands on the caravanning market - especially beyond our western border. So motorhome manufacturers are looking for ways to stand out. In the case of Sun Living, such a distinguishing feature can be the bed, or more precisely, the number of sleeping places. Will Sun Living be successful in the market by being able to order more beds than its competitors? It is very possible, especially if the brand decides to expand to Central and Eastern Europe, where practical values combined with a good price-quality ratio are of particular importance. Sun Living can provide comfortable accommodation for up to seven people (!) In a vehicle that still does not fall within the definition of a truck, so you can drive it with a category B driving license.

Sun Living - career by bed

The Danish island of Funen is home to Odense, an old resort with a beautiful cathedral, numerous museums and even more green areas. The author of the Ugly Duckling and the creator of the Four Temperaments was born there. The Grimm brothers created cruel fairy tales, and Hans Christian Andersen - sad ones. Who did not feel sorry for the cold and hungry girl who wandered the streets on New Year's Eve, trying to sell at least a packet of matches? Who has not pondered over the unhappy love of a lead soldier and a paper lady? Readers of Andersen's fairy tales have learned to look at things old and broken, at things that are only seemingly dead, differently.

Odense Andersen

For decades, the four-wheel drive has been perfect for both off-road vehicles and ordinary passenger cars. The solution significantly improves the driving properties of vehicles and traction in particularly difficult conditions, e.g. in winter. Thanks to it, you will not get stuck in a snowdrift and you can easily negotiate sharp turns on snowy roads or completely icy surfaces. 2WD vehicles do great when the weather is favorable. However, when there are problems - rain, snow or even surface contamination - the acceleration takes on a grotesque image of the helpless work of the wheels. If you want to avoid the hassle, consider purchasing a four-wheel drive car. Then driving even in the most unfavorable conditions becomes possible - it brings joy and saves many nervous situations.

All-wheel drive - especially useful in winter

Who does not associate a photo of a table standing on a terribly white terrace overlooking an even more terrifyingly blue sea? On cool autumn evenings, you can peek at them, sigh and dream about drinking coffee in the morning on such a terrace, blissfully gazing at the vastness of water and setting your face to the rays of the sun. Such photos often come from advertisements for apartments in Santorini. What ensures a couple in love prosperity for many years - apart from love? Being able to compromise, supporting another person, listening to each other ... Every relationship has its recipe for happiness. Some believe that a visit to Santorini will guarantee a lasting feeling. This does not only apply to the inhabitants of Greece - lovers come to the island from many countries, and traces of their stay (closed padlocks or the initials in hearts carved on rocks) can be seen in many places.

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The land of 32 lakes - Trakai