We have now found a pitch in Pozzallo, Sicily. High season and 35 degree heat is stressful when travelling, and Sicily is probably better at another time of the year. Campsites are of course also significantly more expensive during the high season and we would like to find affordable pitches, but asphalt parking without shade is tough in the heat ... One positive thing is that despite the high season, it has not been full anywhere.
Read morePage 5 of 9
Now we have arrived at Marina di Ragusa, which is on the coast not far from Ragusa. We rolled into the car park here late last night. This is a fairly ordinary site on an asphalt car park, but there are services (even showers!) and we got a fantastic welcome from Tony, who immediately wanted to tell us all about where we had come, about the beer festival going on and how to find our way around the town.
Read moreWe often write about 'caravan sites' on this blog, but what exactly is a caravan site? What is the difference between a site and a campsite - and does it look different in different countries? We thought we'd try to clarify the concepts.
Read moreThe day before yesterday we left Bosa and started driving south along the west coast of Sardinia. Today we have reached the small village of Portixeddu, just north of Buggerru. The roads are winding - sometimes along the coast and sometimes high up in the mountains. We have driven past fields, beaches, high mountains and industrial areas, and sometimes straight through small charming villages (where the motorhome barely fits on the roads).
Read moreNow we have found a favourite place in Sardinia where we feel comfortable! As soon as we rolled in yesterday we felt that "Here we stay for a while!". We started in Alghero on the west coast yesterday afternoon and drove south - on nice winding roads along the coast.
Read moreToday we have moved to a beach and campsite at Porto-Vecchio on the south-eastern side of Corsica. The beach is called Plage de Palombaggia and is located just south of Porto-Vecchio. We have read that this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica.
Read morePalavas Les Flots is located on a small spit of land outside Montpellier, France. This is a charming little town with boats, canals, outdoor cafes and a cable car. It feels like little Venice and how many people have missed out on this gem in France? Join us in Palavas Les Flots with pictures and story!
Read moreNow we are standing on a pitch in Valencia here in Spain, namely Valencia Camper Park. We have left Benidorm behind us and are looking forward to a few days with a really colourful festival. Right now there is a calm before the storm, so to speak. And this campsite in Valencia is perfect for resting!
Read moreCamperContact is a handy app for finding pitches and campsites. Our nice motorhome neighbours here in Albufeira, Lena and Arne, told us about this app. We have now downloaded the app, which is called CamperContact. We have tested a bit and the app seems very smooth!
Read moreThere is much to see and do in Lagos on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal. Lagos is a pleasant and tourist-friendly holiday town with beautiful beaches and a fine harbour. From beautiful churches and forts to boat trips and amusement parks, this city has a history as an old seafaring town. We've listed all the things you don't want to miss in Lagos on the Atlantic coast. Plus, we've got a great place to park your motorhome if you're travelling by caravan.
Read more