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At the camping shop during siesta times in Spain

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Today we checked out of the campsite in Granada and looked for a camping shop we had been told about. We want a tent to train in! Now it has turned out that it is not very easy to find what we are looking for.

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Albufeira market - and Portugal's national dish

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A few times a month there is a market in Albufeira, here in Portugal, and we managed to get to it today. It is mostly "knick-knacks" that are sold, but you can always make some bargains ...

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8 things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve Coast

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Tips for things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve coast! We are currently travelling in the Algarve with our motorhome and can offer some tips. Albufeira is a nice holiday town with beautiful beaches, a charming marina, a cosy old town centre and lively markets. From here you can also make excursions and visit other cosy towns along the Algarve coast.

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Moroccan crafts - argan oil, carpets and ceramics

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If you are interested in crafts, there is a lot to see and shop for in Morocco. We visited several production sites for Moroccan handicrafts, including various women's co-operatives.

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10 x shopping while travelling

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We don't usually do much shopping when travelling - space in our backpack or motorhome is limited. But something can be fun to bring home. For us it's often a piece of clothing or jewellery, things we use. The exception is Ukraine, where we have travelled almost exclusively for shopping! There, we've had to buy an extra bag on the way home ...

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Difficult to buy shoes in Sweden

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My winter boots are completely worn out, and I really need new ones. But how difficult it is to buy shoes and boots in Sweden! Everything looks exactly look the same. Now I've been round almost every shoe chain in the country (I think), and what do I find? Black straight unlined boots that everyone sees. identical out. Firstly, what's wrong with adding some lining? Secondly, why is it so scary to have a tiny bit of design... like a strap somewhere? A fur trim?

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Men and women shopping on holiday

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Women and men do not buy the same things on car holidays. This is according to the 2013 Car Holiday Report from Stena Line. The top three items on women's and men's shopping lists are completely different.

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Fraudsters on Blocket

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We have some adverts on Blocket right now, and today we came across a scammer. The person lived abroad, wanted to pay via PayPal and send a courier to collect the product. But when I googled the person's name, it turned out to be a first class scammer...

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Valpolicella - with visits to wine producers

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Visiting the vineyards of Valpolicella was one of the things we were really looking forward to! We visited three wine producers: Viviani, Benedetti and Masi. At both Viviani and Benedetti, we were very well received and got to taste around among the good wines. 

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Aperitivo and shopping in Milan, Italy's city of fashion

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Finally, it was a visit to Italy's number one fashion city - it was time for aperitivo and shopping in Milan! Milan is located in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region, and is a city known for both fashion and football. It is also home to some major attractions, such as Il Duomo Cathedral and the Teatro alla Scala opera house.

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