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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsTraveling by Camper in Austria: Beautiful, Easy, but With Rules to Respect
Austria is a fantastic country to explore by camper. The roads are scenic, the landscapes are spectacular, and every journey feels like a postcard: mountains, green valleys, clean villages, lakes, forests, and beautiful rest areas along the way. For camper travelers,...
Traveling with Dogs in Austria: A Great Experience
One of the things we appreciated most during our time in Austria was how dog-friendly the country is. Whether we were walking through towns, stopping at rest areas, or exploring nature, we found that dogs were warmly welcomed almost everywhere. Austria is a paradise...
A Wonderful Stay in Vipiteno
Our stop in the beautiful town of Vipiteno was one of the highlights of our journey through South Tyrol. From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by the town's welcoming atmosphere, stunning Alpine scenery, and rich history. Vipiteno perfectly combines the beauty...
Great Electricity Hook-Up Service for Campers at Garda and Brennero Rest Areas
As camper travelers, having access to reliable electricity is essential for a comfortable journey. During our recent trip along the A22 motorway, we used the electricity hook-up facilities at both the Garda and Brennero rest areas, and we were very pleased with the...
Emilia-Romagna: Italy’s Greatest Table
Some regions are remembered for their landscapes, others for their monuments. Emilia-Romagna is remembered first and foremost for its food. Travelling across the region, it quickly becomes clear that gastronomy is not simply an attraction but a way of life. Every town...
Piacenza: Four Days Discovering One of Emilia’s Hidden Treasures
Unlike most of our journey, Piacenza was not simply an overnight stop. We wanted to explore the city properly without rushing from one attraction to the next, so we decided to do something different. Rather than staying in the motorhome, we rented a small house for...
Marano sul Panaro: A Quiet Corner of the Modenese Hills
Standing where the plain of Emilia begins to give way to the first ridges of the Apennines, Marano sul Panaro is one of those small Italian towns that many travellers pass without realising how much history lies behind its quiet streets. Overlooked by hills covered...
Vignola: The Town of Cherries and the Mighty Fortress
Set along the banks of the Panaro River, Vignola is one of Emilia-Romagna's most attractive small towns. Although internationally famous for its cherries, the town offers far more than agriculture. A remarkably preserved medieval fortress, elegant historic streets and...
Rising above the wooded valleys of the Modenese Apennines
Rising above the wooded valleys of the Modenese Apennines, Sestola is often described as one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Emilia-Romagna. Unlike the famous cities of the Po Valley, Sestola is defined by forests, mountain streams and panoramic ridges...
The Stone That Built the World
Few natural materials have influenced architecture and sculpture as profoundly as Carrara marble. Quarried from the rugged Apuan Alps between Carrara, Massa and Colonnata, this brilliant white stone has been extracted for more than 2,000 years and has travelled from...