After Marrakesh and Casablanca, Fez, one of the most famous cities in this exotic country, should also be on the list of must-see points for a trip around Morocco. It is here that the University of al-Karaouine (al-Qarawiyyin) is located, according to the Guinness Book of Records and UNESCO, the oldest university in the world. Also in this city you will find the world's largest medina, the sight of which will make you nystagmus and perhaps even claustrophobic. After returning to Poland, even the owner of a very cramped studio will look at his apartment differently, surprised by its spaciousness.

Fez - the heart of Morocco

During the stay at the campsite, sooner or later we will definitely want to have a barbecue or organize an atmospheric evening by the fire. While the former is not a major problem, and we will have the materials needed to prepare the grill with us, lighting a fire requires a bit more preparation. First of all, we cannot afford them everywhere. Besides, unskilful attempts to start a fire can end up burning out all the matches, finishing the gas in the lighter and severely straining our patience. Meanwhile, half of the success lies in good quality kindling, which we can make ourselves.

How to light a fire in a different way than usual?

Is this the end of rounded trailers? Knaus Deseo goes in the opposite direction. In this case, angular shapes look fresh and modern. But this is not the only innovation. Knaus Deseo is a trailer that is to set new design rules. It is supposed to be inexpensive (in Germany it costs from 7,888 euros), aimed rather at young people, and thanks to the modular structure, it will provide great possibilities for furnishing and arranging the interior. Knaus tries to convince with this model that convenient and modern solutions do not have to be expensive. The purchase of a new Deseo trailer is to be an alternative even to the purchase of a trailer that is several years old. In order for the new model to appeal to young people, an interesting design was taken care of. The interior is dominated by bright colors and rounded shapes of furniture . Elements that are supposed to give the impression of coziness, such as colorful upholstery, have been combined with modern, smooth surfaces of bathroom doors or openwork sides of a bunk bed.

Knaus Deseo - equipment requires an additional fee

In the central part of Sweden, in the Jämtland region, is the charming village of Vemdalen. It is a popular ski base located at the foot of the Swedish part of the Scandinavian Mountains. The ski season here generally lasts from the end of October to April. About half of the slopes are artificially snowed. The beauty of the region attracts lovers of rugged landscapes, and the variety of leisure opportunities means that the resort is visited by thousands of winter sports fans each year. Vemdalen advertises itself as a resort where snow is guaranteed . In the period from December 20, 2013 to April 23, 2014, tourists visiting the resort can be sure that they will have access to at least 26 slopes, including trails with a minimum slope of 300 meters. Vemdalen boasts extremely good conditions for winter sports - the resort is located at a high altitude, and in the winter season the thermometer consistently shows sub-zero temperatures, which means that there is a lot of snowfall. In the event that, for any reason, the thickness of the snow cover turns out to be insufficient, a modern snowmaking system will provide skiers with ideal conditions for skiing. In other words, there is no way that there is no snow here and the holiday was unsuccessful.

Vemdalen - skiing to Sweden

Below we present a video created by Tom Allen who runs the blog www.tomsbiketrip.com. The video shows how in a simple way, using only a beer can, a penknife and alcohol, to make a portable tourist burner, on which we can boil water or prepare a meal. www.tomsbiketrip.com.

How to make a tourist burner

After Toruń, Kazimierz, Sandomierz and Płock, it's time for Ciechocinek. It was here, in the famous Polish sanatorium, that the 5th Rally of caravanning enthusiasts took place. It didn't matter whether the participants owned campers, traveled the world with a caravan or simply packed a tent into the car - the only thing that mattered was their passion for independent travel. The rallies have been organized for five years, and the chosen place is always the city on the Vistula River. This year, Ciechocinek and the newly opened campsite were chosen. As the meeting organizers emphasize, this year's rally was the largest. Sixty crews came from all over the country, and a total of approximately one hundred and eighty people participated in the meeting. The rally of caravanning enthusiasts started just before Independence Day. The participants arrived at the campsite on November 8 and left after 11 a.m., treating the rally as the closing of the season.

5th rally of caravanning fans in Ciechocinek

The LMC Scandica caravan was specially designed for those who love to travel in winter conditions. The large and frost-resistant caravan even has a special ski storage!. Those who need a caravan mainly in winter should consider the Scandica model. The trailer costs 30 thousand. euro (in Germany). The longest model measures nearly 9 meters, so it is not a baby. It can easily accommodate four people in its interior, providing them with a lot of space and a comfortable night. But of course, this is not its main distinguishing feature.

SCANDICA caravan - for winter camping

Just beyond the Czech border, in the eastern part of the Giant Mountains, there is the Pec pod Śnieżką ski resort. It is located in a picturesque valley under the highest mountain in the country (1602 m above sea level). Despite the fact that the length of the routes and the number of lifts does not match the Alpine resorts, for years it has been very popular among tourists, including Poles. Only 17 km from the border with Poland is the Pec pod Sněžkou ski resort, which is part of the new SkiResort Černa Hora - Pec project. After purchasing one pass, skiers wishing to use the local slopes will have access to the slopes of several ski resorts: Janske Lazne, Wielka Upa, Svoboda nad Upa and Czarny Dół. The resort also includes some routes of Mała Upa. In the season, free ski buses run between individual resorts on four main lines, thanks to which you can easily get to the routes. In addition, tourists can use the City bus network in the resorts of Czarny Dół, Janske Lazne and Pec pod Śnieżką.

On the other side of Śnieżka

A motorhome, if it is to be in good condition, often requires at least $ 50,000 to spend. zloty. Let's check what motorhome we can buy for up to 70 thousand. zloty. Let's imagine that we can spend up to 70,000 on a motorhome. PLN, although we will be happy to save a bit of this amount. So let's start browsing ads with the cheapest camping vehicles in this range. One of the most interesting offers concerns the MAN 8-163 car. It is absolutely a truck, equipped with a tachograph . The mileage given by the seller is 156 thousand. km . The vehicle was manufactured in 1995 .

Motorhome from 50 to 70 thousand PLN

In the western part of Switzerland, in the canton of Bern, there is a city on whose name many Poles have been breaking their tongues for a long time. Gstaad is a famous tourist and ski resort, part of the Saanen urban complex. It attracts visitors all year round with its rich tourist infrastructure, greenery and interesting architecture, but it owes its greatest fame to its ski slopes. It offers a total of 250 kilometers, and tempts with a wealth of places for tobogganing, the number of snow parks and lifts.

Skiing in Gstaad - Switzerland

The Compass brand is a reactivation of the old British brand, which was decided to revive by the Elddis company. From 2014, Compass will offer three caravans - Corona, Omega and the modern Rallye model, the appearance of which is still shrouded in mystery. The Elddis group currently includes four brands - Elddis, Compass, Buccaner and Xplore . Compass is neither the most expensive nor the cheapest in this company, but like the caravans of other brands, it is based on the SoLiD ( Strong Light Dry ) construction, for which the manufacturer provides a 10-year tightness guarantee .

British novelty - Compass Corona

Recently, you can buy Moroccan cosmetics in Polish drugstores. Maybe not like mushrooms after the rain, but new shops are appearing quickly, where it smells intensely of incense, sandalwood and ambergris, and lovers of oriental cosmetics can buy henna, hair conditioners and body lotions. Morocco itself is a beautiful country and if we have a chance, it is worth visiting. We will get acquainted not only with intoxicating smells, but also tastes that cannot be found anywhere else. For where can we drink mint tea with wormwood or eat a dish saturated with spices such as saffron, turmeric or anise seeds? Not to mention the generous use of the aromas of pickled lemons.

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