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  • Paperback: 214 pages
  • Publisher: Trafford Publishing (9 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1412081416
  • ISBN-13: 978-1412081412
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,688 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Practical Motorhome Magazine
....and it is those distractions which make this book such a
wonderful read.

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Escape the rat race and take a year travelling Europe in a motorhome with the Jacksons and their thirteen-year-old son. Funny and informative - a real, life-on-the-road adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Europe in a comfy chair..., 1 May 2007
By Pete Bull (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews
The snippets of time between hectic work this week i.e. breakfast, bed-time allowed me to tour the usual suspects - France, Spain, mainland Italy - as well as less obvious Portugal, Sicily, Slovenia and especially Croatia with Hazel, Simon and teenage son Jack in their oversized US motorhome. The "can't put down" effect may have been due to my desire to take a similar, relaxed gap year all over Europe, but I feel it was mainly a credit to the personal, open and warm style in which Hazel wrote about her special year with her family in the "Beast". Basically we have a nice bunch of people who take interest in the natural and historical delights of different countries, enjoy being off the beaten track and who find it very easy to meet with like-minded travellers usually over a glass or two (and often more...) of local wine. Hazel's honesty avoids this being a travelogue of the cultural "must-sees" of Europe. Her descriptions of the major architectural stunners exude excitement and enthusiasm; on the next page she may be describing a rest day watching a DVD in the motorhome, or a walk on a beach - or a serious problem. As a result the book draws the reader into a world that one often daydreams about on those wet, winter mornings on the way to work. Those who have travelled and camped abroad in tents, caravans, motorhomes etc are likely to have been bitten by the "big European trip" bug and will find this essential reading. Non-campers may be fascinated how and why a family of three live in a small (well, smallish) space for such an extended period. Those who love to travel will certainly benefit from the travel tips about some stunning, lesser known places to visit - especially in Croatia. With its list of recommended places to camp, I'm sure this will be an essential item for the dashboard of motorhomes all over Europe. By the end of the book you feel you have really got to know this family and are willing them to turn south as they approach the ferry port for the inevitable return home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read!, 1 Jun 2008
By HA Broom-Fendley - See all my reviews
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I bought this book to read whilst I planned and prepared for my own extended travels around Europe in a motorhome. It is a great read, fabulously descriptive without being overbearing. It has been very helpful in my plans and I would recommend it to anyone who loves travel and the experiences it brings, whether you are planning a trip like this yourselves or just fantasising about one.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every keen traveller, 25 Sep 2006
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If you travel in Europe for hoildays or if you fancy something more this book is just for you it is full of tips while visiting various countries of how to skip queues and how to be prepared for all aspects of travelling.
It is written with a sometimes hilarious sence of humour which will get you laughing out loud not only is it packed with a wealth of information it is also a lovely read which will keep you engrossed into the next adventure.
This is amust read for anyone who is thinking of(which if we were all totally honest we all would) taking a year out and going for it, snow for christmas and lovely sun filled days.
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3.0 out of 5 stars europe in a motorhome
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Published 5 months ago by Paul Rixon

4.0 out of 5 stars Helping to convince us we're not mad
As we read this book when we'd already committed to the purchase of a motor home for full time travelling, it was kind of important that it didn't put us off! Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. M. Timmins

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for
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Published 13 months ago by Andrew Davies

3.0 out of 5 stars Proof-reading?
Enjoyed this book; an easy, interesting read of a family's adventures around Europe; but the punctuation errors and spelling mistakes detracted from my enjoyment immensely.
Published 14 months ago by L. Hutchinson

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Published 18 months ago by A. F. Turner

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Published 22 months ago by M. Priddle

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy a travel enjoy this Book
On reading this book and have found it both funny and imformative. The things that happened where both interesting and frightening. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2007 by Christine S. England

3.0 out of 5 stars Europe in 'The Beast'
There were some interesting parts in this book and some handy tips if you're planning a similar trip but I found the author's patronising slightly snobbish tone ever more... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by Country Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have wanderlust this is a MUST read!
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