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        Wow thats one long camp,enjoy.

As a teacher, I would spend six weeks at a time travelling all over Europe.  Throw a wee three man dome tent, a gas cooker, a tarpaulin that goes above the tent and a couple of chairs into the back of the car, and away I went. 

As destinations I have twice driven to Asia, Italy many times, Croatia once and Spain once.  I always made a point of site-seeing all through central Europe and so I have been all through France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia and all the way up from Bulgaria to Latvia on the Baltic and back through Poland.

Amazing times and only possible due to camping (who could afford to spend six weeks in hotels...certainly not a teacher!).  Of course, now that I am married things are a little different, but my OH is starting to come round to the joys of canvas.

Quote: Originally posted by Greengael on 30/7/2011

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As destinations I have twice driven to Asia, Italy many times, Croatia once and Spain once.  I always made a point of site-seeing all through central Europe and so I have been all through France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia and all the way up from Bulgaria to Latvia on the Baltic and back through Poland.

Amazing times and only possible due to camping

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I wish I had the nerve to do a drive and camp through Europe.  I would love to dip my toe in France, for starters.  I think I would do it if I had somebody with me besides my son.  To pluck up courage.

I am not adverse to driving abroad, I have driven in Majorca, up into the mountains, and in the little towns and villages.  That does test ones driving skills,  lol with hairpins bends, sheer drops and of those narrow lanes. I should give Hard Knott pass ago, to see how it rates against the Majorcas mountainous roads.

Heather

Quote: Originally posted by heath63 on 30/7/2011

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I wish I had the nerve to do a drive and camp through Europe.  I would love to dip my toe in France, for starters.  I think I would do it if I had somebody with me besides my son.  To pluck up courage.

I am not adverse to driving abroad, I have driven in Majorca, up into the mountains, and in the little towns and villages.  That does test ones driving skills,  lol with hairpins bends, sheer drops and of those narrow lanes. I should give Hard Knott pass ago, to see how it rates against the Majorcas mountainous roads.

Heather

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Thanks Kate and Ruth, my son is 13 yrs. therefore school hols only.   I would be the only driver.  I'd love the experience.There does seem some fantastic places to visit. It's just the thought of the two of us. I do look longly at the forum.

Heather

Hi Heather, I'm a single parent with a son (aged 5), I have been taking him to Europe in our car and with our tent for the last 4 years (since aged 1.5) - he has a wonderful time and so do I.  What's the saying ... "there is nothign to fear other than fear itself"?  Driving around Europe is easy .... we are off to Switzerland next week for 3 weeks and I can't wait!  Go for it .... you won't regret it!

Humbird

Thats it, I have been persuaded.  I have to make sure that I can save up enough pennies, so I can tip my toe in France.  Ruth you are so brave driving abroad. only a year after you passed your test.   I must admit, that it is easy driving on the other side of the road, but thats in a hired car, with the steering wheel on the correct side.

It would give Lucas a great experience, and practice his French, not forgetting myself. learning a few words. Possibly stay up North, untill I feel comfortable to wander further a field.

A big thank you for your encouragement, I do apologise for hijacking the thread.

Heather

Happy camping

What a result!!  That is precisely what these forums are for...give it a go, especially as you now see that so many have done it before you.  Saying that though, you will feel like a proper explorer, discovering lands that have seldom been explored!!!

Good luck with planning your trip.  Use the forums to shout out if there is anything that you might need help with.

All the best, et bon voyage!

MARK

A friend left Blighty a couple of months ago and has now reached Romania.  He has packed a tent, but with internet access he has met some wonderful people while "couch surfing".

This is his best venue to date:

http://www.dasparkhotel.net/index.php?lang=EN

Anyone else fancy a night in a sewer pipe?  You pay what you think its worth when you leave!