You all have only 3 months (1 Viewer)

[Wildman]

tunnel then Asia, Turkey, India or maybe the holy land. will cover approx. 8,000 miles in 3 months as we never stay long in one place.
So when do you leave on this epic trip Paul.

 

[pappajohn]

Ok mate here goes.
Over the channel France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark then over to Sweden by the Malmo bridge/tunnel. Up to Oslo the across to the coast and follow the coast and fiords all the way north. Make sure to stop at Trondheim and Tromso drive the Trollstigen and visit the Lofoten Isalands. Catch a ferry to Svalbard then on an old Russian icebreaker and go as far north as the ice allows. Back to mainland and all the way to Nordkapp before heading south through Finland following the Russian border ( with a visit if visa allows). From Helsinki ferry to Estonia then Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (Auschvitz and Warsaw) visit Prague before heading back through Germany and heading back home.

Whaddya reckon about 6500 miles plus the icebreaker trip which takes about 8 days.
Planning this trip hopefully next year after skiing

Heres a map for a rough guide see you at Nordkapp on the 15th

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Sorry Rory....you broke the rules twice....

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three times if you include the icebreaker

 

[pappajohn]

Any particular time of year ?

if we are talking winter, tunnel then east north east.... 130 miles a day to go to my destination and back in 90 days

Alaska.. Cross on the ice at the Bering Straight

Road of bones...in a motorhome, i think not mate.

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[Sundowners]

Ok mate here goes.
Over the channel France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark then over to Sweden by the Malmo bridge/tunnel. Up to Oslo the across to the coast and follow the coast and fiords all the way north. Make sure to stop at Trondheim and Tromso drive the Trollstigen and visit the Lofoten Isalands. Catch a ferry to Svalbard then on an old Russian icebreaker and go as far north as the ice allows. Back to mainland and all the way to Nordkapp before heading south through Finland following the Russian border ( with a visit if visa allows). From Helsinki ferry to Estonia then Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (Auschvitz and Warsaw) visit Prague before heading back through Germany and heading back home.

Whaddya reckon about 6500 miles plus the icebreaker trip which takes about 8 days.
Planning this trip hopefully next year after skiing

Heres a map for a rough guide see you at Nordkapp on the 15th

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Pappajohn missed out the numerous ferries that need to be crossed driving north in Norway along the west coast instead of driving round the fjords.

Nigel and Pamala

 

[Southampton]

If money is no issue I would get that super big Russian cargo plane to take me to Perth Australia and drive across Australia from Perth to Sydney taking 4 or 5 weeks, then meet up with my chartered cargo plane for a lift over to LA USA and a slow meander across the USA from LA to Orlando and then a final lift back to Heathrow UK and follow the M3 to get back home. Fantasy travel for dreamers dot com.

 

[Jaws]

Road of bones...in a motorhome, i think not mate.

Why ever not ?

The Terrawind should take it on no trouble !!

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It is high enough, and with suitable winches should be able to handle the more vertical climbs out of the two worst rivers..

And of course proper luxury too !!!

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[buttons]

Ok. I'm giving you all 3 months off to travel.

Your only proviso is that you have to go in the motorhome and can't take a ferry.

You have as much cash as you need...

What will you aim to see?

Where will you go?

How many miles will your trip be?

Fire away....

Motorhomes have many advantages but I think this little exercise proves one thing. Owning a motorhome can be restrictive and at times a hindrance to take away with you

Russia or Alaska or the US or anywhere other than easy Europe are not a realistic option. Getting proper insurance, fear of being robbed of your riches, cost of fuel can make travailing afar an unrealistic exercise.

Dont get me wrong, I love owning a camper but not for long haul, that’s what aircraft are for. If I had three months of unlimited funds, using a motorhome would be the last on my list.:Cool:

 

[haganap]

Motorhomes have many advantages but I think this little exercise proves one thing. Owning a motorhome can be restrictive and at times a hindrance to take away with you

Russia or Alaska or the US or anywhere other than easy Europe are not a realistic option. Getting proper insurance, fear of being robbed of your riches, cost of fuel can make travailing afar an unrealistic exercise.

Dont get me wrong, I love owning a camper but not for long haul, that’s what aircraft are for. If I had three months of unlimited funds, using a motorhome would be the last on my list.:Cool:

Some of us can't fly

So we have what's left, and on the contrary , I think with 3 months and lads of dosh, using the camper woud be first on my list.

If I had given longer some may of driven in too china, I ill head for Asia via turkey.

There's many many options out there with a MH an things you will never see and people you will never meet if using a boing

 

[buttons]

Some of us can't fly

So we have what's left, and on the contrary , I think with 3 months and lads of dosh, using the camper woud be first on my list.

If I had given longer some may of driven in too china, I ill head for Asia via turkey.

There's many many options out there with a MH an things you will never see and people you will never meet if using a boing

Yeah each to their own, would you be happy leaving your prize possessions down a side street in Katmandu, insurance could be a problem but I'm no expert.

A relative of mine drove an old vw camper to Australia some years ago just himself and his girlfriend. Great experience in your twenties but I couldn't be bothered with all that nonsense now. I would sooner hop on a jet.

I wouldn't say no to some long train journeys though across india russia or australia, I find that very appealing.

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[chrisgreen]

Yeah each to their own, would you be happy leaving your prize possessions down a side street in Katmandu, insurance could be a problem but I'm no expert.

A relative of mine drove an old vw camper to Australia some years ago just himself and his girlfriend. Great experience in your twenties but I couldn't be bothered with all that nonsense now. I would sooner hop on a jet.

I wouldn't say no to some long train journeys though across india russia or australia, I find that very appealing.

i agree!
days on end sat at the wheel is not my idea of fun:Sad:
if money was no object i would not even own a motorhome,the reason i own a motorhome is cheap holidays in the uk,end of:thumb:

 

[buttons]

i agree!
days on end sat at the wheel is not my idea of fun:Sad:
if money was no object i would not even own a motorhome,the reason i own a motorhome is cheap holidays in the uk,end of:thumb:

Just read your personal details on the left. Made me smile.....

 

[Loujess]

Since this is fantasy, it would be sunny all the time and my family would be off on their own travels. I'd go up to Norway, Finland, Russia and down to Greece. I think that would be my 3 months up. Chris, for me the pleasure is in looking around at the scenery, deciding where we'll stop for a cuppa and even putting the kettle on, meeting and talking to new people, snuggling down for a cosy night in that huge bed, the list goes on. These are all the things I'll remember (if anything) when I'm sitting looking out of the window in the old people's home.

Ivy

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[chrisgreen]

Since this is fantasy, it would be sunny all the time and my family would be off on their own travels. I'd go up to Norway, Finland, Russia and down to Greece. I think that would be my 3 months up. Chris, for me the pleasure is in looking around at the scenery, deciding where we'll stop for a cuppa and even putting the kettle on, meeting and talking to new people, snuggling down for a cosy night in that huge bed, the list goes on. These are all the things I'll remember (if anything) when I'm sitting looking out of the window in the old people's home.

Ivy

ivy! when i am out in the motorhome i do all the driving,something i hate doing,and when driving i get little time to look at the scenery,look at us in spain last year,i drove us all over the place,but have very few memories of the scenery,unless we were parked upoh:
i admire people that enjoy driving,but for me it's a chore,and the reason i chose to fly to spain last year.:thumb:

 

[bigfoot]

Apart from Desert Detours there is a German company who arrange some very adventurous tours-one day,one day.
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The one I fancy is 'In the footsteps of Marco Polo'

 

[haganap]

Buttons / Chris green


If you don't like motorhoming and don't want the 3 months no expenses paid trip, you can stay here and work. Maybe keep the forum going by moaning about the weather and the government whilst those of us that enjoy motorhoming do just that



See you when we get back with more stories than you can shake a stick at.

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[Forestboy]

Yeah each to their own, would you be happy leaving your prize possessions down a side street in Katmandu, insurance could be a problem but I'm no expert.

A relative of mine drove an old vw camper to Australia some years ago just himself and his girlfriend. Great experience in your twenties but I couldn't be bothered with all that nonsense now. I would sooner hop on a jet.

I wouldn't say no to some long train journeys though across india russia or australia, I find that very appealing.

Each to their own eh!!
I've flown all over the world and in wouldn't bother me if I never got on another plane I find the whole experience absolute hell from start to finish. Having said that I will because flying is a necessary evil if you want to travel I'll be flying to Houston in May then riding my GS1200 to Alaska and back. The fun bit will be the bike journey the flight will be awful but necessary .:Sad:

Strange how we're all different and like different things I only enjoy travel now by motorhome or motorbike and occasionally train I don't even want to drive a car anymore in fact we were talking the other day about selling mine and just keeping Jans because I really don't want to drive it, just being part of the herd doesn't appeal.

Perhaps because in my twenties I was working 7 days a week and never got the chance to travel much apart from a week in Cornwall in the summer if I was lucky I'm making up for it now. For me the journey not the destination is what its all about and by using alternative means I've seen and met some amazing people and now have friends on 4 continents, something I don't think I would have achieved by flying and wasting away in some flash hotel and resort. Done that not for me anymore.

 

[haganap]

Anyone who doubts anything should read this blog....

Great couple,,,,


Motorhoming travel at its best


http://www.theworldisourlobster.com/The_World_Is_Our_Lobster/HOME.html

 

[buttons]

Buttons / Chris green

If you don't like motorhoming and don't want the 3 months no expenses paid trip, you can stay here and work. Maybe keep the forum going by moaning about the weather and the government whilst those of us that enjoy motorhoming do just that

See you when we get back with more stories than you can shake a stick at.

Let me know where and when you are due to arrive and I will fly in and have a cold beer waiting for you, you will probably need it

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[Forestboy]

Let me know where and when you are due to arrive and I will fly in and have a cold beer waiting for you, you will probably need it

Yeah and while we have a beer with you we'll entertain you with tales from the road about things we've seen and people we've met. You'll be so jealous you'll buy us another beer so you can hear more about our adventure.:thumb::thumb:

 

[buttons]

Each to their own eh!!
I've flown all over the world and in wouldn't bother me if I never got on another plane I find the whole experience absolute hell from start to finish. Having said that I will because flying is a necessary evil if you want to travel I'll be flying to Houston in May then riding my GS1200 to Alaska and back. The fun bit will be the bike journey the flight will be awful but necessary .:Sad:

Strange how we're all different and like different things I only enjoy travel now by motorhome or motorbike and occasionally train I don't even want to drive a car anymore in fact we were talking the other day about selling mine and just keeping Jans because I really don't want to drive it, just being part of the herd doesn't appeal.

Perhaps because in my twenties I was working 7 days a week and never got the chance to travel much apart from a week in Cornwall in the summer if I was lucky I'm making up for it now. For me the journey not the destination is what its all about and by using alternative means I've seen and met some amazing people and now have friends on 4 continents, something I don't think I would have achieved by flying and wasting away in some flash hotel and resort. Done that not for me anymore.

Houston to Alaska and back sounds fantastic I'm presuming the GS1200 is a motor bike. Strange but I still really enjoy driving but I have been motorhoming for many years so perhaps I am getting a bit bored with the long haul aspect.
What are your sleeping arrangements for your trip to Alaska are you tenting or spoiling yourself.

 

[buttons]

Yeah and while we have a beer with you we'll entertain you with tales from the road about things we've seen and people we've met. You'll be so jealous you'll buy us another beer so you can hear more about our adventure.:thumb::thumb:

I can see you have not heard some of my tales of terminal 5 I once shared a lift with lady GaGa wearing a thong, her not me.

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[Forestboy]

Houston to Alaska and back sounds fantastic I'm presuming the GS1200 is a motor bike. Strange but I still really enjoy driving but I have been motorhoming for many years so perhaps I am getting a bit bored with the long haul aspect.
What are your sleeping arrangements for your trip to Alaska are you tenting or spoiling yourself.

A mixture of both. Jans not into tenting but hasn't got much choice this trip.
Have had to pre book some hotels / motels as accommodation is hard to get in some areas especially the far north of Alaska

 

[Wildman]

i agree!
days on end sat at the wheel is not my idea of fun:Sad:
if money was no object i would not even own a motorhome,the reason i own a motorhome is cheap holidays in the uk,end of:thumb:

actually it is my idea of fun, I cannot walk far so to see places I need to drive and when away usually cover 2000 miles in 3 weeks always have and thats not motorway driving going hell for leather either. I am not keen on flying and like Paul have dogs to consider so a motorhome is idea. Turkey is a fantastic country of contrasts and most likely the origin for most of our ancestors after Africa of course, the viking trade routes, in fact all the trade routes of the middle and far east come through there. The smell of spices in the marketplaces must be amazing and he people are most welcoming.

ps.they offer a good price for your women as well

 

[buttons]

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A mixture of both. Jans not into tenting but hasn't got much choice this trip.
Have had to pre book some hotels / motels as accommodation is hard to get in some areas especially the far north of Alaska

I'm not jealous honestCould be worth taking some repellent though.

Alaska has 35 species of mosquito, and all but a few will be more than happy to nibble on humans. But mosquitoes are only really an issue for Alaska visitors from the second week in June to the last week in July.

While the legend is correct that mosquitoes can gather in ferocious swarms in the unofficial record of the most mosquitoes killed in a single swat is 78.

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[FIDGET]

Bit difficult as I liove on the isle of wight!!!!

 

[haganap]

Bit difficult as I liove on the isle of wight!!!!

you need to go back and read,,,,, I have made an exception for you :thumb:

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

Given the choice , 3 months money no object , I too would fly to lots of far away exotic places.:Cool: :thumb:

We too use our MH for breaks in GB , we love it and enjoy every outing.
But we fly for our main holidays .
This year , Crete ( Aghia Galini where we married 19 years ago) for 2 weeks in August with the kids.
Then the Maldives for Bevs 50th , 1st class all the way , no kids :Cool:

We'd love to do the round GB trip too . Its on our to do list.
So if we had to use the MH thats what we would do , and we would thoroughly enjoy it.

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[wivvy's dad]

I would do the four furthest points of the compass in Europe.

12000 miles ought to cover it

When can I start?

 

[Loujess]

Oh so much to say, so little time. We could go everywhere, but age, health and time is against us now, or is it courage? I'd love to tour the States, East to West or up or down in a MH or car, who cares. I suspect that should have been North and South. However, if we had done this and had these dreams at an earlier time, I was still working, no time to think of MHs, the family was independent. Now, all these things matter and the family, now with children, is not so independent. Sometimes, you have to accept that things might happen that you will never experience. I suspect that men will have a different view when it comes to family needs.

Ivy

 

[mick noe]

ONLY three months ............loads of Britain I've never visited, when retired intend to right that wrong but if I have to leave tomorrow I'll lose myself in France for 3 months.....heaven.:thumb:

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