Archive for February, 2009
Motorhome Water Filling Problem – an update
Earlier in the month I talked about the problems that I’d had filling up the Motorhome at Moreton-in-Marsh and Henley Caravan Club Sites and I’ve now had a response from the Caravan Club.
Motorhome Sitefinder
I’ve seen a website called Caravan Sitefinder ( should have been Motorhome Sitefinder but there you go ) that lists thousands of sites throughout the UK, Eire and France.
Driving in Europe; to tip or not to tip
I’ve talked a lot lately on various subjects to do with Driving in Europe and I thought that whilst you’re drooling over the superb food on offer it would be a good idea to review the procedure for tipping in restaurants in Europe.
Driving in Europe; more news
I’ve managed to unearth yet more news about Driving in Europe and the problems that us Brits face when we venture over there in our Motorhomes.
Bearsted Caravan Club Site
The Caravan Club have opened a new addition to their site network near Maidstone called Bearsted and this is ideal for a channel port stopover.
Château de Lacomté
Château de Lacomté is a beautiful looking site that is set in parkland, within a national park in the Lot region of France and has a great deal to offer if you are looking for tranquility, natural surroundings, medieval architecture, good wine and food and fantastic facilities.
New Ferry Route to Spain
I’ve noticed on the Brittany Ferries website that they have launched a new service to Spain from Portsmouth so I thought I’d post the details here and I’ve provided links back to Brittany Ferries so that you can get more detailed information.
UK Motorhome Shows 2009
At the time of writing this post the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show is taking place at the NEC between Feb 17th – 22nd and I thought it might be a good idea to post a list of some of the UK Motorhome Shows taking place up to the end of April.
SatNav Safety Camera POI Banned in Seven European Countries!
Further to my post on A Guide to Driving in France I have seen some very interesting data on the Camping and Caravanning Club web site about safety camera detectors and SatNav POI data for safety cameras.
Olney Pancake Race
The world’s oldest pancake race is held in Olney, Buckinghamshire on Shrove Tuesday, which is the day before the beginning of Christian Lent – falling on February 24 this year.
