Budapest, called the little Paris of Central and Eastern Europe, is considered by many tourists to be one of the most beautiful cities of our continent. Monumental buildings, bridges, hanging on the water like beautiful, modern cobwebs, as well as radiating avenues, perfectly visible from the most representative place of Budapest, Castle Hill - it must be admitted that the city's architecture is thoughtful, majestic and often a real work of art. If we only have a weekend to visit Budapest, it must be a very intense weekend. There is so much to see. At the beginning, it is worth noting that most tourist routes in Budapest lead along the Danube - the most beautiful and most important monuments stand on both its banks, and the Buda itself with Pest is connected by seven road bridges. They have been built in various styles, thanks to which they create a wonderful panorama, which is best seen from the Gellert Hill. The first bridge that connected parts of the city was the Chain Bridge, built on the initiative of politician István Széchenyi. Both ends are guarded by beautiful stone lions.

A blissful weekend in Budapest

The condition of Polish roads leaves much to be desired, and the cars traveling on them are exposed to extreme exploitation. The group of vehicles particularly vulnerable to damage includes largely large vans, as well as recreational vehicles such as motorhomes. Usually they are loaded to the permissible limits, and this affects the extremely frequent and rapid degradation of the suspension or its components. Broken springs, broken rod ends, damaged bearings are just an example of what you can deal with when using the vehicle in extreme conditions. The worst thing about it is that the damage does not appear suddenly, but gradually, and it is difficult to detect it in the initial stages of damage, so any repairs only take place when the vehicle has a serious breakdown that effectively immobilizes it.

Air suspension in motorhomes

Who hasn't heard of bullfighters and bullfighting? Today, Spain is faced with a great problem, the halls of the bullfight are closed, animal protectors are speaking. And corrida is a very important aspect in the Spanish tradition, although the way of fighting should be changed so that the bulls do not suffer so much. In this case it is impossible to make both the wolf and the sheep satisfied. Now some of the performances have simply been moved to the south of France. Bullfighters are associated with macho, with typical Spaniards - male, brave, brave. After the bullfight, flamenco stands in line, then Don Quijote, created by Cervantes, known here as Don Quixote, asks for his Sancho and windmills in Castile. Castile, probably, is very picturesque, H. Popławska mentions it in Spanish romance, writing "Castile ... the strongly beating heart of Spain, under a sky so bright and clear that when you look at it, you fear the infinity of the universe". Besides, when we say "Spain", we see an image of the homosexual director Almodowar and former prime minister Zapatero. That's it… Is there anything more to Spain, which has recently been hit by an economic crisis? Of course !!!.

Viva Espania!

The standard heating option is a system based on a gas furnace (eg Truma or Dometic) powered by gas from a cylinder. The walls of the motorhome trap warm air, and the insulation is also the double floor, which more and more models have. Some people install electric strip heating directly on the walls, gathering heat in the room quietly (no fan), safely and evenly. An alternative to these systems is independent diesel heating. Companies such as Webasto and Eberspaecher, which offer air or water auxiliary heating, specialize in it. In the case of water, warm air is blown inside with special blowers, and some of it heats the engine. However, with the second option, the air is heated directly in the room. Air heating is most often installed in motorhomes because it is quieter. Its advantage is also low power consumption and instant heat. Devices are switched on using a digital clock or remote control.

Heating and air conditioning in the motorhome and caravan

Barcelona is the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia. It is colorful, bustling and teeming with life - which also has its disadvantages, as it is simply crowded in high season. And it is mercilessly. Barcelona fans say its popularity grew even more after Woody Allen's film "Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona", set in this beautiful city. Every avid fan of Allen's work had to come here and see with your own eyes the places where the characters of the film walked. However, if we go there out of season, we will miss not only the crowded streets, but also the greatest heat. The Catalan capital is beautiful all year round, the winters are light here (about 10 degrees), and to taste all its tastes, it's best to come in autumn or spring. The weather will be beautiful enough, but not bothersome as in summer, people a little less - in a word, perfect for sightseeing. Upon arrival, it is worth buying the Barcelona Card, thanks to it we will receive many discounts, including on public transport and admission. An important information is the possibility of free admission to some museums - you need to check in advance on which days the offer is available.

Barcelona - a city of senses and artists

The risk of staying overnight in a motorhome or caravan is particularly high if we decide to use an unguarded place. In this way, we endanger not only our property, but also our health and, in extreme cases, our lives. A number of anti-burglary security measures and caution will help to minimize the risk of organizing night stops in dangerous areas, to say the least. The basic division of security systems is to distinguish them into mechanical and electronic security. Mechanical security is the basic type of device that protects the trailer against falling into the wrong hands. Anti-theft locks and wedges are popularly used, which prevent the trailer from moving freely. Companies specializing in the production of this type of equipment include LAS, Venus and AL-KO. The cost of buying a blockade does not exceed PLN 200 and in a large number of cases discourages the thief from committing theft. However, it is not a reliable system, besides, it is necessary to dismantle the set frequently and then reinstall it.

Security systems in motorhomes and caravans

Anyone who traveled to Toulouse while visiting France, surely knows why it is called the pink city. Situated on the Garonne river in the south-west of France, the second largest academic center after Paris is full of dark pink buildings. Besides the color of the bricks and the number of students, Toulouse is known for several other things. These include, inter alia, St. Saturnina and the Church of Jacobins.

Toulouse - the city of violets

A toilet in a camper or caravan is now a standard that you could only dream about in the past. It is a certain luxury that distinguishes this type of vehicle from other recreational vehicles. Undoubtedly, having a toilet in the car is highly appreciated and contributes to the high comfort of traveling. What types of toilets are there in a recreational vehicle? A vacuum toilet is a novelty on the market. Dometic specializes in its production. This device uses vacuum cleaning of the shells with grinding the impurities, even before they reach the faeces tank. An additional advantage increasing the comfort of use is the ability to adjust the height of the shell. Another advantage of this type of toilet is the fact that you do not need to use chemicals to eliminate unpleasant odors. The toilet is powered by 12 V. In most cases, however, toilets are used that need chemicals, hence the name - chemical toilets, but beware, chemistry cannot be used in every model. These are mainly types of toilets that do not have their own separate flushing water tank. Chemical toilets are devices made of two parts separated by a latch. We are talking about the lower part, in which impurities accumulate, and the upper part, which is a shell with a lid and often a water tank for flushing such a toilet.

Toilet in camping vehicles

Ireland is a country where you can meet a Pole as often as an Irishman. Thus, even without knowing the language, it is possible to communicate. Even though the climate is temperate, the actual Irish weather is changeable and capricious - it's best to carry an umbrella with you. But not only the aura can surprise you. For example, who knows that you give gifts to postmen before Christmas? And that Halloween comes from here, not America? Or how to explain the uncertainty of sellers who see in the hand of a tourist a banknote with a face value of more than 100 euro?.

Green Island three-leaf clover

Adventure, a sense of freedom and independence, this is what attracts caravanners. Trips to remote, preferably uninhabited places are usually the destination of such vacation trips in a motorhome. However, when traveling in such a vehicle, we are not always self-sufficient and sometimes it is extremely difficult to obtain the independence so desired in this case. What are we talking about? First of all, that when we go to places completely remote from civilization, we are deprived of a power source, which could make the vacation not too successful. We then wonder if the battery of our vehicle will meet the demand for electricity needed to operate the electrical devices on the board of our motorhome or caravan. A good and properly selected battery is the basis for a safe and long journey. The comfort of our travel depends primarily on him.

Electricity in motorhomes and caravans

It will be a story about Paris different from the one known to most of us. There will be no descriptions of romantic dinners at a table overlooking the Eiffel Tower or the delights of the Champs Elysees. No photos in front of the Arc de Triomphe. We will not visit the Louvre Museum and stop in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral to look for the famous Beetle. But we will look at other, equally interesting places. Everyone knows Paris, even if they've never been to it. We have seen the beautiful scenery of the city of love in so many films that it seems that you will feel at ease upon arrival. And at the same time, before the trip, tourists feel excited about visiting this unique place. A special name was even created - the Paris syndrome. Some scientists believe that this is a painful amazement that it is not as beautiful as it is on the screen and it mainly affects Japanese tourists, disappointed with the reality they find. It is probably better, however, to accept the first opinion - that this syndrome is a fascination and joyful tension before arrival, which can even manifest itself in an acceleration of the heart rate.

Paris different from the movies

A typical motorhome has a high and wide superstructure, which distinguishes it from "ordinary" vans and delivery vans. This is not the case with Hymera Car, however. From the outside, the car does not differ much from the usual Fiat Ducato Maxi Van. It is 599 cm long, 208 cm wide and 255 cm high. The manufacturer, wanting to create a camping car on such a basis, had to face a real problem to accommodate all the necessary furniture and equipment in a relatively small area. Indeed, in this model, every inch of space has been used. The effect is that although the vehicle is quite cramped, it still contains everything that is necessary for distant and relatively comfortable journeys.

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