Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9084 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 214 pages

Practical Motorhome Magazine
....and it is those distractions which make this book such a
wonderful read.

Synopsis
Escape the rat race and take a year travelling Europe in a motorhome with the Jacksons and their thirteen-year-old son. Funny and informative - a real, life-on-the-road adventure.

Customer Reviews

Europe in a comfy chair...
The snippets of time between hectic work this week i.e. breakfast, bed-time allowed me to tour the usual suspects - France, Spain, mainland Italy - as well as less obvious Portugal, Sicily, Slovenia and especially Croatia with Hazel, Simon and teenage son Jack in their oversized US motorhome. The "can't put down" effect may have been due to my desire to take a similar, relaxed gap year all over Europe, but I feel it was mainly a credit to the personal, open and warm style in which Hazel wrote about her special year with her family in the "Beast". Basically we have a nice bunch of people who take interest in the natural and historical delights of different countries, enjoy being off the beaten track and who find it very easy to meet with like-minded travellers usually over a glass or two (and often more...) of local wine. Hazel's honesty avoids this being a travelogue of the cultural "must-sees" of Europe. Her descriptions of the major architectural stunners exude excitement and enthusiasm; on the next page she may be describing a rest day watching a DVD in the motorhome, or a walk on a beach - or a serious problem. As a result the book draws the reader into a world that one often daydreams about on those wet, winter mornings on the way to work. Those who have travelled and camped abroad in tents, caravans, motorhomes etc are likely to have been bitten by the "big European trip" bug and will find this essential reading. Non-campers may be fascinated how and why a family of three live in a small (well, smallish) space for such an extended period. Those who love to travel will certainly benefit from the travel tips about some stunning, lesser known places to visit - especially in Croatia. With its list of recommended places to camp, I'm sure this will be an essential item for the dashboard of motorhomes all over Europe. By the end of the book you feel you have really got to know this family and are willing them to turn south as they approach the ferry port for the inevitable return home.

A fantastic read!
I bought this book to read whilst I planned and prepared for my own extended travels around Europe in a motorhome. It is a great read, fabulously descriptive without being overbearing. It has been very helpful in my plans and I would recommend it to anyone who loves travel and the experiences it brings, whether you are planning a trip like this yourselves or just fantasising about one.

A must read for every keen traveller
If you travel in Europe for hoildays or if you fancy something more this book is just for you it is full of tips while visiting various countries of how to skip queues and how to be prepared for all aspects of travelling.
It is written with a sometimes hilarious sence of humour which will get you laughing out loud not only is it packed with a wealth of information it is also a lovely read which will keep you engrossed into the next adventure.
This is amust read for anyone who is thinking of(which if we were all totally honest we all would) taking a year out and going for it, snow for christmas and lovely sun filled days.