Lanzarote is called the Island of Volcanoes for a reason. There are about 300 craters on it, what's more, tourists visiting the island can eat unique dishes prepared on a volcanic grill. The legendary phoenix rose from the ashes. One of the Canary Islands, Lanzarotte, has proven that you can go one step further and use the destructive element to your advantage. In the eighteenth century, its surface was torn by tremendous tremors, then it was burnt with millions of cubic meters of volcanic lava, which in a few years wiped out life on a large part of the island. Today, these areas are home to the unique Timanfaya National Park , also known as the Mountains of Fire (Montañas del Fuego). Every year it is visited by over 1.5 million people.

Barbecue on a volcano in Timanfaya

Each year, the Poznań motor show, Motor Show, gathers several hundred eminent exhibitors. In addition to the halls carefully filled by manufacturers of passenger cars and motorcycles, the part intended for caravanning enthusiasts was very popular. As in other exhibition halls, we could see hostesses often serving as help and a friendly smile, especially for lenses, at almost every stand. Walking around the caravanning hall, apart from rich information folders, we could use professional and reliable help of employees of companies presenting their products.

CarGO Camping Center! at the Motor Show

San Marino is considered the oldest republic in the world. It took its name from Saint Marinus, who founded a Christian community on the top of Monte Titano in 301. It is so tiny that it can be considered not so much a country, but an independent urban complex on the territory of a foreign country - in this case, Italy. The capital of the mini-state of San Marino has the same name. It is an enclave with an unusual number of monuments for such a territorially limited area. The city owes the term "open-air museum" to their richness. The most famous ones include the castle, three towers with the majestic La Cesta standing on the top of Monte Titano, the Basilica of San Marino and Palazzo del Governo - the government palace.

Postcard from San Marino

In addition to German producers dominating the campers market, manufacturers of Italian equipment can boast an interesting offer. Contrary to the aforementioned competitors, apart from high-quality workmanship, they also serve clients with great attention to the smallest details, especially design. Rimor, the author of the Katamarano 3 model, has a similar approach to its products. The Italian manufacturer , unlike other players on the market, has not decided to use the Fiat Ducato chassis . Instead, Rimor used a Renault Master , a larger-caliber delivery vehicle. Surprisingly, the car leaves the factory with a black bumper, straight from the budget version. The exterior of the Catamarano 3 does not capture the hearts of passersby, it is just another real European motorhome. Of course, we can choose from the available sticker designs , or give them up at all. The side windows have been darkened considerably , so that even on sunny days, the air conditioning does not have to work with a heavy load. In the rear part of the body, the manufacturer has placed a large storage compartment , perfect for bicycles or other tourist equipment. The STOP light installed at the very top of the third body was designed for safety reasons.

Rimor Katamarano 3 - space and comfort

"Forty years has passed as one day, closer is now than further, you know that. Forty years have passed, gone into the shadows, and will never come back, do what you want." In fact, life over 40 is just beginning!

National Caravanning Rally on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Katowice Caravanning Circle

When trying to buy a motorhome, many of us start their search from the resources of the secondary market, not only in Poland. Brand new designs require a huge budget from the very beginning. In the case of used vehicles, the choice is also huge, with a bit of luck and perseverance, we will find a motorhome for every budget. Unfortunately - also in this group the prices turn out to be high. It would seem that with little funds at our disposal, we are doomed to use old copies. Nothing could be more wrong - after all, the motorhome market is also full of price bargains. The problem is, however, the disadvantages of attractively priced copies - each of them is damaged in some way or visibly worn out. It is because of such defects that we can buy a relatively young vehicle very cheaply. The only question is whether it is worth risking the purchase to bring the motorhome to a working condition yourself.

Is it profitable to buy a damaged motorhome at an attractive price?

One of the country's most intriguing cities is located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This is Évora, a small tourist center of great historical and cultural value. Évora is neither as famous nor as crowded as, for example, Lisbon, 120 km away, but it undoubtedly has something to be proud of. History lovers will surely appreciate that this city is home to the cathedral where Vasco da Gama sacrificed banners before his trip to India. Tourists visiting Évora can see them inside the temple.

Évora - the patron city of the hunt

In passenger cars or campers there are gasoline and diesel engines (for obvious reasons most campers get diesel engines) - both naturally aspirated and turbo-charged . Unfortunately - for a large group of drivers, the differences between them (in terms of operating costs, performance and characteristics) remain unknown. For such a prosaic reason, many of us decide to buy a vehicle, the subsequent driving and servicing costs of which turn out to be far too high for our pocket. Before making a final decision, however, we should learn more about the important differences between naturally aspirated and turbo-charged units .

Differences between a naturally aspirated and a turbocharged engine - service and operation

Uppsala is partying loudly until dawn, and Juwenalia is talked about long after the most abused student has sober up. The city is also famous for its royal mounds and too large cathedral. Uppsala is the former capital and the fourth largest city in Sweden. It is located in the south-eastern part of the country, less than an hour's drive from Stockholm (via the E4 route). It is a well-known university center in Europe and, as befits one, it is teeming with life and endless fun. The fact that Uppsala attracts young people from different countries can be seen especially during the great student holiday - Sista April. This event is partly Juwenalia, partly a free interpretation of the so-called Walpurgisnacht , the night of evil spirits. Legends about the Sabbaths at the Brocken Summit on the night of April 30 to May 1, and the traditions of lighting great fires on the hills to drive away the witches, have become the occasion for events attended by thousands of people each year.

Uppsala - a record by mistake

The caravanning season is slowly beginning, all preparations for holiday escapades are gaining momentum. Many people struggle with a serious dilemma: what type of motorhome will be perfect for them, which type of motorhome to choose in order not to overpay or buy too little equipment. In order not to make a costly mistake, it is better to think in advance what exactly we need. Only when we know our expectations exactly, we can choose the manufacturer, model and its configuration. The extensive motorhomes guarantee their users convenience, comfort and extensive accessories . Unfortunately - for many enthusiasts, they have one major disadvantage: their huge dimensions make it very difficult to maneuver in a crowded city, on a camping field, and even make it impossible to use many parking lots. Interestingly, the situation is not saved even by vehicles built on the basis of delivery trucks with tin bodies - they are also much too tall .

BusKamper at the Motor Show

May weekend is a great time to show children the vibrant nature. This is not the time of shyly growing snowdrops, but of spring in full bloom. Where can you see its exceptional beauty? For example, in the Blue Springs reserve. Depending on the place we choose for the first weekend of May, we can bring home memories of an active holiday or peaceful exploration of nature with the whole family. If we decide on the latter, we can go to the Blue Springs reserve. It covers an area of almost 29 ha, and tourists visit it to see karst springs with an original blue shade, about 400 species of plants, 75 species of birds and numerous mammals (including the muskrat).

May weekend at the Blue Springs

Today, a section of approx. 550 km from Carta to Mamaia. Good road E68, then a little worse E81, but once it became a freeway it was OK, just boring. Bucharest bypass to drive, but not likely during rush hour. Fortunately, we traveled around 1pm our time. Bucharest-Constanta Highway, 11 lei additionally. Behind the highway, we turned left and drove about 20 km on a gravel road, but thanks to this we avoided Constanta. Camping S is big and nice, only a few sanitary requirements. Cost: 115 lei / day / set.

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