Routes
Crossing the Pyrenees: coast to coast on the mountain roads
Seven days from Hendaye to Cerbère over the Tourmalet, Aubisque and Envalira, dipping into Spain and Andorra - our route, the col heights, and the rules that changed in 2026.
Mandatory equipment
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Van & gear
What actually lives in our van: the kit that earns its space
Three summers and about 40,000 km on, here is what stayed in the van, what got thrown out, and the two pieces of paper that campsites and police actually ask for.
Practical
Road-tripping Europe in an EV: charging, apps and range reality
We crossed four countries in an electric car and lived on public chargers the whole way. Here is what actually works: the one plug that matters, the card that saves you money, and how far you really get between stops.
Practical
Driving in Europe in 2026: the checklist we run before every trip
Documents, mandatory equipment, vignettes, tolls and low-emission zones - the practical basics that keep a European road trip fine-free, in one place.
Seasonal
Winter road trips in Europe: what the Alps and the Arctic taught us
Winter tyres, chains and the small habits that keep a snowy European drive calm - the rules that vary by country and the technique that doesn't.