Progress towards France wasn't as good as hoped for so I went to Germany instead. After consulting an app (Park4Night) which provides details of … [Read more...]
Switzerland & Liechtenstein
After crossing the border I spent the next few hours driving through the kind of country one would expect in Switzerland. Between town and villages … [Read more...]
Italy
I was having vehicle problems driving up the Adriatic coast, the vehicle battery wasn't charging although all the dashboard lights were off. … [Read more...]
Albania, Montenegro & Croatia
I crossed into Albania late in the afternoon after buying a Green Card at the border, €50 for 15 days. Cash only with Euros acceptable. My first … [Read more...]
Greece
After an overnight stop on the edge of Kastanies I was bowling along the main road and a copper stepped out to pull me over. There's two of them and … [Read more...]
Romania
After crossing the border into Romania at Borș, I stopped for a breather and discovered that all vehicles need a vignette. Fortunately, it's easy … [Read more...]
Latvia
The first town I passed after crossing the border is called "Ape". It appears to have few claims to fame other than as a source of alcohol tax revenue … [Read more...]
Norway
I crossed the border and passed through Customs at about 08:00 in the morning. The main thing I was asked about was beer. He lost interest in tobacco … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 6
2 October A somewhat soggy stroll in Stornoway this morning. I managed to dodge most of the rain but there were still strong … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 5
25 September Unable to find one locally, I ordered a new collapsible water carrier for collection from the post office in Thurso, the existing one … [Read more...]
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