Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

Transylvania 4×4 Tours Update / Amends

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

No sooner has we posted our update regarding Paul White when he sent us the following information;
Unfortunately, I have some very bad news to report. I want to be frank and honest with you as this has always been my policy and nothing has changed there. This is not the sort of problem I have [...]

Bear Country!!! Transylvania 4X4 Tours

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Following contact a while back, overland friends need to know where Paul White of Transylvania 4X4 Tours is based and what can be offered en route if  travelling through Romania.
Many passing overlanders arrive here from Bran (Dracula’s castle!) via Brasov. The village of Ojdula lies at the base of the Vrancea mountains, on the longer but far [...]

Tarragona Trip Report 2

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

This update comes a little late following our latest 10-day visit to Spain during Easter this year.
We had the most fantastic time as usual but this short trip was also a case of ‘what could go wrong - did go wrong’ at times and we came away with some small lessons, reminders and pointers in preparation for [...]

Ferry Booked for Summer 2009 Shake Down Trip

Monday, January 19th, 2009

We have been researching locations, dates, campsites, timings and have decided to that we will drive to France, Spain, Morrocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy and then homeward bound this summer as part of a much needed preparatory shakedown trip. Taking approx. 8 weeks to complete, we will use our Land Rover 110 CSW and Jurgens Xplorer Off Road [...]

Shake Down Trip Planned for Summer 2009

Monday, January 12th, 2009

As it is unlikely that we will now need to fly to Australia (this year in any case), we are planning to use the time instead to travel to France and Spain this summer (6-8 weeks with Land Rover and Jurgens Xplorer) as part of a much needed shake down trip (to better prepare children [...]

Trip Report Tarragona Province, Spain

Friday, September 5th, 2008

We’ve been away to Tarragona in Spain and are not long back. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to bring CSW due to time limits (didn’t want to rush and end up just driving for the sake of driving) and also because the CSW is a bit poorly (can’t get above 55mph) and it’s in desperate [...]

Belgium

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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Hungary

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

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Bulgaria

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

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Montenegro

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

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