daj Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 i am considering going on a trip around europe for a year starting around sept time hopefully freecamping the majority of it.has anyone any usefull tips or info to give me that has already done a similar trip.any info would be gratefully recieved thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My first step was to buy "Go Motorhoming Europe" and the others they sell on aires and wild camping as well as camp sites, from Vicarious Books. That will answer quite a few of your questions and give you a lot to read. I am not connected to them by the way. Roy Fuller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Or better still come to one of the major UK shows where Vacarious have a stand. That Mel is rather nice!! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 You talking about me chuck? :-D Will I finally be able to partake of your lovely pancakes this time round??? :-> I hear you're a cross between the 'Hairy Bikers' and '2 fat ladies' in the cooking world. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hi daj - welcome to the mad house (probably realised that already! :D ) I would strongly recommend the Aires book, either the English version or the fuller French version, as well as the ACSI book with the discount card. Are you new to motorhoming or a seasoned old-timer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'm green with envy! The longest we've been able to escape for so far was 5 weeks last summer. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time! Do you know yet which countries you intend to include? "Europe" is a mighty big place nowadays, even for a year's trip! As the others have said, there are various "aires" books for France, and some of them include other countries. If you're spending much time in France, definitely join FrancePassion as well ( www.france-passion.com or Vicarious again). The "Bordatlas" does the same job very well indeed for Germany. It has a second (smaller!) volume for "the rest of Europe," which is just as good but naturally far less comprehensive. Languages: In Western Europe, English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but if you want to experience the countries themselves a bit of local language will be helpful, and even those who speak English appreciate you making the effort. Once you get further East (ie across the old Iron Curtain), almost everyone you meet wants to practice their English on you, so just try to learn a few "courtesy" phrases as you go along. Money: I'd advise opening a Nationwide Flexaccount with a Debit Card. They do a fair rate of exchange, and they don't charge currency fees. The Debit card doesn't even attract a cash withdrawal fee. Make sure you've always got some Euros with you, as they're often accepted unofficially even in countries with their own currencies. On arrival in a non-Euro country, use your card in an ATM rather than changing any of your Euros into local money - you'll only get ripped off, and you'll need them again later! If I think of anything else I'll post again. Best wishes Tony PS You don't give your location - You're not my cousin in Melbourne are you, planning a surprise visit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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