When it is too dark outside the window, the days are gray and unpleasant, you want to be in a place where it is warm and soothing - for example, in the thermal park relaxation pool. Snow may not spoil us, but the temperatures - especially at night - can make many people dream of a proper heating of the bones. Is there a better place for it than the thermal springs? There are plenty of healing water baths both in Poland (it is enough to mention Terma Bania in Bukowina Tatrzańska or thermal pools in Zakopane) and abroad. To take advantage of the wide range of swimming pools, saunas and jacuzzis, you do not have to travel far. Our Slovak neighbors have several tempting complexes where you can relax as much as you want.

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The regulations in force in Poland do not require drivers to carry too many additional items of equipment in the car. Some, however, are worth getting interested in yourself, either for safety reasons or simply for convenience. In every car moving on Polish roads, two additional elements are absolutely required - a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. In the case of a fire extinguisher , it should have a capacity of min. 1 kg, have valid homologation and undergo annual technical inspections. Remember that the fire extinguisher should be placed in an easily accessible place, so definitely not in the trunk.

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Volkswagen T5 has recently become a fashionable object of transformation. Although its modest dimensions do not allow it to be made a full-fledged motorhome, the Volkswagen version of California with a retractable high roof fired the imaginations of motorhome manufacturers. Hymer - known mainly for large motorhomes and caravans, under the HymerCar brand it offers small camping vehicles based on vans. Currently, the offer includes three models based on Fiat Ducato and one, the smallest, based on the Volkswagen T5.

HymerCar Cape Town - an option for mobile

The saying that no matter where, it matters with whom is true once again. Caravanning enthusiasts know it perfectly well, arranging next rallies in various places. It is true that we still have a few months until May, but amateurs of independent travel are already counting down the days. The 11th Halcamp Rally takes place this month - although it is difficult to talk about one specific point in the case of a "mobile" event. We are talking about a rally divided into two stages, the first of which will be organized in Szczecin, and the second in Ciechocinek.

11 Halcamp Rally

Far from Poland, in Krasnodar Krai, there is a resort where in a few weeks there will be thousands of ski lovers. Russia's Sochi is the proud host of the 22nd Winter Olympics . For many it is simple - if skiing, then probably the Alps or other mountain ranges rising up towards the sky from the European continent. Not on another one, because it is too far, and besides, too expensive. However, when someone who is not afraid of hundreds of kilometers decides to go on a winter trip, and can afford a fairly large expense, the boundaries may shift significantly. As a result, it can focus on resorts that a skier with a thinner wallet is unlikely to think of. For example, about the famous Russian resort of Sochi, located on the Black Sea.

Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014

The Centurion is the flagship model of the Concorde brand. This huge truck from Germany can successfully compete with the most "fancy" camping buses of American manufacturers. Big maybe more. A huge motorhome means no compromises resulting from a small space, and also allows you to install almost any equipment. Americans dominate the production of camping vehicles in XXL sizes, but I must admit that their work has not always aroused my admiration. Looking at them, I often got the impression that luxury and glamor cannot be combined with class and good taste.

Concorde Centurion - take a trip by truck

This is by no means an article about the promotion of drunk skiing. Bania is a charming, intimate ski resort, perfect for a family trip and learning to skate on two boards. Those who love skiing and counting down the days to winter holidays, probably dream of medium or large ski resorts with a wide range of lifts and slopes. They can't wait to test their skills, get an adrenaline rush and gain the recognition of the observers. On the other hand, beginners do not always feel comfortable in such resorts, especially when they see the performances of advanced skiers on the slopes, and they stand on skis, swaying with every movement. In such a situation, it may be a good idea to go to a smaller resort and gain self-confidence on specially prepared slopes, among other skiing adepts. Learning is then great fun, without stress, that someone will look at us disdainfully.

Skiing at BANIA

Sterling is a British brand belonging to the Swift Group . The company produces cabins, campers based on vans, but most of all caravans, including the most expensive caravan, Sterling Elite. Sterling Elite belongs to the group of large trailers. It comes in two lengths. The smaller model is the 7.32 m Sterling Elite Amber with a single axle. The weight of this trailer in running order is 1521 kg. The Explorer and Seacher versions are larger - their length is 7.99 meters and the weight is 1663 and 1672 kg, respectively.

The Sterling Elite trailer - everything you can expect

The largest ski resort in Norway, Trysil, tempts tourists with the best slopes in the country and the most beautiful views. Modern lifts, a wide range of après ski and snow guarantee is the perfect holiday. There is no shortage of places ideal for skiing in Norway. Especially when we go to the eastern part of the country and visit its largest ski resort, the magnificent Trysil . It advertises itself as the resort with the best prepared slopes and slopes in all of Norway. In Trysil, we have 66 excellent slopes served by 31 lifts. The season lasts here from the beginning of November to the end of April , and snow is guaranteed by the snowmaking system. The big advantage of the resort is the possibility of going up the mountain with the same lift and downhill along routes of all difficulty levels. Three slopes are connected by one system of lifts and ski slopes, thanks to which we can reach any place without taking skis off.

Trysil - skiing madness in Norway

Here is the Iveco Daily in a version you hardly see every day. For the Dethleffs brand, the Premium Liner model is a showcase - so important that it comes off a separate production line, different from other motorhomes. Technically, we are dealing with a modernized Iveco Daily 70 C17 with a 3-liter JTD engine with 170 HP. But you have to pay much more for it than for a van. Dethleffs offers a camping version of this vehicle with prices from 177,900 euros (in Germany). In return, we get a car that does not resemble its prototype at all - it resembles a neat bus rather than a delivery car. This association can be confirmed by the presence of large, externally accessible compartments located between two layers of the floor. A large garage , however, should dispel doubts - such a facility is typical for premium motorhomes.

Dethleffs Premium Liner - a motorhome for demanding customers

Choose the largest and most crowded ski resort or take advantage of the offer of his smaller friend? In the case of the Italian resort of Marilleva, the decision is easy - it is a guarantee of a dream vacation. The largest ski resorts attract with a diverse offer. Like modern housing estates, they provide visitors with everything they need. The interest in the most famous resorts is so great that in the high season they are mercilessly crowded. To be able to count on a place in the hotel, reservations must be made several weeks in advance. However, you can do it differently - focus your attention on a smaller center, hugging the giant. Staying in it will guarantee us easy access to the main attractions of the region, and at the same time will allow you to avoid the crowds.

Marilleva ski resort

Terock is a motorhome based on the T5 Rockston model. The German company Terra-Camper , which loves to remake Volkswagen, showed what can be done from a seemingly boring van. The basis of Terock can be Volkswagen T5 in any configuration. The engine can range from 83 to 180 HP, and the drive may only be on the front wheels, or on all of them. Versions with both 5-speed and 6-speed gearbox are used. The longest models can measure up to 5,292 mm, and the wheelbase can be extended up to 3,400 mm . The idea of Terock (as well as other Terra-Camper models) is based on a modular construction. Thanks to this, in the middle of the car we will find something like blocks. All of them are made of aluminum, which means that they do not overload the vehicle. And this is especially important in this case, because with an unladen weight of 2,850 kg and a permissible gross weight of 3,200 kg , passengers only have 350 kg to use .

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