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Van life in Europe in 2026 means navigating three things that didn’t exist when most of the advice online was written: biometric border checks (EES, live since 10 April 2026), updated pet travel rules (changed on 22 April 2026), and the Schengen 90/180-day rule that shapes everything from route planning to how long you can…
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Giau Pass (Passo di Giau) is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, sitting at 2,236 metres. It is one of the highest paved passes in the region, accessible to campervans, open between June and October. This guide covers overnight van parking at the summit, the Lago Federa loop hike en route,…
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Sella Pass (Passo Sella) is the highest pass in our four-pass Dolomites van life series, sitting at 2,240 metres on the border of South Tyrol and Trentino. It is the busiest pass in the series but also the one with the most concentrated climbing and hiking options within walking distance of the parking area. This…
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Last updated 3 July 2026 Gardena Pass (Passo Gardena) is a 2,121-metre mountain pass in the Italian Dolomites connecting Val Gardena and Val Badia, and the starting point of our four-pass Dolomites campervan series. The car park at the summit is currently only partially open following 2023 landslide damage, and from 1 September 2026 the…
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After a rainy start of 2022, we have decided to spend long a weekend in the Lake District. Our usual weekends involve lots of climbing and hiking and we often try to cramp too much in 2 days. So for a change, we decided to have a relaxing weekend with some nice walks and spend…
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How we completed the NC500 road trip in 14 days for under £500 – two people, one dog, wild camping the entire route. This post covers sleeping arrangements, a full kit list, petrol and food costs with a complete breakdown, and what we actually spent. Written in 2020 during COVID-19 when international travel was off…
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Eight of the most memorable hikes on the NC500 and Isle of Skye – including Beinn Eighe (18 km, 1,116 m ascent), Sandwood Bay (13 km), the Quiraing loop, Old Man of Storr, and Fairy Pools. Each trail listed with distance, time, and honest notes from the route. With all the COVID-19 going on, it…