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Euro Trip based on a set budget.
Just thought I'd throw this out there, see if anyone interested, or think its a good idea.
I want to do something this summer, not sure what but it will be within Europe. Anyone feel like doing something where the return date is flexible, only determined by a set amount of funds, say £1000-1500. Mostly camping and being fairly self sufficient. Supermarket  round the camp fire rather than bar prices.
Just a thought, but I'm gagging to get something planned. Had a crappy start to the year, need something to look forward to.
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26 Mar 2014
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Sounds like a good basis for a trip !
But I would sit down now and fix a departure date, get time booked off work and get the ferry booked. If your dates and plans match with others then they can join you. You will usually find like minded bikers on most campsites where often acts as a great icebreaker. Or you might just just bump into other travellers on the road - where you can tag along together if your schedules match up.
Once plans start falling into place the start of the year can be put behind you and positive thoughts for the summer will come to the fore !
Just do it 
Have a great time !
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27 Mar 2014
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Tbh I can kind of pick a date out of the air as I'm self employed. Therefore I'd be quite happy to set a dept date that suits others ( within reason, don't want to be going in November !! )
Originally I was thinking early July, just before the kids break up. If push came to shove I would leave alone, but I'd rather have a bit of like minded company to shoot the shit with at the end of the day ( If Sandra Bullock is a member and wants to come..........  )
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27 Mar 2014
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I would be interested in knowing roughly how long you’re planning to be away?
I’ve been thinking of getting away around the same time as you (time frame/dates are not critical to me), and would also base my journey in Europe, certainly there are plenty of places to visit.
I’ve not been camping for several years and don’t currently have any kit, I’ve preferred the cheap overnight stops such as Formula 1 etc, but I could (maybe) be persuaded if the weather was good !!!
Budget sounds about right and depending on how many s are downed the trip presumably could last a good few weeks ???
As we’re not far apart maybe a get together could be planned to discuss the finer details.
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27 Mar 2014
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Morning all sounds like a great idea. Like you had rocky start to the year and a summer trip would be great to plan towards. Did Grenoble last year camping and as sites so good and cheap about 10 euros makes the money go further. Do use logis de France sometimes on bigger mileage days just easier then putting tent up and down again in morning. Met some fantastic people and nothing better cooking over camp stove and chilling having a . I will watch and if funds available will join you. Just moved completed yesterday solo this time so low on funds and not sure what's in the pot. Self employed also so within reason very flexible. As name suggests have xl1000 perfect for lugging me and all my camping kit about reasonable speed great comfort. What countries you thinking about visiting. I have travelled France Germany Austria and Italy but only camped France and Belgium. £1500 can get you long way on the cheap. Supermarkets great prices and quality. Will keep eye on thread and confirm soon as and work improves. Take care John
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27 Mar 2014
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I'm picking up a Vara on Saturday, funnily enough. Countries to visit I havent really made up my mind. What I would say is I'm not into loads of big mileage days on boring major roads, and would rather spend my time where the roads are good and scenery spectacular. I think 250 miles per day is enough, means you can be getting off the bike and pitching your tent at 4 pm instead of 7.
I have always had the urge to visit Auschwitz, and would like to ride the Croatia coast road. I'm sure I'll think of more in due course, but quality not quantity is where my preferences are. Also not adverse to setting a day or 2 aside each week just for chilling round a pool and generally doing something different.
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27 Mar 2014
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I would be interested in knowing roughly how long you’re planning to be away?
I’ve been thinking of getting away around the same time as you (time frame/dates are not critical to me), and would also base my journey in Europe, certainly there are plenty of places to visit.
I’ve not been camping for several years and don’t currently have any kit, I’ve preferred the cheap overnight stops such as Formula 1 etc, but I could (maybe) be persuaded if the weather was good !!!
Budget sounds about right and depending on how many s are downed the trip presumably could last a good few weeks ???
As we’re not far apart maybe a get together could be planned to discuss the finer details. |
Not a bad idea, where are you based ??
Oh, and for time away.......few weeks I guess. Not looking to eat boiled rice morning noon & night, but not lord it up either. I looked at booking a Eurotunnel, with the return as a flexi ticket, but it seems to be much cheaper to book a one way out, leaving the return till one knows the required date.
I havent camped for a few years, but July on the continent aint gonna be cold for sure. Also means you can get a barbeque going, so eating will be cheap to. The odd hotel might be welcome for sure, but as long as its the odd night, not most nights.
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28 Mar 2014
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Thought I'd bump this, don't want it to dissapear. Anyone interested in something along these lines give me a shout, we can put some ideas into the hat 
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1 Apr 2014
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Originally Posted by leevtr
Just thought I'd throw this out there, see if anyone interested, or think its a good idea.
I want to do something this summer, not sure what but it will be within Europe. Anyone feel like doing something where the return date is flexible, only determined by a set amount of funds, say £1000-1500. Mostly camping and being fairly self sufficient. Supermarket round the camp fire rather than bar prices.
Just a thought, but I'm gagging to get something planned. Had a crappy start to the year, need something to look forward to. |
For that kind of money. You could come with me down to Portugal in May, Still come back with change. Leaving on the 14 from Dover. Have a place booked. Nothing like a roof over your head. Secure bike park as well. Let me know if you want to come along.
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For that kind of money. You could come with me down to Portugal in May, Still come back with change. Leaving on the 14 from Dover. Have a place booked. Nothing like a roof over your head. Secure bike park as well. Let me know if you want to come along.
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Appreciate the offer mate but I want to be going in the other direction if I'm honest.
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1 Apr 2014
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good idea
what do you think about greece?
might be a great tour for about september.
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2 Apr 2014
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Lee, just sent you a pm, apologies for not getting back sooner.
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3 Apr 2014
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Rough guide
Just did a very rough outline of something, shoot me down in flames if I'm way off;
Route; France/Germany/Poland/Slovakia/Hungary/Romania/Serbia/Montenegro/Croatia/ Slovenia/Italy/Home
Based on £1500 budget
Duration away...3 weeks/21 days.
Days Riding 15 ( 2 days off per week )
Total mileage ( Approx ) 4000
Miles per riding day 270
Fuel cost £ 500
Camping £ 300
Balance £ 700/21 days = £33.00 per day for food/drink/whatever.
Would like to do Auschwitz, Transilvanian Alps ( Transfagarasen ) and The Croatia Coast road. Other than that, as long as motorways/dual carriageways are kept to a minimum, I'm open to suggestions.
Again, I did use google earth for mileages, and added some in for a margin.
Do able ???
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Time frame and numbers seem about right, only problem might be insurance in certain countries you've listed.
My insurance company, Carol Nash, will cover me in all countries apart from, "Romania/Serbia/Montenegro/Slovenia", not sure why or if they do cover any other countries, just looked at what's listed on the policy and these countries are not mentioned. So not sure what would happen if a problem occurs in any of these places - Separate insurance ???
Certainly the route looks fantastic, although I'm not sure what the roads would be like in certain countries? All tarmac? Gravel? Dirt?
The only thing not listed is costs for getting over to France and back to the UK, If it's Euro-tunnel I'm not sure what costs would be for one way tickets as I presume you wouldn't want to book a return crossing until back in France ??? This could cost a couple of hundred quid !!!
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Hi Lee,
Im interested in joining you on this trip depending on deperture date, im away until 4th July. The route sounds great, I too would like to visit the places you have mentioned. Re getting to France, the tunnel, depending on time of travel, off peak and book a little bit in advance costs £39 one way. Look forward to your reply.
Peter
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