Tag: market
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Reggio Emilia, Gualtieri & Mantua
Friday 12th June, 2026. Reggio Emilia & Gualtieri & Mantua, Italy. After a peaceful night in Dozza we made an early start to try and beat the heat. Sorry if I seem to be harping on but when it’s plus 25°, there’s not much to do with a dog other than seek out shade, especially…
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Otranto & Torre San Giovanni
Wednesday 13th May 2026. Otranto and Torre san Giovanni, Puglia, Italy Leaving the lovely camperstop we headed for Otranto, a cute little place on the coast. Arriving at a camper stop close to the old town we were told that the market was on, so headed there first before it closed. We had a wander…
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Cognac
GK Tours. Day 6 & 7 Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November Ile de Re to Cognac Saturday After an overcast start, the sun eventually broke through the clouds as we set off for a walk to the local town. It’s accessible from the beach so we let Meg have a run, and a roll…
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Noirmoutier & Ile de Re
GK Tours. Day 5 Friday 8th November La Barre-de-Monts to Ile de Re. Wow, another great night’s sleep in the cave, think this is how it’s going to be so won’t mention it again . The sun was out this morning, in fact it’s been out all day! After breakfast we took another walk to…
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Guerande & La Baule
Day 10, 15th Oct 2025, Guerande & La Baule, Loire Atlantique. This morning we set off for a walled town called Guerande, only a short drive away. There was a convenient car park 5 minutes from one of the town’s ancient gates where we could just squeeze the van into a space. Making our way…
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Sedan
Day 87. 20.6.23 Metz, France to Sedan France via Luxembourg and Belgium. We weren’t sure if we were going to spend another night in Metz so this morning we spoke with the campsite reception and asked if we could pay for 2 nights though we might leave early. They were very kind and said that…
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Verbania to Mettmenstetten
Day 84 17.6.23 Ferioli & Verbania to Mettmenstetten, Switzerland This morning I walked Meg outside of the site , the lake beaches were already busy with families and swimmers. What a great spot. We will definitely be back again. Packed up, we headed off for Switzerland.
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Sparta
Day 39 Kalamata to Gythio Lakonias via Sparta, Greece The threatened rain overnight didn’t materialise thankfully, so we all had a very peaceful night’s sleep. Our first visit this morning was to the local market. We didn’t know what to expect but it seems Wednesday’s market is a produce one. We strolled around the covered…
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Split
Day 18 & 19. 12 & 13 April Trogir to Split, Croatia Leaving Trogir behind, we headed for Split. There is only one campsite and official parking place for motorhomes here, it’s on the outskirts and at this time of year they had space for us for 2 nights. We have been really lucky and…