Maike Wessel

Articles by Maike

Beginner's Knowledge

10 Tips for Your First Winter Camping Trip

Looking for adventure and want to know what it’s like to go camping in the winter? There’s no time like the present: The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are heading towards freezing — Perfect conditions for winter camping! To make sure your first snowy camping holiday isn’t a flop, we've put together a list of the most important tips.

Travel Destinations

Munich on a Budget: 8 Tips for a City Trip on the Cheap

Munich is snobby, pricey, and uppity — The Bavarian capital certainly doesn’t have it easy, with so many prejudices to overcome. Nevertheless, once you look past all the socialites, the wildness of Oktoberfest, and the horrendous rent prices, you’ll find a Munich that is spontaneous, creative, and above all, easy on the wallet.

Travel Destinations

Green Camping: 11 Campsites in Europe Where You Can Camp Sustainably

When you think about green camping and sustainability, do you imagine basic facilities, a lack of comforts and sacrifice? Think again: These days, there are many sustainably operated campsites throughout Europe where you can enjoy a lovely and eco-friendly holiday. Get inspired by our 11 tips, and savour the clean-conscious feeling of green camping!

Route tips

10 Incredible Routes for a Motorhome Road Trip Through Europe

Is there anything more freeing or more exciting than heading out on a motorhome road trip? You don’t have to drive along the Great Ocean Road or Route 66 to get that feeling though: There are amazing tours hidden all across Europe, too. As a bit of inspiration for your next adventure, we’ve put together this list of incredible motorhome routes across Europe.

Camping guides

Camping on the Cheap: 8 Easy Ways to Save Money While Camping

Camping is one of the most affordable ways to go on holiday. Even so, the cost of leisure activities and living expenses can accumulate in a blink of an eye without you even knowing where that money went. To help make sure your holiday won’t cost more than necessary, we’ve put together this list so you know where you can save on your next camping trip.

Campsites

The Top 8 Riverside Campsites in Germany

Did you know that the last Sunday in September is World Rivers Day? It’s a day to honour waterways around the world and to encourage the preservation and protection of our rivers. Many campsites in Germany are located by rushing waters, giving their campers the opportunity to spend their holidays right on the shore. In this article, we’ve got eight top German campsites where you can sit by the river and enjoy a variety of water sports.

Route tips

Island Hopping via Motorhome

Within just a few hours, you can escape the Northern European winter and enjoy endless springtime weather with a trip to the Canaries: The archipelago simultaneously provides plenty of sunshine, gorgeous and varied vegetation, and a mystical volcanic landscape. Although a well-developed ferry network connects the islands, few campers actually make the journey. Camping on the Canaries is relatively easy, as there’s a campsite or stopover on nearly every island by now, and in many places, you can park your vehicle for a night and sleep there. If you get away from the tourist hotspots and hotels, the islands are still an insider tip! For a one-of-a-kind camping holiday, look no further.

Route tips

Camping & Cycling: The Best Routes in Europe

Camping isn’t the only way to get close to nature; cycling is as well. So what could be better than combining the two? There are great long-distance routes all across Europe, and they often pass by campsites geared towards cycling nomads. As you pedal your way through a variety of landscapes, you get to decide when the day's journey ends — or doesn’t. In this article, we’ve put together a list of the best and some of the most adventurous cycling routes in Europe for you.

Route tips

Northern Ireland for Thronies: Visiting Filming Locations from Game of Thrones via Motorhome

Northern Ireland's rough coastline, mystical woods and enchanted moors are the perfect backdrop for one of the world’s most successful fantasy series: Game of Thrones. On this motorhome tour, you’ll stroll with Arya Stark along the Kingsroad, follow the Wildlings through the Haunted Forest and fly with Daenerys on Drogon’s back above the prairies of Pentos.

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Malta for Thronies: Visiting Filming Locations from Game of Thrones via Motorhome

It may come as a surprise, but the little Mediterranean island of Malta is quite the multi-talented filming location! From Jerusalem to Rome to ancient Greece, the island’s picturesque cities have been stunt doubles for a wide variety of times and places. In 2010, it became a part of The World of Ice & Fire — and since then, Game of Thrones fans across the globe have added it to their travel bucket lists!

Travel Destinations

The Top 7 Things to Do on Your Stockholm City Trip

Stockholm is the “Venice of the North”! Built on 14 islands, the city’s beautiful backdrop of impressive buildings and glittering waterways is worth a visit all year round. Here are 7 highlights that await you in Stockholm that you won’t want to miss on your city trip.