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Van office, DIY or bought? [closed]
First, this is more of a "What-if" type of question, open for discussion.
I am currently a student at a German university and I dream of working remotely, in the IT sector, from a van, so ...
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Roads classification in Spain
While I am looking for some nice roads in Spain for my next roadtrip, I noticed that the roads there have different numbera A-, B-, N- etc, some of them have even a letter at the end (C-1412a)
What is ...
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How to find quiet place to stop close to a motorway junction?
We are making a long journey by car across England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It will take around 16 hours of driving which we are splitting over two days. We have the hotel ...
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Park and Ride in Southern Denmark
A friend and I are planning a road trip through Denmark, but since we want to avoid the toll of the Storebælt bridge and the problems of having the car in Copenhagen, we'd like to park our car ...
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Driving my car from Tangier to Nouadhibou
I plan to drive my Seat from Ghent to Nouadhibou via Tangier and to sell it there. Timing will be the first two weeks of January.
I'm preparing, and in search of practical information.
Anybody know ...
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Transiting Albania to Italy [closed]
I plan to do a trip in the late summer with my wife by car, going from Romania to Italy, but we'd like to get the ferry from Durres or maybe another city in Albania, and I would like to know some ...
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How to buy a car for a road trip in the United States?
For tourists coming to the US, getting a car is a great way to get around, especially if you want to see the national parks. Rental, especially for younger drivers, can be very expensive, so buying a ...
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What are the laws regarding sleeping in my vehicle by state
I want to plan an ultimate road trip to every state in the US. I am faced with researching each state for their laws regarding sleeping in owned vehicles. Is there an easier way to gain this ...
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What should I consider if I want to lend my camping van to friends?
I agreed with some friends that they can borrow my camping van for a short roadtrip in Europe. I'm currently thinking about what should be done before the trip, and here's the list that I came up with....
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Amsterdam to Berlin - Hire Car
I am hoping to hire a car to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin for a few days. Are there any issues I need to be aware off when taking a hire car between these two countries?
I hold an International ...
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Can the gasoline in Mexico or Central America mess up a US-made car?
I have been thinking about taking my car (an AWD Ford Escape 2014) for a road trip to Mexico or maybe as long further south as I can find paved roads.
Is there a risk that the regular unleaded ...
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What type of car do I need for a trip in Finland?
I'm currently planning a trip to Finland for one week, and think we will go to the following places:
Arrive in Helsinki
Step to Tampere
Step to Jyväskylä
Step to Kuopio
Step to Savonlinna
Step to ...
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How much do roof racks hurt gas mileage?
I'm going on a big national car trip, and I want to increase cargo space by getting a roof rack, but I'm wondering how much the additional drag will increase my gas bill. Is there any way to figure ...
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Are petrol prices in a USA state the same in every Petrol Station?
I'm wondering how petrol price works in USA in general, specifically in California.
Do prices remain the same regardless of where the Petrol Station is located?
Are prices fixed for every fuel ...
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What's the best way to pay tolls on a cross-country road trip in the US?
I'm driving from Virginia to Washington state later this month. In Virginia, I use an EZ-Pass device that automatically pays my tolls. But I understand that these devices are regional. When driving ...
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How can roadside cafe quality be measured in Greece or Turkey?
When traveling by car it is always a big question how to determine the quality of roadside cafe in front of you.
In Russia I've noticed some dependency between quality of food and wares, although ...
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Is there a map that shows Austrian winter road closures?
Some highways in Austria close for the winter season. For example, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is closed until sometime in May.
Where can I find a map that shows which roads are currently ...
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Traveling to Sulina (Romania) by car
This year I'm travelling to Romania and I would like to visit Sulina city in Danube Delta. Google maps doesn't find any direction to travel there by a car. Is it possible to get there by car or the ...
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Car rental vs. buying a car for 1 month, when visiting the USA?
I would like to visit a few places in the states sometime next year, and I was thinking of doing a road trip while I'm at it. I could start in either Los Angeles or Montreal, and then I would like to ...
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How far away can I get with my car starting in Amsterdam?
It is a question I have been dreaming about since I can remember. Could I for example drive to Argentina from Amsterdam, or can I drive all the way to South-africa? What are the extremities of a get-...
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