Veneto is a region created for relaxation, especially for those who love water, sunbathing and blissful relaxation on a sun lounger. Both families with children and couples in love love it. The municipality of Cavallino-Treporti is located in the Italian province of Venice. The town of the same name lying there, is a resort that enjoys great interest among tourists from all over Europe. According to statistics, about 6 million holidaymakers come here every year, a large percentage of which are guests from the northern part of the continent - Germans, Austrians and Danes.

Campsites overlooking Venice

In the case of caravans, most buyers follow some of the same rules as when choosing a car. When deciding on a brand new product, we can be sure of the clean history of the equipment as well as a guarantee. Unfortunately - not all of us can afford an expense exceeding even PLN 100,000 . The aftermarket comes to the rescue, offering trailers for practically every budget. By using second-hand offers, we can not only save a significant amount, but - against our will - find an extremely worn-out copy with numerous defects typical for caravans.

Typical faults of caravans - check before you buy

Peter Jackson chose a beautiful country for the setting of his films, in which there are less than 13 sheep per man, and the spring water is clean like in no other corner of the world. The end of 2014 was the time of halflings, long-bearded dwarves and slender elves. It was then that the last part of "The Hobbit" ("The Battle of the Five Armies") entered Polish cinemas. Fans of the saga about the world created by Tolkien could once again admire the landscapes well known to the inhabitants of New Zealand.

Elves and Skis - New Zealand

It has been known for a long time that the preferences and needs of customers are radically different on each side of the Atlantic. No wonder then that the wishes of demanding customers are followed by producers who try to adapt their offer to the requirements of potential buyers. Motorhomes built on the basis of popular vans like Fiat Ducato are very popular on the European market. Larger structures - apart from their price - do not exist in our road conditions for a simple reason - they are built on the basis of buses. What's different from overseas.

Volkner Mobil - holiday glamor

Hardly anyone goes on a journey today without taking a camera with them. Even the simplest equipment is enough to take interesting photos. The good old saying is that it's not the camera that takes the pictures, it's the human. You can have better or worse equipment, but if the eye sees "something" in the environment that is worth capturing, it can do it even with the simplest camera. You will ask: so how to take good photos? Learn some tips. "Photography" translates as "drawing with light". There is a reason - the quality of photos depends on the light. Light can play in favor of the photographer, but it can also spoil photos. The worst photos come out in strong, very contrasting light, e.g. at noon, when the sun is at its zenith. Then the sunlit places appear overexposed in the picture, and those in the shade - underexposed. To avoid contrast, take photos in the early morning or afternoon. Soft diffused light is perfect for both portrait and landscape photography.

How to take good photos? - several ways

Only 30 km from Krynica-Zdrój, in the north-eastern part of Slovakia, is Bardejov, a picturesque resort famous for its spa and the country's oldest Renaissance town hall. Currently, the building houses the city history museum. Bardejów (Bardejov or Bardejov) is situated on the Topl'a River, in the northern part of the Ondawa Podgórze. It is a city with a long history and great importance for the cultural development of Slovakia - it housed the country's first public library and the first Slovak theater. In 1986, the city received a gold medal from the ICOMOS foundation operating at UNESCO. In this way, the organization awarded Bardejov for the protection of cultural heritage. This is not the end of the awards - in 2000, the old town was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Relax in Bardejów

Active spending of free time away from hotels, guesthouses and travel agencies is associated with many dilemmas. Avid amateurs of caravanning in the first years of their adventure consider renting or buying their own motorhome or caravan. In the following years, when the passion develops and the budget enables the purchase of new equipment, new dilemmas emerge: a luxurious caravan or a campervan?. The answer to this question is at least as many as caravanners. Each of us has different preferences, requirements and disposition . The qualifications you have - driving license categories are also very important. Undoubtedly, both a motorhome and caravan have a huge number of advantages and disadvantages that are typical of them.

A luxurious caravan or a motorhome?

The winter season in the High Tatras has already begun a long time ago, what has been prepared for skiing enthusiasts this year? New snow-covered routes, increased safety on the slopes, and a number of events where fans of snow madness cannot be missed. This year, several attractions await skiing enthusiasts in the High Tatras. They were prepared in three Slovak resorts which advertise themselves as the best ski resorts in the region, namely in Stary Smokovec, Tatranska Lomnica and in Lake Štrbské.

High Tatras - novelties for the winter season 2014/2015

In modern cars equipped with a diesel engine, one of the most important parts influencing the quality of the engine operation and the comfort of its use is the dual-mass flywheel. It developed in response to the intense increase in interest in diesel engines in passenger cars, the manufacturers of which wanted to convince customers that such an engine is as comfortable and convenient to use as a gasoline engine, and at the same time has a much lower appetite for fuel.

Dual mass wheel - wear and repair

Contrary to appearances - the operation of the caravan does not boil down only to using the charms and comforts provided by its residential part. Spacious interior made of high-quality materials - durable floor coverings, solid furniture and rich furnishings. But that's not all. Issues related to the safety of its use, especially towing it to a place of vacation, are not much less important. Driving with a caravan requires a lot more concentration, anticipation and fluency of movements from the driver than driving the car alone. The driver must take into account many factors that determine the safety of himself and other road users. The curb weight has a huge impact on the behavior of the towed trailer . The heavier our trailer is, the more we load the engine and the entire power transmission unit of the car. During deceleration, the braking system works with double force. Fortunately, only very light constructions are devoid of their own braking system - the other (heavier) trailers are equipped with an overrun brake .

How does an overrun brake work?

The Venice-Beijing Rally, which will start on June 19, will probably be the longest rally in the history of the Polish automotive industry. And also one of the most unusual: with sections like on the Dakar, sometimes for visiting tourist attractions and the age profile of participants from 7 to 70 years old. Last Saturday, the organizers and originators - Wiesław Cholewa and Przemysław Osuchowski, encouraged people to participate in this adventure of life in the TVP3 program "Men's Zone". Both gentlemen told, inter alia, where did their passion for traveling and the idea for the rally route come from, as well as how it will be organized and what its participants can expect from it.

Rally Venice - Beijing: motorhomes are still in demand !!!

In some cases - when traveling in winter by car or camper on roads in mountainous regions - it may be necessary to use winter chains, which it is best to have at least "just in case". So what is worth knowing when deciding to buy such equipment?

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