Hiking to the turquoise lake of Blåisvatnet offered an unforgettable moment in Norwegian nature. On the return we enjoyed a sauna by Lyngen, stops at Kilpisjärvi, and northern lights.
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Our journey to Tromsø took a dramatic turn when Jessika got injured. Luckily, a stunning aurora night and the Sommarøy scenery brought comfort.
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A birthday on Norway's Senja brought scenic viewpoints, a delicious lunch at The Fat Cod, and a tough rainy hike to the Hesten peak.
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After the Abisko hike we headed to Senja, where wild camping spots, a seaside campsite, and Ånderdalen hiking took us deep into stunning northern nature.
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In early September we set off towards Northern Norway. First steps took us via Kuopio to Kemi, Haparanda's candy heaven and Sweden's Abisko scenery.
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Travelling with Vanstoori across Europe – from Leiden to the Eifel mountains, fairy-tale Monschau and Cologne Cathedral all the way to Travemünde.
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Our route ran from Koblenz along the Rhine to the Netherlands, stopping at Den Bosch, Keukenhof's tulip paradise and idyllic Leiden.
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Vanstoori's trip took us from the misty Taunus mountains to the lush Rhine riverbanks. A tale of wild camps, wine towns and the legendary Lorelei.
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When the fleet needed expanding, we headed to Germany to pick up new motorhomes. The journey took us from Rhine scenery to Dutch tulip seas.
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Strömfors Ironworks in Ruotsinpyhtää is an idyllic, peaceful destination perfect for a one-night motorhome stop.
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Acquiring the third motorhome took me back to Germany – uncertainties and delays turned into a successful trip and thousands of euros saved.
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Our first night in the new Benimar took us to Köttboda beach in Porvoo. Our cats came along, and we got to test the motorhome in practice.
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After the Portugal trip we were momentarily satisfied with the feeling of freedom – but only for a moment. A motorhome in the driveway sparked questions that eventually led to the birth of Vanstoori.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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Chasing the Sun – Motorhome adventure from Finland to Portugal.
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After our Norway trip we craved sun and warmth. The journey started from the Vuosaari–Muuga ferry across Europe via Germany toward the southern coast of Spain.
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We arrived in Baden-Baden at dusk and found a peaceful overnight spot on a hillside via Park4Night. In the morning we explored the historic spa town – Roman springs, Christmas markets and Black Forest views.
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Driving through France brought tolls of around €300, the stress of Crit'Air environmental stickers and ferocious Mediterranean coast wind gusts. A spontaneous decision was born along the way: we'd take a detour into Andorra.
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The Pyrenean mountain road to Andorra offered free-roaming horses, idyllic mountain villages and views that stopped us in our tracks. In Andorra we marvelled at tax-free shopping and spent the night high in the mountains.
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From Andorra south to the Spanish coast: narrow mountain roads, a tense low railway tunnel and a perfect deserted wild camp on the shore of Chulilla lake.
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The Chulilla canyon trail led us across suspension bridges down to the turquoise river. Climbers, lush vegetation and dramatic rock walls in the heart of Spain made it unforgettable.
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Heading for autumnal northern Norway: cool weather, free wild camping and the rugged peaks of Lofoten waited. This is how we prepared with Jessika for the dream road trip.
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A flu forced us to slow down, but the comfort of the motorhome saved the trip. The Lofoten landscapes were enchanting – we wanted to stay in every cove for weeks.
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Ryten's chained-up steep trail and the 2000-step pilgrimage of Reinebringen rewarded us with breathtaking views over Reine. The two most famous Lofoten hikes really delivered the challenge.
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Lofoten's last village Å looks like a postcard: red fishermen's cabins, dramatic mountains and the sea on the horizon. The end of the road was a perfect ending to a dream trip.
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Instead of renting I bought my first motorhome: a VW Grand California 600. I picked it up in Neu-Ulm in southern Germany – a factory-built compact motorhome based on a panel van.
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First night at a noisy German truck stop, kitting out the van at Bauhaus and Ikea in Innsbruck, and filling the water tank with two soda bottles – the basics of motorhome life were learnt fast.
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Ötztal's Via Ferrata was our first encounter with cable-secured climbing on a real rock face. The route was rated easy but offered unforgettable thrills in the heart of the Alps.
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Wild-camping bans on the shores of Mondsee didn't stop us, but our first attempt at the van's shower ended in leaking seals and a chilly outdoor wash. The heat forced us to improvise solutions.
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Reward for the early wake-up was a discovery: the Postalmklamm Klettersteig as a demanding Via Ferrata, and right above it a perfect wild camp with a stunning Alpine view.
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From Austria to the Italian Dolomites through congested mountain roads. The Felbertauerntunnel, picture-perfect lakes and the journey toward the famous Tre Cime peaks shaped the day.
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Being turned away at the Tre Cime gate was a blow, but the return to Austria and a peaceful Via Ferrata route saved the rest of the trip. Lesson: in high season you have to book in advance.
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