What could be better than going on a trip to Europe? Probably only a trip made in his own car. This method provides ease of movement, drawing up an excursion program in accordance with their own interests and, of course, no time limits.
Caravanning is a great way to relax
If you want to spend your vacation not as usual, but as your soul wants it, car vacations can be the perfect solution. However, traveling by car requires even more thorough preparation than rest planned and executed by a tour operator. Any detail matters: the development of the route, taking into account all the attractions that I would like to see, and the most picturesque places where the route runs; training of passengers and their baggage; compulsory insurance preparation.
The first point is the development of a route along which a trip by car through Europe will take place. Impromptu are never successful - unless, of course, they were not planned and prepared in advance. Before embarking on a journey, you need to look through all the guidebooks, determine the city-points of the beginning and end of the journey, all the attractions that are in them that you would like to visit. There are several options for developing a route, for example, through special Internet sites that allow you to choose the most interesting path. Be sure to take care of the GPS-navigator - it will not allow you to get lost in unfamiliar territory. The modern world makes traveling by car comfortable and quick, because on the Internet you can not only choose the most convenient routes, but also book a place in a hotel or a parking place, a table in a restaurant or a ferry ticket.
If you plan car trips with a large company, you should think about renting a roomy transport in which all travelers will be spacious and comfortable. It is important to correctly place the luggage - put the necessary things in the cabin, pack the extra ones behind the front seats, and for skis, bicycles and other “special” luggage, think about covers or luggage.
Insurance is very important if you intend to make a trip by car, taking turns driving a vehicle. You will have to clarify all the laws of the country where you are heading so that there are no problems with the possible compensation of damage.
Useful Tips
Do you think that traveling by car in Europe will be as simple as in Russia? Alas, this is far from the case. Each country has its own requirements for motorists, and they regulate their relations with pedestrians by strict laws. The first rule of western traffic is that the pedestrian is always right. He has the right to continue driving, even if the traffic light is red, and several rows of cars are waiting at the intersection.
In European countries such as Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, it is very difficult to find a parking place - all parking lots, both ground and underground, are paid and quite expensive here. It is very strict in these countries that people who leave their vehicles in the wrong places are fined, and you don’t even have to think about “negotiating” with the inspector. It is difficult to travel on your own car and for those who like to exceed speed. Even in Eastern Europe, you can get a serious fine for such a violation, especially since it is controlled not only by vigilant police officers, but also by a multitude of inexorable photoblasts.
You can not go to Europe with a child if there is no special child seat in vehicles. It is unacceptable on the roads of France, England and Germany to talk on the phone while driving a car. In no case should you throw garbage or pieces of paper out of windows. It is unacceptable in Europe to use a horn to rush a pedestrian. In general, there are many prohibitions, not observing which travelers will not only not enjoy their vacation, but also get into an unpleasant situation.