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Practical Motorhome: Baltics or Bust

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In other news our Adria Twin has gone to new owners who sound like they will be using her to her full potential in the UK at off road Land Rover competitions. We wish them the best of luck with their first baby and hope that WAVY serves them well. I think they just might be getting her stuck a few more times then we did!</div>
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Practical Motorhome: Baltics or Bust

We're in the June 2012 edition of Practical Motorhome on page 36,37 & 39 talking about our experiences of touring The Baltic State...

Top 10 Places to Visit in Europe with a Camper

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We have been asked by lots of people over the past year what our favorite places have been on this trip. One thing that we have struggled to do is rank these in order, maybe we should but we find it so difficult as we really love all of these places! So, here is a round up of our Top 10 ...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stockholm - Sweden</span></b><br />
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Stockholm is one of the top contenders for our favourite capital city which we have visited so far. Sweden on a whole is very clean, but even more so in the capital Stockholm. It is a mixed bag as during the day the lifestyle is very laid back and has a café culture about the place, by night it is a lively, vibrant city. At one end of the city lies the colourful architecture, old and new, with the most dominant building being the Royal Palace. We were surprised to find that just around the corner is a large park which leads up to the TV Tower, a lovely afternoon stroll can be found here. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lofotens - Norway</b></span><br />
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Ok, so we are slightly cheating with this one as it is an Archipelago, but the scenery is just fascinating. The E10 takes you from the mainland and steadily winds its way through some spectacular fishing villages for some 200km’s before you reach the small but picturesque village of Å, the last stop at the end of the Lofotens. You won’t be able to drive for long, as at every turn you will want to stop to admire and take in the mountain views.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Vilnius - Lithuania</span></b><br />
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Vilnius was our 3rd Capital of the Baltic States and we were admittedly looking forward to visiting. Only in 1990 did Vilnius announce its secession from the Soviet Union to restore its independence. Vilnius is clean and colourful and has been rapidly transformed into a modern European city. The historical centre has been restored but some old buildings still exist. There are countless astounding viewpoints above the city such as the Hill of Crosses and the Gediminas Tower. There is a strong sense of café culture in Vilnius with a friendly attitude to go with it.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">High & Low Tatras - Slovakia</span></b><br />
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The Tatras in Slovakia are a paradise for walkers and ski lovers. We visited for the first time in July 2011 and were mesmerised by their charm. New facilities at the bottom of the High Tatras made all of the amazing walks on offer very accessible. The trails are well marked and the maps are in abundance with different scale options to match your requirements. We stayed in the Tatras for two weeks and whilst we were there we met all different types of nationalities who were there to explore the alluring landscape.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Meteora - Greece</b></span><br />
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Meteora, the Unesco World Heritage Site seems to be suspended in the air on very small rock pillars which on first impressions astounded us, and still does. The first people to inhabit Meteora were Hermit Monks back in the 9th Century and only 6 of the monasteries remain today. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Greece so can get very busy especially at peak times. As we stayed at nearby <a href="http://www.arsenis-meteora.gr/indexen.php" target="_blank">Pension Arsenis</a> we got up early to visit. When we look back at our photos of Meteora we still cannot believe how extraordinary and totally breath-taking the monasteries are.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Erg Chebbi - Morocco</b></span><br />
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Erg Chebbi was by far our favourite place in Morocco. The dunes seemed to have some kind of hold over us and although really, there isn’t anything in the Sahara as such, Erg Chebbi did it for us. As of yet we haven’t been anywhere like this and we definitely plan on going back on our next trip to Morocco. The colours are just magnificent; the seemingly endless dunes change from bright orange at sunrise to a rose gold at sunset. The people who we were with really made our trip and we enjoyed every second of Erg Chebbi and its charming ways.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>St Petersburg - Russia</b></span><br />
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St Petersburg is a crazy place and was a whirlwind adventure for us. We visited on the <a href="http://www.europebycamper.com/2011/06/helsinki-to-st-petersburg-visa-free.html" target="_blank">Visa Free overnight ferry crossing from Helsinki</a> and stayed overnight right in the centre of St Petersburg. Russia is like no other place that we have visited, the mixture of new and old is visible and a sense of mayhem during the day leads to a calmer more sociable city in the evening. However, the wacky city never seems to sleep with its traditional and extremely tasty 24 hour cake and coffee shops. One of the main attractions in St Petersburg is the Hermitage Museum of art and culture which is the largest museum in the world and definitely surpassed any of our expectations. Add St Petersburg to your list!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Veliko Tarnovo - Bulgaria</b></span><br />
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Veliko Tarnovo is situated on 3 hills and is based around a medieval stronghold called the Tsarevets, it is surrounded by thick walls and the main attraction is the patriarchate at the top of the hill which recently had its frescoes repainted in 1985. The magnificent drawbridge still exists today but unfortunately has a ticket office just before the gate! If you are stopping in Veliko Tarnovo be sure to visit <a href="http://www.europebycamper.com/2011/09/camping-veliko-tarnovo-best-campsite-in.html" target="_blank">Camping Veliko Tarnovo</a> which is owned by a lovely English couple, Nick & Nicky.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Papigo / Vikos - Greece</b></span><br />
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Papigo, also known as Papigko and Mikro Papigko is just stunning. It is located up in the mountains of the Vikos National Park and has an attractive and delightful feel about it. We visited in October 2011 when it was still relatively warm so set out to go walking in the gorge. Back up in the small villages there were little terraces and cafes, overlooked by the huge sculptured mountains which towered above. The Vikos Gorge just up the road has a lot to offer for walkers and along the route has a collection of small brick built arched bridges that vary in size.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cesis - Latvia</b></span><br />
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Cesis is a small but quaint village in Latvia which is centred on the medieval castle. We were won over by its romantic characteristics and overall allure. For an inexpensive sum of £1.20 you can enter the castle which also includes the grounds and are accompanied by a candle lit lantern for the ancient staircases. The attractive Cesis Castle Park is a delight to wander around with its well-marked footpaths and exotic plants, together with its additional residents; some black swans and signets when we visited in 2011.<br />
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Over the past year we have had hundreds of enquiries but for me, one of the most popular enquiries has been what I think is necessary to take on a long trip.<br />
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As a young woman, the thought of traveling Europe for 12 months was so exciting but the thought of being away from my home comforts was somehow slightly daunting. After returning from our trip I have come to one conclusion, I ended up taking way too much! I massively over estimated how little you can actually live with (or without).<br />
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The Scandinavian Peninsula was the first region we had planned to visit and this threw a spanner in the works as to what clothing I would be taking. I didn’t want to get caught out by bad weather so packed as much winter gear as I could tightly squeeze into a plastic stacking box. Ultimately after spending 8 weeks traveling through Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland the only proper winter clothing I wore was:<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3 in 1 North Face Coat<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Craghoppers Walking Trousers<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2 x Micro Fleeces<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Berghaus Walking Boots<br />
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Everything else was just made up of simple t-shirts and polo neck jumpers/hoodies. So in reality, I would say if you are visiting/traveling through the colder countries, limit yourself to the above as you really won’t need as much as you think!<br />
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As for the warmer climates, I wore even less! Forget about the bulky items as you just won’t wear them. There are plenty of places to do your washing and in countries such as Greece/Bulgaria and Morocco you are able to wash your clothes out by hand on most beaches. I would maybe consider taking the following, this is only based on my experience and I suppose some of this comes down to the weather and own preference:<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>6 - 8 Loose Tops/ T-Shirts<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3 x Shorts<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2 x Jeans<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 x Other Trousers (maybe linen?)<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3 - 4 Jumpers / Sweatshirts / Cardigans<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1-2 Bikini / Swimming Costume<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 x Comfy Walking Boots<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 x Walking Sandal<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2 x Casual Sandals<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 x Flipflops<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 x Heel/wedge<br />
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I also took my UGG boots on our Europe Trip which I wore quite a lot through the colder countries like Norway; however they did get banished to the storage box as soon as we hit Finland with unexpected temperatures of 25c in May.<br />
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Every woman is different but I preferred not to wear any makeup whilst traveling. I did take my makeup bag with me and on the odd occasion I did put some makeup on for going out etc. Other than this, especially in hot countries, I wouldn’t bother. One thing that I didn’t consider would take up so much room in our Adria Twin was Contact Lenses; I had a year’s supply of these things and trust me, they take up quite a lot of room.<br />
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There isn’t a lot of advice out there for women traveling via this method of transportation and at the end of the day, I found anything that I forgot to take, I could usually pickup anywhere in Europe.<br />
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I hope that this mini guide has given you some advice which will help you when packing to go away in the future, be it a short or long journey. If you would like to ask me any questions just drop me an email.<br />
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