300 sunny days a year and 210 km of ski slopes - so much is offered by such a small country. Excellent conditions for skiers can be found in Andorra, nestled between France and Spain. In the Pyrenees, belonging to the miniature state of Andorra, there is a modern ski resort Grandvalira , eagerly visited by enthusiasts of white madness. It is the largest in this mountain range, and consists of six climatic towns: Pas de la Casa, Soldeu, Canillo, El Tarter, Encamp and Grau Roig. All of them are connected by a system of modern lifts, thanks to which avid skiers can move freely around the entire complex.

Winter in Grandvalira - Andorra

Is it possible to have a small, agile car and at the same time be a spacious motorhome? Well, not really. But you can have a small car with the equipment typical of a motorhome. The proposals of the British Danbury brand are aimed more at customers ready to compromise… Or maybe also for those for whom the convenience of movement is more important than the comfort in the interior. For young, mobile people who want to move efficiently and explore the world, Volkswagen Caddy and Fiat Doblo in camping versions can be interesting solutions and certainly cheaper than the more "adult" versions of motorhomes.

Small motorhomes from Danbury

Many people believe that eco-driving, or eco-driving, is all about reducing fuel consumption. This is obviously the most important aspect of saving, but not the only one. When driving a motorhome or car with a caravan, it will also be ecological to save electricity and water. Some drivers will certainly be convinced by the ecological arguments, but for most drivers the economic aspects will be much more convincing! Eco-driving simply pays off, and this is of particular importance on long journeys. When we travel thousands of kilometers with our motorhome, every one liter saved per 100 km gains financial importance.

Economical riding in a motorhome or with a trailer

On January 4, the Magdeburg Exhibition Center will be able to learn about the latest trends in the field of tourism and caravanning. For the 22nd time, exhibitors will present offers addressed to every travel enthusiast. Most of us are already thinking about Christmas cleaning and meals, family gatherings and a break from work. We will barely rest, the New Year's Eve is coming and we will not look back, and the new year will arrive. In the sheer volume of activities, travel enthusiasts may forget that several important events will take place right at the beginning of January, one of them being the tourism and caravanning fair in Magdeburg , the capital city of Saxony-Anhalt. They start on January 4th, so soon.

Tourisma &amp; Caravanning in Magdeburg

Recently intimate, today it is one of the largest centers in Switzerland. The charming Arosa is a health resort for tuberculosis patients and a tempting place with 225 km of great ski runs. If someone is planning to spend a week or two-week skiing holiday, he will probably consider large resorts, "merry-go-rounds" and resorts offering hundreds of kilometers of ski slopes. However, if he only has a short weekend at his disposal, paradoxically, he has more choices. Why? Since in such a situation it is unlikely that you will be able to check all the slopes of large resorts, so you may also consider going to a smaller, more intimate resort. He has a chance to fall in love with small but picturesque towns, not as crowded as crowded and fashionable resorts. He can also find a golden mean and go to a resort placed at the center of the list of famous mountain resorts. A good choice in this case is Arosa - a Swiss resort located in the canton of Graubünden, in the Rhaetian Alps, a few hours' drive south of Zurich.

Ski weekend in Arosa

The Ford Nugget in the version prepared by the German company Westfalia Mobil is available (on special order) from the official Ford dealer network in Germany. It can be concluded that the manufacturer fully accepts the changes that were used in this camping variant of Transit. Ford Nugget Westfalia in the version for 2014 was presented at this year's fair in Dusseldorf. From September this year, the car can be ordered from Ford dealers. The price of the vehicle consists of two elements. You have to pay 36,000 for the car. Euro in the version with a 125 HP engine or 38 thousand. euro for the stronger version - 155 HP. In both cases, the car is powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Ford Nugget Westphalia 2014

In January, the largest tourism fair in Germany - CMT Stuttgart will take place. Their topics are devoted to tourism, caravanning and motorization, and the exhibitors represent 100 countries. On 11.01. – 19.01.2014 in Stuttgart, Germany, the annual great event, or even a celebration of traveling enthusiasts, will take place - CMT Stuttgart. As every year, the exhibitors participating in the fair will present the guests with new products and industry trends of the coming season. CMT The Holiday Exhibition is the largest event of this type organized in Germany. This year, exhibitors from 100 countries will be promoting their services on an area of approximately 105,000 square meters. According to the organizers' calculations, the fair will be visited by over 200,000 people interested in new places for a holiday vacation and technical innovations in the field of caravanning.

CMT Stuttgart fair in January 2014!

The need to pay road tolls is an obligation for drivers in many European countries. We may soon also have to pay for driving on roads in Germany. In many European countries, driving on selected roads requires purchasing a vignette and sticking it to the inside of the windshield. Some use electronic vignettes or - as in Poland - the fee is paid at motorway toll gates. In Austria, tourists traveling by car (with or without a trailer) most often choose a 10-day vignette, which costs EUR 8.70. If you intend to stay in Austria longer, it may be worth purchasing a 2-month vignette for EUR 25.00. The annual vignette costs EUR 84.40. Vignettes are mandatory on motorways and expressways. Additional fees are charged for driving through selected tunnels and high-mountain roads.

Where in Europe do I need a vignette?

Where is the oldest lift in Austria? In Montafon, a resort described by Ernest Hemingway and loved by nature lovers. Hundreds of routes tempt thousands of people each year. There is no doubt that Austria has a lot to be proud of when it comes to the number and modernity of ski resorts. There are not only a lot of them, but they also offer excellent routes, modernized ski lifts and a varied tourist infrastructure. A great example of such a resort is Montafon, located in the south-west of the country, in the very center of Vorarlberg. It is a beautiful valley offering skiers an area consisting of 6 small alpine villages connected by a system of shared lifts.

Skiing in Montafon

Adria is getting ready for the new season with a new version of the Adora and Astella models. Based on the information disclosed so far, we can expect that the changes relate mainly to aesthetics, although new interior layouts will also appear. The Adria brand offer includes six models of caravans, including the mid-range Adora model and the most expensive - Astella. In the case of these two models, their specifications for the new year are not yet known, but photos are available so that we can find out what will change in the appearance of both trailers.

Caravans - Adora and Astella for 2014

Buying a used caravan is just as difficult as buying a used car. What to pay special attention to when buying?. The first question that should be asked by people interested in buying a used trailer concerns the model itself, because a trailer is not equal to a trailer. There are larger and smaller vehicles, with different payloads, with a different number of sleeping places, and with different equipment. A fairly precise definition of what we are looking for will help us make the best choice for us.

How to choose a used caravan?

At the point where Europe and Africa meet, we can start or end the adventure with the exotic. Tangier awaits us, the gateway to a hot continent, separated from Europe by the sea by 14 km. During our trip around Morocco, we will drink a tea with mint cooling the body in many places. However, if we would like to drink very sweet and strong coffee, we should visit Tangier. The city is at the same time the gate through which we enter the country and the center where we say goodbye to it. Sitting at a table overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, we can admire the contours of the Spanish coast outlined in the distance. We are only 14 km away from Europe by the sea.

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Winter in Grandvalira - Andorra