Category: Destinations

Bertita's backside after our vehicle accident in Morocco. The aluminium is ripped open to expose the insulation.

What Happened After Our Vehicle Accident in Morocco

Some tips for you in the story of our overlanding nightmare in Morocco, after a vehicle accident (not our fault) damaged our transport and our home.

The Berber Granaries of Morocco should be World Heritage!

The fortified Berber Granaries of Morocco were traditionally used to store grains and family valuables. We believe these should be World Heritage listed.

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.

Diversity in Wales: Interesting Historic Towns & Villages

During our UK roadtrip, we were astonished by the diversity Wales offers travellers. This post introduces you to Wales’ interesting towns and villages.

Is the Ironbridge Annual Passport Ticket Worth its Price?

Remnants of Ironbridge’s Industrial Revolution past made it a World Heritage Site. Is the Annual Passport Ticket worth its price to visit all the museums?

2 Captivating Sculpture Parks in England for Art Lovers

We visited two captivating sculpture parks in the North-West of England. These parks are quite different, but for any art lover both are worth a detour.

A Visit at the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, Wales

A visit at the National Slate Museum is very interesting. Many workshops of the old Dinorwic slate processing plant have been left in near original state.

Liverpool is famous for The Beatles. It was an important port, now a World Heritage Site. Its many sights and museums make it special for visitors.

What Makes Liverpool So Special For Visitors?

Liverpool is famous for The Beatles. It was an important port, now a World Heritage Site. Its many sights and museums make Liverpool special for visitors.

The 4 Impressive World Heritage Castles of Wales

In the UK you cannot escape history! In Wales four of the castles built in the 13th century by Edward I are now World Heritage listed and worth a visit.

A very typical street in Getsemani: here's how we enjoyed the World Heritage listed colonial city of Cartagena in Colombia. Wandering the streets, eating the food, and seeing the historical sites.

How we Enjoyed Cartagena, our Last Stop in South America

How we enjoyed the World Heritage listed colonial city of Cartagena in Colombia. Wandering the streets, eating the food, and seeing the historical sights.

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.

We love sharing our impressions and knowledge gained along the way. You will find a wealth of information on our site, especially if you love road trips. So stay around and explore with us!

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.