Being lucky enough to have family in Finland, we decided to take an 11 week road trip to visit them. My wife, myself and Ruska our Toller in a Kombi in which I made the bed etc. No toilet or inside cooking facilities meant that we would be staying mostly on campsites. Our journey started in the first week of May.
Things we have learnt so far, which may be obvious to some, but may help others:
Going North too quickly will inevitably lead to sleeping in sub zero temperatures.
Wool socks and good sleeping bags are essential.
Pre booking sites is unnecessary.
Sites in skiing areas normally have good facilities, including washing machines, and few if anyone staying there once ski season has finished.
Getting ready for bed in these buildings is not only warm and dry, but better for your back, if you are getting on a bit.
Your wife will take too many clothes, and buy more, so make sure you have space.
Driving is mostly very easy, and big distances can be covered, but there is too much to see, so don't stretch yourself.
I will post a few pictures at a later date.
Things we have learnt so far, which may be obvious to some, but may help others:
Going North too quickly will inevitably lead to sleeping in sub zero temperatures.
Wool socks and good sleeping bags are essential.
Pre booking sites is unnecessary.
Sites in skiing areas normally have good facilities, including washing machines, and few if anyone staying there once ski season has finished.
Getting ready for bed in these buildings is not only warm and dry, but better for your back, if you are getting on a bit.
Your wife will take too many clothes, and buy more, so make sure you have space.
Driving is mostly very easy, and big distances can be covered, but there is too much to see, so don't stretch yourself.
I will post a few pictures at a later date.
