What's the Van Tour 2012 about and how do I plan my Van Tour Europe?

A Van Tour around Europe is the best way to explore and experience our beautiful continent. You are in control of where you go and how fast you move.


You might have your fixed points you are coming to see like the running with the Bulls in Pamplona, La Tomatina and the Munich Octoberfest. However, as you go into exploration mode you will discover that there is so much to see away from the beaten tracks and hyperevents.


There are hundreds of great National Parks all over Europe. All sorts of outdoor activities happen in remote places public transport will never get you to. And if history is your thing, well, there is plenty of that around and most of it happened away from today's public transport hubs.

Why do it in a campervan instead of the-backpack-hostel-interrail-way?

Wiser men than I have thought about this. Let's hear what they say:


A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.  ~Lao Tzu


The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience.  The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him.  He goes "sight-seeing."  ~Daniel
J. Boorstin

Towering genius disdains a beaten path. It seeks regions hitherto unexplored.  ~Abraham Lincoln


I met a lot of people in Europe.  I even encountered myself.  ~James Baldwin


To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.  ~Aldous Huxley


If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.  ~James Michener


So, take time to discover and take control of your trip. Take the van!

We have listed some good sites for you to get your Van Tour 2012 planned.

Find a list on European festivals, a route planner with interesting touristic information on Europe to get a
first rough tour plan, a planner for bike and hiking trips in Europe as well as excellent information on the German country.

How to come to Europe?
To book your flights to and within Europe first check out your local agent and the Internet. Often it's important to book early to get the flight you want and to avoid rising prices. Also check the
directions to our place before you book flights todecide where to fly to.

 
How much will it cost?

Fuel and toll:
Diesel is between 1€ per l in Rumania and 1,45€ in the Netherlands. In a small van, count around 9l/100km, in a big motor home around 12l.
Some countries charge motorway tolls like i.e. France and Spain, others have some vignettes to put on your windscreen. But as you go on your pace you might be able to avoid those toll roads.

Living costs:
They vary a lot between countries. Food in Rumania will be a lot cheaper than in France or Spain, so it depends on how long you stay in some of the countries. But as you save on accommodation, train-, and bus tickets. For discount on entrance cards take an international student card along if you have.
 
Camping costs:
On a camp site count 15-20€ a night for a van and 2 people. There are lots of places where you can stay with a motor home for a low fee or even for free. Ask us for adress books and discount cards to
save on your budget!