The BusEkipa crew are three students from Radom. Anna Białek, Maciej Piechociński and Jakub Pięta were connected not only by the city they come from, but also - or perhaps most of all - by a passion for travel. Last year, our heroes traveled by bus to 9 countries of Western Europe. Despite the student budget and many difficult moments, they remember the month-long trip as the best vacation of their lives. Their shared experiences became a great motivation for them to continue - in 2015 BusEkipa sets out to conquer the Balkans.

BusEkipa project - Balkans 2015

The May weekend in 2015 is not very long, which does not mean that we have to spend it at home. At a distance of about 245 km from Cieszyn, there is the charming Czech city of Břeclav, which is worth visiting at that time. Brzecław is a great place for a picnic - sounds like an advertisement? A visit to it is an excellent idea, if only because it is called the gate to the Lednice-Valtice area, entered on the UNESCO list. During the trip, you can get acquainted with the cultural landscape abounding in unique places. They are not simply relics of the past, but architectural gems. The area is so attractive that it fully deserves a separate story.

May weekend in Brzecław

From the caravanner's point of view, passenger cars from classic segments do not look too appealing. Even a compact or medium-class estate car will not meet the holiday expectations of many of us. What's more - the purchase of each of them is associated with spending about PLN 100,000 . By investing half of this amount, we can take advantage of the wide offer of another segment. The kombivan market has been growing steadily for over a decade, along with the Fiat Doblo, VW Caddy, Renault Kangoo and Peugeot Partner , customers are also attracted by their much cheaper replacement. Dacia Dokker (produced since 2012), like other models of the Romanian brand, conquers the market with the help of a very attractive price and proven Renault technology . It is worth adding that Dokker, like Lodgy, use the Renault Kangoo platform .

Dacia Dokker - versatility at a good price

You can get to the French Noirmoutier by a bridge and the Passage du Gois - a road that disappears under the water twice a day. It is an 18 km long island of oaks, mimosa, dunes and salt marshes.

Noirmoutier - the island of mimosa

Every year, more and more automotive events are organized in Poland, aimed at various groups of recipients. Invariably, the largest of them is the Poznań motor show - Poznań Motor Show. This year's edition (April 9-12) has just gone down in history, marked by another success of the organizers. The April weekend at the Poznań exhibition center was of course dominated by Polish premieres of automotive concerns . The remaining halls have been developed by companies closely related to caravanning - manufacturers of accessories, caravans, campers, rental companies and us - CampRest.com . In addition to the mediocre such as Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, Ford and Mazda, the event was enriched by Porsche, Mercedes, BMW as well as Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Rolls Royce . Interestingly, in terms of the value of the collected equipment, the caravanning hall was undoubtedly second. The whole event was made more attractive by numerous artistic shows accompanying premieres at individual stands, as well as a large exhibition of classics - not only - of the Polish automotive industry.

Preliminary report from the Motor-Show

The resorts at Lake Balaton attract tourists not only with their location. The vicinity of one of the largest lakes in Central Europe is also famous for its SPA centers and the healing properties of the local thermal waters. Hungarian spas enjoy well-deserved fame and the interest of tourists from all over Europe. They hold particular esteem for the resorts in the Balaton area, including Hévíz, located approx. 10 km north of the lake. Thanks to the surrounding hills, it has a unique microclimate, tempting visitors from different countries.

Spa town - Heviz

For the second time, the competition, in which the jury includes prominent Polish automotive journalists, has been resolved. List of journalists awarding the Motor Show Awards. Adam Kornacki - TVN Turbo. Szymon Dziawer - Motogen.pl. Lech Potyński - The World of Motorcycles. Stanisław Sevastianowicz - Auto Świat. Szymon Sołtysik - Top Gear. Martin Śliwa - Moto.pl. Piotr Wielgus - Fleet. Juliusz Szalek - Auto Motor and Sport. Jakub Bielak - TVN Turbo. Włodzimierz Zientarski - automotive journalist.

Motor Show Awards awarded

Probably each of us (without exception) cannot imagine everyday life without civilization amenities - such as electricity. Thanks to it, we can use electronic gadgets, devices and lighting at any time. Also, when going on vacation with a camper or with a caravan, most people are not able to do without electricity. After all, we have to somehow charge our smartphone or laptop. There are at least several solutions to this "life" problem. As you might guess - the easiest way is in our holiday plans. If you want to have constant access to electricity, it is worth choosing those campsites that provide such an opportunity. For a small fee , the facility administrator will provide us with access to the electricity network, if possible. On some campsites, electricity is included in the total price . There are, however, more developed solutions. More often found in Western Europe are independent meters standing at each - strictly defined - parking stand. Thanks to that, we will pay only for the energy actually used.

Energy sources on the campground - aggregate, solar panels, network

As you can read in the guide of Gliwice Caravanning Club Glob, on April 30-May 3, 2015 there will be a one-of-a-kind event "with a bang", in which only people who know how to have fun will take part. Meeting point - Januszkowice (Krapkowice poviat). Outdoor enthusiasts have many opportunities this year to celebrate in a larger group. One of them may be a meeting organized by the Glob Caravanning Club in Gliwice. Not just any meeting - the National Caravanning Globe 2015 , known as the "Rural". Its program includes, among others competitions in milking a cow on time, non-visual sorting of vegetables or loading potatoes.

&quot;Rural&quot; Nationwide Caravanning Globe 2015

Often, when we imagine a vacation, we see ourselves on the beach in front of a several-star hotel, absorbed in blissful relaxation. Well, your dream vacation may look like this. It can also be completely different - filled with a number of attractions and daily activities aimed at recharging the battery with enough energy until the next vacation. Many people associate such active holidays with a stay at a campsite. Changing a hotel apartment into a camping house or a place in a caravan brings only benefits. Firstly, we give ourselves the opportunity to commune with nature, fresh air and greenery. Secondly, today's campsites are real towns with dozens of streets running between the pitches. You have to walk a lot to cover them all - which means that you are forced to be constantly active . Thirdly, we can integrate as much as we want with people from different places, including in various activities, whether on the pitch or in the evening, around the bonfire or dancing. Finally, fourthly, we have a great opportunity to improve our fitness. Depending on what sports opportunities a given campsite offers, we can slim down our figure by using the swimming pool, as well as practicing kitesurfing, windsurfing or kayaking.

Active vacations? At the campground, of course!

Even in the times of the past regime - when literally everything was missing - we could not imagine a holiday trip without the help of various accessories. Virtually every driver used primitive, poor quality, delicate and - what is more - hard-to-buy roof racks. The situation is no different today. If we want to take all the necessary things or sports equipment with us, we must use similar equipment - after all, we do not pack a bike for most cars. The market offers a huge number of products to increase the carrying capacity of passenger cars - roof racks, those mounted on the towbar, and even the boot lid . To sum up: every lover of active leisure will find something for himself. Nevertheless - also on the accessories market it is very easy to find a Chinese or other product that does not meet any quality standards. For this reason, for your own safety, it is better to pay more accordingly and decide to buy accessories from a reputable manufacturer .

Westfalia accessories - safety and functionality

In a region like Cavallino-Treporti, it's hard to decide on one place to stay. Fortunately, lovers of independent travel do not have to limit themselves in this way. This part of the Italian coast is famous all over Europe as a place that is extremely caravanning friendly. There are so many campsites and campsites in Cavallino-Treporti that it would be no exaggeration to say that when you leave one you are practically on the other. If large resorts are called camping villages, it is safe to say that this beautiful peninsula is a camping metropolis . If you look at it from above, you would see hundreds of plots, dozens of swimming pools with colorful slides and a multitude of people who came to relax under the Mediterranean sun.

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BusEkipa project - Balkans 2015