There are many natural wonders in New Zealand. One of them is Rangitoto Island, pure volcanic lava where Christmas trees grow and many birds live. It was bought from the Maori for £ 15. Rangitoto is an island that was reborn about 600 years ago after experiencing a huge volcanic eruption. The vegetation that now extensively covers its surface grew slowly over the raw volcanic lava flows. The island is a huge local attraction, drawing tourists to New Zealand's Auckland - and beyond. A ferry runs twice a day, thanks to which those willing can see this extraordinary creation of nature up close, protruding over the sea level for more than 260 meters. It is located 10 km from the center of Auckland and the journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Rangitoto Island

Older caravanning enthusiasts perfectly remember the realities of that time. For towing a caravan, the good-natured Fiat 125p, Polonez and even the sickly Maluch were enough. Today, drivers focus on versatile SUVs that combine the advantages of several different segments . Among the most interesting and popular market offers we can mention the Mazda CX5 . The Japanese SUV hit the market by storm, attracting customers with its innovative design and loudly advertised innovative technology . For many years, Mazda has been famous for producing boring, practical cars for everyone, with a few exceptions in the form of the crazy MX5 and RX8 . In 2012, a compact SUV debuted in the Japanese manufacturer's price lists - the CX5 model - announcing the upcoming radical changes. There is no trace of the old design, this time the stylists focused on dynamic embossing and aggressive lines . In addition to the standard daytime running lights made in LED technology , we can also count on xenon lights ( optional ). Already the shape of the front and rear bumpers clearly confirms the road disposition of the model - a typical bulbs (when approaching curbs we still have to be careful, this time with the low profile of the tires).

Mazda CX5 - an SUV straight from Japan

The 6th Karkonosze Family Rally will be held on August 25-30, 2015. Its organizer is the Polish Federation of Camping and Caravanning (PFCC), and the rally covers the whole of Poland. As every year, the program of the Karkonosze Family Rally is tourist and recreational in nature. The organizers are planning sightseeing trips and introducing participants to the attractions of the Jelenia Góra Valley and the Karkonosze Foothills, as well as active recreation - games and fun at the campsite. Guests will be able to relax at the foot of the Sudetes and spend time together at the barbecue.

VI Karkonosze Family Rally

In fairy tales, dragons had red, green or gold eyes. Albanian has blue eyes - or at least one. He looks at the world from a small country in southern Europe, from a place approx. 25 km from the city of Saranda, near the Greek border. Whether there are blue-eyed dragons is unknown. However, we know for sure that in the southern part of Albania there are forests that smell wonderfully with fir, cherries and nuts. They are crossed by a dozen or so springs, the most beautiful of which, seen from a bird's eye view, can amaze with its beauty. It is called Syri i Kaltër, which means "Blue Eye".

Syri i Kaltër - The Eye of the Dragon

Appetite grows with eating. It is similar with the amenities useful at the campsite. Once we have an awning that will provide basic protection against sun or rain, we can consider that it is not enough. Additional protection can be provided by the vestibule, and various accessories will make your rest even more enjoyable. We recently wrote about Dometic awnings, but the awning itself may not be enough if you dream of a shaded corner. When we already have a canopy in the form of an awning, a great temptation is the possibility of additional walls that will allow you to organize additional space around the motorhome or caravan.

Not only awnings!

Each of us is well aware of the fact that all devices wear out naturally. Starting with the equipment of the living quarters of a caravan or motorhome, ending with mechanics. The service life of the engine, gearbox and other moving components depends on many factors. Of course, quality and regular, professional service using brand-name spare parts are of great importance. Nevertheless, even new equipment will quickly deteriorate (wear out) if the user makes certain mistakes. Contrary to appearances, you do not need to use the camper outside of paved trails to quickly destroy the suspension - and more. As reported by mechanics, users know many other "effective" ways. Let's start with the most common sin of drivers - aggressive driving on potholed roads . While dynamically passing each corner on our way, we only accelerate tire wear, similar behavior on a devastated artery means strenuous work of shock absorbers, springs, swingarms and all metal-rubber elements. What's more, the entire vehicle frame and the load-bearing structure of the bodywork also work in such conditions - plastic panels will start to crack after some time. Similar results also generate violent shocks - they can violate the tightness of the building. Another important issue that we often forget is the placement of the cargo inside the camper. Many drivers do not pay much attention to this, packing their luggage wherever possible. Instead, place the heaviest packages between the axles - keeping the weight evenly distributed and the load on each axle.

What are the effects of improper use?

Sandy, uninhabited beaches and an average temperature of up to 30 ° C are the advantages of the Seychelles, beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean. The largest coconuts in the world grow on them, and among the rare specimens of birds, we can see a domestic stork that came here for the winter. The azure Croatian waters are wonderful, the blue sea in Greece is astonishing. In Thai coves, the term "paradise" is on the lips, just like on the coast of Malaysia. However, there are places where there are no words to describe delight at the sight of water. Saying "paradise" is definitely not enough. The islands of the Seychelles are such a place - 115 pearls scattered across the Indian Ocean. They are located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. From Poland, you can reach them only with a change in Munich, Rome, Paris, Milan or London. Several airlines fly to Victoria International Airport, including Air Seychelles.

Chasing blue - Seychelles

The last week of August is the time of rest in Zakopane. The 17th Tatra Family Rally takes place then, an event organized by the PFCC. It will be a big goodbye to the holidays!. On August 23-30, 2015, the 17th Tatra Family Rally will be held in Zakopane. It will be a time devoted to relaxation in the surroundings of a mountain landscape, evening meetings and children's games. There are also plans for a barbecue with a snack. Those willing to meet with the group of recreation enthusiasts at the campsite can take part in the entire rally, held on August 23-30 , or in its shortened version - that is, spend time in Zakopane from 23 to 28 August .

17th Tatra Family Rally

Eindhoven is not famous for its beautiful monuments, but Vincent van Gogh himself appreciated its beauty, immortalizing the water mill standing here on canvas. What else tempts the city of skyscrapers and brick housing estates?. In the Dutch province of South Brabant, on the Dommel River, lies Eindhoven, the fifth largest city in the Netherlands. It is a multicultural center where both modern glass skyscrapers and charming single-family houses can be found. You can shop here in huge shopping malls and in tiny shops in the "1001 trifles" style.

Glass houses of Eindhoven

Sooner or later, every driver will face a stressful situation - a letter from the municipal / commune guard with a ticket inside for an offense from a few weeks or months ago. While few of us discuss the punishment imposed by a police officer - they act preventively - but almost no one agrees with the activities of the aforementioned guards. Mobile speed cameras are placed only in "profitable" points throughout the country . No wonder that during a holiday trip we will be caught by a patrol of the city guard , hidden in the bushes, behind a bus stop or behind a fence. Fortunately, thanks to the ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal, we can successfully avoid the mandate.

How can we avoid a mandate from the Municipal / Communal Guard?

Bourtange was born slowly - over 150 years. Today, this small Dutch town located in the immediate vicinity of the German border is a huge tourist attraction, and attracts with its history and architecture. It is a fortress city. Bourtange is located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, in the province of Groningen. They are built on a star plan, which makes them exceptionally beautiful from a bird's eye view. In the past, his main task was to control the route leading from the provinces to the western border of Germany, then under Spanish rule. The trail ran along a sand embankment that had been built between the swamps.

Bourtange

Sprite is a trailer brand belonging to the Swift group. However, while Swift and Sterling trailers are a strong middle class, Sprite models are intended for less affluent customers. But Sprite Cruzer SR is completely out of place in the group of low-budget caravans ... Sprite offers two basic models. Alpine Sport is the cheapest model offered by the Swift Group, which does not mean that it can be purchased for the buck. Its prices in Germany start from around 17,000. euro. For a better equipped Sprite Cruzer trailer you need to spend at least 20.5 thousand. euro. However, we are talking about the 460 version, the length of which - without the drawbar - is 440 cm. Apart from it, four other variants are available, and the top version of the 495 SR (560 cm long) costs 22.5 thousand as standard. euro .

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