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All the Aires France North - Guide Updates

by Chris Doree February 1, 2022

Keep your copy of All the Aires France North 4th edition constantly updated by using this free resource. You can purchase All the Aires North and S...

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All The Aires France South - Guide Updates

by Christopher Doree January 26, 2022

Keep your copy of All the Aires France South 4th edition constantly updated by using this free resource. You can purchase a copy of All the Aires S...

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Don’t let your SatNav drive you up the garden path

by Christopher Doree January 6, 2022

When you want to pinpoint an exact location, you need a coordinate. To complicate this there are three commonly used coordinate types. Guidebooks may use any one of the above types of coordinates.If your satellite navigator only accepts one type of GPS co-ordinate, it is possible to convert one type into another. Both parts of the coordinate must be converted and it is imperative the correct letter is assigned to each part and the decimal point is put in the correct place. However, when choosing a satellite navigator I would strongly recommend that you buy one that takes all three coordinate types. It makes life much simpler!

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Wild Off-site camping in Portugal regulations 2021

Portugal policy prohibits long-term motorhome parking with pricey penalties

by Christopher Doree January 6, 2022

Law 66/2021 came into effect across Portugal on August 24th 2021. In summary this law ‘Changes the regime for motorhome parking both day and night. The new amendments have been recorded in the Highway Code and the Traffic Signalling Regulation.

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All the Aires Spain & Portugal 5th Edition

Guide Updates All the Aires Spain and Portugal 5th edition

by Christopher Doree October 22, 2020

Updates for All the Aires Spain and Portugal 5th Edition are below. You can purchase your copy of All the Aires Spain and Portugal 5th Edition here...

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Socially distancing motorhomers on Normandy coast

Top tips for safe motorhome travel to France, Spain and Germany

by Meli G July 15, 2020

Follow these simple steps to travel virus free by motorhome in France, Spain or Germany. What is the safest way to get to Europe by motorhome? Euro...

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Can I motorhome in the EU during the Brexit transition period?

by Chris Doree March 3, 2020

Britain left the EU on the 31 January 2020 at 11pm GMT. There will be a transition period until 31 December 2020 during which time the historic rul...

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Most Beautiful Villages in France in Photos

by Chris Doree March 28, 2019

France is festooned with thousands of chic cities, towns and villages, but which are the best villages in France to visit? Discover some of the mos...

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The Most Beautiful French Village of Cats

by Chris Doree March 27, 2019

A tale of catventure in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France I am a mad catter with a road trip habit and I recently discovered feline fantasy that co...

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4 Must-Do Checks before Entering the EU after the Brexit transition

by Chris Doree March 7, 2019

If you intend to travel within the EU post-Brexit transition period, you may need to check your passport is valid and apply for a visa before your ...

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How to Drive Legally in Europe after the Brexit transition

by Chris Doree March 7, 2019

If you intend to drive in Europe after the Brexit transition period you may need to complete some additional paperwork before your European driving...

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New 80kmh Speed Limits in France

by Chris Doree July 2, 2018

What speed is 80 kilometres per hour (80kph) in miles per hour (mph)? 49.7mph is the new reduced speed limit imposed upon 400,000km of French roads...

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