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High Into the Alps, Col du Galibier by Motorhome

August 23, 2024
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Driving a motorhome from Aix-Les-Bains over the Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier to the tolerated overnight area at Col du Lautaret.
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Motorhome Holiday Vibe in Aix-Les-Bains

August 21, 2024
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A half hour drive takes us to Aix-Les-Bains where we stop and enjoy the holiday vibe on the shore of Lac du Bourget.
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A Motorhome from England to the Alps

August 18, 2024
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We've driven from England to the French Alps in our motorhome, stopped at a few aires and campsites on the way.
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It’s been far too long!

August 16, 2024
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Time has flown and it's three months since our last update, here's what we've been up ahead of another trip over to France.
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Roaming Europe with a Popit Data SIM – There’s a Catch Folks!

May 25, 2024
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We've just used a Popit Mobile Data SIM for internet access…
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Dragon Fire! Camping in a Renewed Calais

May 23, 2024
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We stayed a couple of nights in our motorhome at a campsite in Calais, enjoying the giant dragon which stalks the cutting-edge promenade.
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A second chance in Bruges, Belgium

May 21, 2024
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Bruges gives us a second chance after we weren't won over by its charms on a previous visit. Did it work its magic this time?
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The Belgian City of Food, Hasselt by Motorhome

May 19, 2024
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We're staying at the brand new motorhome aire in Hasselt, Belgium and using it to explore the city, parks and canal.
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The three country shuffle to Rekem and Waldfeucht

May 17, 2024
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Two one night motorhome stops see us nipping between Belgium, Netherlands and Germany visiting Rekem and Waldfeucht.
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