Category: Europe

Dale Chihulyˊs Blown Glass Art at Kew Gardens in London

The Chihuly exhibition “Reflections on Nature” in Kew Gardens in London provided opportunities to take beautiful photos of his colourful glass sculptures.

Impressions of the 40th Willys Overland Vehicle Meeting

Our impressions of the 40th Willys Overland Vehicle Meeting in words and photos. If you get the chance, go and attend this big, pleasant event in Germany!

Discover the Attractions of the UK Canal System

When you travel around the United Kingdom, visit some attractions along the extensive canal system, like the World Heritage listed Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

view of Evora from above: white houses, red-tiled roofs and outdoor restaurants under umbrellas

Are Evora and Alentejo Worth a Trip from Lisbon?

Alentejo: it’s worth a trip to see the world heritage city of Evora, Megalithic monuments, Roman relics, cathedrals & castles in fortified towns, cork forests, and more.

15 Fascinating Things to Do and See in Merida, Spain

Merida, often overlooked by tourists in Spain, has many fascinating and varied Roman artifacts. Here are the 15 best things to do and see in Mérida!

Our featured image, which shows the statue in front of the marble facade of the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa - with title text.

2 Top Travel Tips in Alentejo: Vila Viçosa and Estremoz

Our travel tip: Vila Viçosa and Estremoz, two intriguing small towns in the east of Alentejo. Both have important roles in Portugal’s history and economy.

Looking along the eastern town wall of Elvas, with the yellow painted garrison barracks in the background. Our featured image with text overlay.

Elvas, a Worthy World Heritage Town Without the Crowds

Elvas is a worthy World Heritage destination in the east of Portugal. Its impressive fortifications are the largest in the world. The best: Elvas is not crowded!

White-washed houses in Ronda, perched perched atop the famous escarpments of El Tajo Gorge.

Visit the Andalucía White Villages on a Scenic Roadtrip

The beautiful Andalucía White Villages are spread across the mountains, above the Mediterranean coast. Why not explore them on a scenic roadtrip, like ours.

Visit Barcelona for its Famous Art and Architecture

Visit Barcelona for its visual attractions! The inspiring architecture by Gaudi, and 3 world-class art museums of 3 famous artists: Picasso, Dali & Miro.

Featured image (with text): a sunset over the River Rhone in Arles. We continue our roadtrip in the South of France, with more historical & natural sites including Arles, Les Baux, La Camargue, Canal du Midi and Carcassonne.

Continuing our Roadtrip: Revisiting the South of France

We continue our roadtrip in the South of France, with more historical & natural sites including Arles, Les Baux, La Camargue, Canal du Midi, and Carcassonne.

Saltaire – World Heritage Thanks to Three Visionary Men

The village of Saltaire and its Salts Mill is a World Heritage Site. We can thank three visionary men for this fascinating piece of history in Yorkshire.

A Diverse History of Wales – in Ruins

Appreciate the diverse history of wales by visiting ancient burial sites, Roman ruins, and castles, churches or abbeys, whether in ruins or restored.

We take you along country roads from the Alsace to Avignon. On this roadtrip, we pass 10 interesting, historic and natural sights, worth stopping for!

Roadtrip Route through France with 10 Interesting Stops

We take you along country roads from the Alsace to Avignon. On this roadtrip thru France, we visit 10 interesting, historic & natural sights, worth stopping for!

Discover the Diverse Industrial Heritage of Wales

The Industrial Revolution is an important part of the heritage of Wales. As diverse as they are, each site has a unique and often fascinating story to tell.

Hello & Welcome

Meet Yasha and Juergen. Our travel blog is atypical because we travel differently, not flying from one dream destination to the next. Our choice instead: to take it slowly, take side roads, discover places aside from the typical "bucket list" and guidebook highlights. We drive and live in our self-built overland camper, called [~~"Berta"~~] "Bertita" (little Berta since 2018 in Europe). You can read more on our "About Us" page.

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Our Recent Posts

Historic German Settlements: Rundling Villages of the Wendland

Not all attractions in Germany are historic cities or castles ruins. Explore with us the historic circular Rundling Villages of the Wendland in Germany’s north.

Korça is a Gem Off the Popular Tourist Path in Albania

Korça is an undiscovered gem of Albania. Stroll through this city and you will find public art, green spaces, several museums, and plenty of cafes for a rest.

BGToll, Needed for Motorhomes over 3.5 tons in Bulgaria

Bulgaria introduced the new electronic BGToll system for heavy vehicles and included motorhomes. In this post I explain how we dealt with this utter nuisance.

The COVID-19 Challenges for Overlanders are Not All Over

In April we asked overland travellers about the challenges they faced due to COVID-19 restrictions. 4 months later, we asked them: How are you doing now?

Visit the Superlative Fishbourne Roman Palace in Sussex

Superlatives to discover in Sussex: the largest Roman-style Villa in Great Britain with the oldest collection of mosaics and the first formal Roman garden.

Picturesque Towns of Western Greece You Should Visit

The mainland coast of Greece has many picturesque towns you should visit by car or motorhome. These towns are cheaper to reach than the famous Greek islands.

Overlanding in Peru: Get Off The Pan-American Highway!

Driving the Pan-American Highway – a dream of many. Our post summarises all the basic practical information you need to know before overlanding in Peru.

Explore the Ancient City of Butrint in Albania

The ancient city of Butrint is a World Heritage Site in the south of Albania, where you can explore a history going back more than two-thousand years.