When are winter tyres compulsory in Germany?

09/10/2024

In 2024, the rules for winter tires in Germany are set to change. Starting from October 2024, winter tires featuring the Alpine symbol will be mandatory. Until September, the Transitional arrangement allows the use of winter tires or all-season tires marked with M+S. However, after this period, there is a risk of receiving a fine if you do not have winter tires with the Alpine symbol in wintry conditions. When are winter tyres compulsory in Germany, and what conditions must a winter tyre comply with in Germany?

5 golden rules when motorhoming in France

12/09/2019

Like in the UK, the traffic rules for campervans and motorhomes are, in many cases, different in France. This can sometimes lead to ambiguous situations because, for example, how do you know where you can park your motorhome overnight? And what about the road signs that say motorhomes are not welcome? The following five rules will make camping in France un jeu d’enfant (a piece of cake).

ACSI campsite guides: which one should I choose?

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Dutch campsite specialist ACSI is publishing a second English title in 2018: ACSI Campsite Guide, which includes more than 2,300 specially selected campsites. This also gives the English-speaking camper another choice: to opt for the tried and trusted CampingCard ACSI, or to go travelling in 2018 with this new travel guide? It seems a difficult choice, as the price of both books is the same and both books include a discount card for discounted...

Purchasing a motorhome or caravan: what does it cost?

07/11/2017

Is owning your own motorhome or caravan something for you, do you think? It’s wonderful to have the freedom that having your own camping vehicle gives you. But of course, buying your own vehicle is no small thing. As well as the purchase cost, you’ll also have to deal with some recurring costs. And they also differ between a motorhome and a caravan. This overview will give you an idea of what to expect if you want to buy your own...

5 things that suddenly change when you start camping with your baby

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Camping is amazing, we already knew that! And when a new member of the family starts joining your holidays, it’s still fun to camp with the whole family. But you’ll need to make a few adjustments to make sure camping with your baby is a good experience. We’ve put together a list of the five key points to help you be a bit more prepared: 1. Your travel planning You’ll notice that things are different than they used to be,...