Spain – Istan
We went with Helen and Rob to visit Istán, a village of Arab origin in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. The road leading up to the village is full of curves with breathtaking views of the Verde River…
Travel journal
Our journey around Europe by motorhome, post by post and newest first: where we went, where we parked and what we thought.
Our Fourth Year in a Motorhome – 2025
A hard year: we lost Asha, set off late and saved Greece for later, but found Brittany, Biarritz and a mechanic called Kiko. Our fourth year on the road.
Spain – Sonora Beach
We went to spend the winter at Sonora Beach, a quiet beach where dogs are welcome, in the municipality of Estepona, with spectacular views of Gibraltar and Africa. The area is between Marbella and Estepona, very convenient for seeing my…
Spain – Monesterio
We went to Monesterio because it had a motorhome area with free electricity and a mechanic right next door. We urgently needed a mechanic because our brakes were making a suspicious noise. However, every time we asked a mechanic, they…
Spain – Merida Part II
In this second part, we explored the rest of Mérida, where we visited beautiful places such as the square where the Co-cathedral of St. Mary and the town hall are located, the Roman bridge, the citadel with incredible views and…
Spain – Merida Part I
We arrived in Mérida after quite a detour, as the GPS kept trying to take us under the arches of the Roman bridge, and we had to make an illegal turn to get out of there. Thankfully, other cars let…
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Spain – Plasencia
Plasencia is a city in the autonomous community of Extremadura, in the province of Cáceres, on the banks of the Jerte River. We were amazed by its old town, as it has everything, having been inhabited by Romans and Arabs…
Spain – Salamanca Part II
In this part of our visit to Salamanca, my cousin took us to see several buildings of the University of Salamanca. Founded in the 12th century and a key intellectual centre during the 15th and 16th centuries, the university continues…
Spain – Salamanca Part I
We went to Salamanca, where our friends Helen and Rob were going to join us at the campsite, and my cousin was going to pick us up and show us around the city. Salamanca is famous for its university, so…
Spain – Zamora
Zamora surprised us immensely to be a beautiful Roman city, surrounded by well-preserved defensive walls and gates, offering stunning views of the Duero River and the Roman bridge. We had never seen so many Roman churches together; we were told…
Spain – Astorga
We went to Astorga because when I was little, we used to stop there to buy some puff pastries with honey. I wanted Ben to try them, also because the city is beautiful with Celtic and Roman influences in its…
Spain – Leon – Part II
We visited the historic Barrio Húmedo, where we were told bars were offering complimentary tapas with drinks. Highlights include the Mayor Square, where the market is held twice a week and summer concerts take place; St. Martin Square, with its…
