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.

On the west side of Gibraltar - Tangier

Economical but reasonable. On vacation, we can waste money or save on everything. We can also approach economics wisely and thus ensure a successful holiday. The title sounds perverse - for good reason. Certainly, we have come across exactly the opposite advice on the web, about how to organize an economic trip, how to spend as little as possible, and at the same time have a great vacation and come back with a lot of memories. Of course, these are very reasonable tips, making it easier for us to experience the holiday in an interesting way, but without having to pay off the loan later. With the fact that some, wanting to save as much as possible, go to extremes, denying themselves everything and turning the trip into a torment for themselves and their loved ones. The thing crashes into the famous golden mean, so desirable and often so difficult to achieve.

How NOT to save on vacation

A modern look, nice and functional interior with exceptionally rich lighting are the main distinguishing features of the new motorhome of the German brand Hobby. To make it even more interesting, the base for this vehicle is the Renault Master. Fashionable, slightly angular shape can be liked. An uneven black strip on the side of the body appears to mark the line of the windows. And although it is only an optical illusion, it attracts attention. Such a bit of avant-garde is just right to arouse the sympathy of younger customers and not to scare the older ones.

Hobby Premium Van - a motorhome full of light

One of the three famous ski resorts located at the foot of three mountain ranges. Its name consists of three parts: Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen. That means fun times three!. German is not an easy language, but it is definitely worth learning. If only to be able to pronounce the name of one of the three famous ski resorts located at the foot of the so-called "Alpine Three", that is the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch mountain ranges. What is the name and what center? Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen, located in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Together with Mürren-Schilthorn and Grindelwald-First, it forms one of the most popular Swiss ski resorts - Interlaken & Jungfrau .

Kleine Scheidegg-Mänlichen Ski Area

LMC - the German manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes claims that the fully integrated Grand Explorer model is its showpiece. This house on wheels is meant to reflect luxury, functionality and spaciousness. Let's see if it really is so. Grand Explorer is certainly not a small motorhome. The term "motorhome" fits it very well, as the vehicle is almost 8.5 meters long and has a maximum permissible total weight of 5 tonnes . German manufacturers have got us used to the fact that one model can even come in a dozen or so variants. But in the case of the largest LMC, we have only 3 versions to choose from - in addition, they differ only in details.

LMC Grand Explorer motorhome - a touch of German luxury

Snow, frost and aromatic mulled wine under the open sky? Baked sausages, cotton candy and Christmas trees decorated with baubles? We will meet them in every major city, at Christmas Markets. We can spend the pre-Christmas time devoting ourselves to Advent reflection or visiting Christmas markets scattered all over Europe like stars in the sky. In every big city you will find at least a few of them, and each of them spreads around not only the aromas of meals served outdoors, but also of aromatic mulled wine. Above all, it offers a wonderful atmosphere of the upcoming holidays each day.

Christmas markets in Europe

Used camper wanted. It would be best for it to be manufactured after 2000 and to offer something more than an ordinary "tin" car with added seats can provide. What can we expect for a price ranging from PLN 70,000 to PLN 100,000? zloty?. Volkswagen T5 Camper with a lifting fabric roof is available for PLN 75,900 . This is a 2007 model. But this is not the vehicle we are looking for. In the next episode of our series, we look at the rather high - as it may seem - price range. Priced up to PLN 100,000. PLN you can find several vehicles that are not too old (2007-2008), but are small vans with residential buildings. If we expect something more, there are campers with a longer history.

A motorhome for up to PLN 100,000

Thanks to Christmas markets, winter in the city does not have to be boring, and December time does not have to be filled only with waiting for Christmas Eve. You can feel the holiday atmosphere much earlier. Many people are irritated by the quick exchange of candles for Christmas trees and baubles, which takes place in supermarkets practically in front of our eyes. As soon as November takes the place of October, the shops can hear the lively notes of Christmas hits, and the closer to the second half of December, the more often we hear Christmas carols instead of famous songs. However, there is something that subtly introduces a festive mood, not in the interiors of shopping malls, but in the open air. These are Christmas fairs organized each year in many Polish cities.

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