Motorhome Europe

Book excerpt: Experience the Thrill of Touring Europe by Motorhome Motorhome Europe is the latest practical guide from Jason and Julie Buckley, authors of the ourtour.co.uk motorhome travel blog and the best-selling Motorhome Touring Handbook. Over the years we've travelled tens of thousands of miles across Europe, visiting more than 30 countries and sleeping in over 1,000 places in our campervan and motorhomes. We've had experiences beyond our dreams, which we'd love you to enjoy too. Motorhome Europe distils our experiences into a 330 page, full colour guide. It's packed with inspiration, tips and practical guidance to help you embark on a new adventure abroad, or to expand your horizons to more distant countries across the continent. Which Countries are Covered? Focusing entirely on motorhome travel outside Britain, Motorhome Europe profiles the following countries in the EU and beyond. Those closer to Britain are covered in the most detail. Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Who is Motorhome Europe For? Motorhome Europe is for anyone with the urge to travel in their own motorhome or campervan, outside Britain in mainland Europe and Ireland. If you’re heading abroad for the first-time, the book will ensure you’re fully prepared. Run through the checklists and descriptions included and you'll be confident you're ready for the coming adventure. If this isn't your first trip abroad, the book offers reminders of what to pack, plus ideas and suggestions for new places to tour. We take you from Norway's North Cape all the way south to Andalusia in Spain, Algarve in Portugal, Sicily and the Peloponnese in Greece. What’s Inside Motorhome Europe? The book is arranged into four parts: Part 1 paints a picture of Europe from a motorhome travel perspective. The types of places there are to stay (campsites, aires, wild camping, restaurants, vineyards, farms & home camping) and ideas for filling your days on the road. Part 2 offers guidance on itinerary planning, where to go and when. Whether you’ve a few days, weeks, months or even years to dedicate to travel. We take you right across the continent, profiling countries from a motorhome travel perspective, how to get there, access toll roads and low emission zones and find places to stay. Colour photos are included to bring the highlights of Europe to life. Part 3 digs down into the detail, providing checklists and practical advice on how to prepare yourselves, your van and your pets for travelling to the continent. Part 4 takes you out onto the road, discussing the practicalities of day-to-day life abroad, from using cross-Channel ferries and the Eurotunnel to driving on the right, buying diesel and using motorhome service points. In the unlikely event something goes awry, we've provided advice for handling problems such as breakdowns and accidents. Thanks for reading folks and happy travels! Jason and Julie Buckley ourtour.co.uk