Tag: vanlife

3 Weeks in Sweden by Campervan: Road Trip Itinerary & Tips

by Selina, posted in English, Europe, Sweden, travel ideas

With what is going on at the moment, travelling in a campervan is definitely a great option and Sweden is one of the most camper van-friendly countries in Europe. It has a very open policy with regards to camping and other outdoor activities and it is one of those countries which is not overcrowded even during the summer months. With its beautiful wide nature, its deep pine forests and its 100.000 lakes Sweden is an ideal campervan destination. This is our 3 weeks camper van itinerary in the Southern part of the country.

Mountains at Steinsee Switzerland

Switzerland Campervan Road Trip: Our 10 days Switzerland Campervan Itinerary

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, English, Europe, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, travel ideas

Switzerland had been on our travel list for a long time, and exploring it by campervan felt like the perfect adventure. This 10 days Switzerland campervan itinerary follows a scenic route through some of the most beautiful regions of the country. Our road trip took us from lakeside towns to high mountain passes and spectacular alpine valleys, making it an unforgettable campervan adventure.

A day-trip to Bouillon in the belgian Ardenne

by Selina, posted in Belgium, campervan, English, Europe, travel ideas

Bouillon, this picturesque village in the belgian Ardennes, is a main tourist attraction in the area. It is famous for its beautiful and majestic castle overlooking the river. When spending a day in Bouillon, you can visit the famous castle, walk through its small alleys, enjoy the river promenade of the Semois river and follow Godfrey of Bouillon all the way to Jerusalem.

How to best find the most scenic campervan spots (Apps and Tips)

by Selina, posted in tips and tricks

Instagram and its #vanlife is promising lots of amazing campervan spots, one more beautiful than the other and surrounded by untouched nature. But when you start travelling in a van, you quickly notice that it is not always easy to find these great spots, especially when visiting touristic areas or when travelling during the school holidays. And while there is no miraculous solution, we wanted to list some ways to find the most scenic campervan spots for an unforgettable trip.

campervan Öland Sweden

Van Tour – This is our campervan

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Van Tour

We finally did it. After some great camper van rentals and some years of reflection, we finally bought our own camper van. And we didn't do things by half-measures as we bought a Hymer B614 CL from 2009. We had watched the camper van market for years and did see 2nd hand prices go up … Continue reading Van Tour – This is our campervan

Mountains at Steinsee Switzerland

Itinerary – 10 days Switzerland road trip in a campervan

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, English, Europe, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, travel ideas

We visited Switzerland, this beautiful country famous for its breathtaking mountain panorama. This is our 12 days campervan itinerary:

Discovering the majestic Aletsch Glacier: Hiking the Panorama Trail at the greatest Glacier of the Alps

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, English, Europe, Switzerland, travel ideas

Hiking is one of the main summer activities in Switzerland and the beautiful mountain panorama is always worth the detour. But this time, we wanted to see more than that and decided to visit the Aletsch Arena in the Bernese Alps to hike along the famous Aletsch Glacier, the greatest (and probably most accessible) glacier of the Alps.

Seeing Reindeer on a Sweden Road Trip by Campervan

by Selina, posted in campervan, Campervan travel, English, Europe, Sweden, travel ideas

When thinking about Sweden, most people probably think of the lakes with its red cabins, wide landscapes and... well... reindeers. While we did see lots of lakes and even more red cabins on our road trip in southern Sweden, we somehow missed the northern wilderness and its special fauna. This is why, we decided to go North and experience another Sweden, a much more lonely Sweden with unpaved roads, an uninhabited landscape as far as the eye can see and, of course, reindeers, these beautiful animals from the North.

Grinda Island Day Trip from Stockholm: What to See and Do

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, English, Europe, Sweden, travel ideas

Visiting Grinda is a lovely way to experience the Stockholm archipelago without travelling too far from the city. After spending time in Stockholm, taking the boat out to one of the islands feels like entering a quieter and slower part of Sweden. Grinda is peaceful, green and surrounded by water. It is the kind of … Continue reading Grinda Island Day Trip from Stockholm: What to See and Do

Pointe du Raz: Hiking at the End of the World

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, France, Micro Adventures, travel ideas

The Pointe du Raz is almost but not quite the westernmost point of France but its huge waves hitting the beautiful high cliffs, its strong wind and its old light tower, named the "Little Old Lady" make this place a popular spot for tourists and locals. If you want to discover this beautiful spot at the end of the word, the best way to visit the famous Pointe du Raz is by hiking.

Itinerary: 10 days vanilfe in Denmark

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Denmark, Deutsch, Europe, Experiences, Itineraries, travel ideas

We do love to travel in a camper van and I must say that Denmark was a perfect destination for that. In only a bit more than one week we were able to discover a big part of the country. This is our itinerary:

Ribe Denmark

10 days Denmark campervan road trip

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Denmark, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, Full travel, travel ideas

After our last year's camper van experience in Slovenia, we just had to have another camper van travel. This time, we chose the low season and a much camper van friendlier destination. So instead of going South, we headed North, to Denmark. This is the full story.

Slovenia Campervan Road Trip: Lakes, Mountains & Scenic Stops

by Selina, posted in campervan, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, Full travel, Slovenia, travel ideas

With no major experience in camping, we suddenly got this idea of travelling in a camper van to enjoy the freedom of stopping whenever and wherever. We therefore decided to just give it a try by renting a campervan for one week in August 2018. Our main destination: Slovenia.