Tagged: roadtrip

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.

Interesting Street Art in Small Towns of Colombia

A colourful street art gallery with examples of murals we found in rural regions and small towns of Colombia. Beautiful motifs adorning public spaces.

Overlanding in Chile: dare2go Experience Over 14 Months

Overlanding in Chile: our summary of road conditions, road tolls, safety, overnight camping, supplies, and other topics relevant to overland travellers.

Places we Visited in 2017 But Did Not Write About

Our first end-of-year summary: places we visited in 2017 but did not write about. Here we explain why these locations weren’t mentioned on our blog.

Inspiration for the New Year from PanAm Overlanders

Inspiration for the New Year from Overlanders: different countries, different vehicles, and different life stages, all on the PanAm for different reasons.

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.

Yet Another “Death Road”: El Trampolín de la Muerte

It wasn’t planned, but in Colombia we ended up driving another of South America’s infamous “Death Roads”, El Trampolín de la Muerte – not as bad as its name suggests.

We were quite impressed by the art painted on trucks in Peru. This is a rather unusual piece of truck art: a lonely bear standing on a frozen ice landscape.

Street Art on the Move: the Colourful Truck Art of Peru

Trucks in Peru have colourful art painted on the back doors – occasionally the sides too. They move on all streets – so why not call them ‘street art’?

La Selva occupies 60% of Peru – yet it's not on the tourist radar. We travelled overland through a large part of this section of the Amazon rainforest.

Overlanding La Selva, Peru’s Enormous Amazon Rainforest

La Selva occupies 60% of Peru – yet it’s not on the tourist radar. We travelled overland through a large part of this section of the rainforest.

When I wish I could shrink BERTA, our overland vehicle

We are happy with the space our Berta offers. Only when I have to drive a road so narrow that the wheels touch the edge on both sides I wish I could shrink her.

This was by no means the steepest drop along the PE-3N. The region is actually fairly densely forested, mostly with Eucalypt, so often Yasha couldn't photograph for all the trees...

Forget Bolivia’s Death Road – Drive the PE-3N in Peru!

We have been on narrow and dangerous roads before, but the PE-3N was one of the most scary and slow-going main roads we have experienced thus far. [Gallery 30+ photos]

The mountains east of Pisco in Peru are some of the most scenic - we are glad we detoured...

Pisco to Lima via the Central Highlands Scenic Route

We took the long way from Pisco to Lima and were rewarded with an incredible scenic route through the Andes in the central highlands of Peru. [30+ photos]

For 3 weeks, my sister and husband travelled with us in Peru

Out of the Ordinary: Travelling with Family in Peru

Travelling overland with family visitors can be logistically difficult. Here’s how we managed it with my sister and her husband, Bron & Bob, for 3 weeks in Peru.

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!

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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.