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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!

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.

An historic walking tour with a difference, where we heard & saw a firsthand account of the trouble & violence, and the recent transformation of Medellin.

Medellín Walking Tour: Historic Tour with a Difference

An historic walking tour with a difference, where we heard and saw a firsthand account of the trouble & violence, and the recent transformation of Medellin.

The Vibrant Small Towns of Colombia’s Coffee Region

The small towns of Colombia’s coffee region are vibrant, and one of the reasons the ‘Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia’ is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

9 Places to Visit near Historically Important Cajamarca

The city and region of Cajamarca are historically very important. It was home to numerous pre-Columbian cultures, and the last Inca king was killed there by the Spaniards.

2016 in South America – our review (photo: Salar de Uyuni)

2016: our Year of South American Travel in Review

It wasn’t all ‘smooth sailing’ for us in 2016 – nevertheless we had some amazingly varied travel experiences in South America. Our review of the past year.

Featured Photo to Humberstone: the saltpeter works created an incredible wealth for Chile - one reason they are now World Heritage listed.

From Unbelievable Wealth to World Heritage Status

We recommend a visit to the historic Saltpeter Works of Humberstone and Santa Laura industrial site in North Chile, which is UNESCO World Heritage listed.

Historic cities, modern urban design, threatened wildlife and natural environments: these are all part of Brazil's diverse range of UNESCO World Heritage listed sites.

The Surprisingly Diverse World Heritage of Brazil

In Brazil we found historical cities, threatened environments and species, and unique modern urban landscapes by referring to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Brazil's Craze with tiles on the outside of buildings.

Brazil’s Craze with Tiles on Buildings – everywhere!

Brazil has a craze with tiles on the outside of buildings. From stylish to creative to “outrageous” – you will find tile designs everywhere. Gallery with 40+ photos!

Brasilia: a Futuristic City in the Present

Brasilia was conceived as a city of the future. Read about our impressions of Brazil’s capital and Oscar Niemeyer’s inspiring architecture in the present!

The Teatro Popular in Niterói, Brazil, designed by Oscar Niemeyer. To the right you can see the half open outside stage.

In Rio? Go & See the Niemeyer Architecture in Niterói!

Are you planning to visit Rio de Janeiro? We recommend you allow some time to go and see the Oscar Niemeyer architecture (and more) in Niterói!

A model of the MON in Curitiba: this shows more clearly the proportions of the 'eye' in relation to the long flat main building behind. The 'white tunnel' connects the two under the water basin.

A New Look at Paraná, Brazil after 8 Years

Mostly we avoid visiting places a second time, and keep our memories. In Paraná, Brazil we happily found, along with new sights, some places were unchanged.

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!

Celebrate with us!

Yes, this year our website dare2go.com celebrates 20 Years online! We registered the domain in late 2005 and uploaded the first page in early 2006, just before we left on our first Pan-American trip.

The first website was a simple HTML-layout done by Juergen. Although, for the time, it displayed some features which would only become more ‘familiar’ in later years – like a tabbed layout: text on one page, a map of the recent journey on the second tab, and a photo gallery on the third tab. Unfortunately, it wasn’t “mobile friendly” — those handheld devices to access the internet weren’t around in 2005!
So, after Google’s constant complaints, we decided to delete our ‘Archive’ in 2018.

Here’s a screen capture of the ‘old’ layout:

[Thanks to the wayback machine ]

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.