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I voted France for now. There are so many countries to visit so who knows there may be another favourite waiting to be discovered.
I think we have been to just about every region in France and I actually think its more diverse than the UK. From Hot Mediteranean resorts to the wilds of western Finistare which is not unlike the west coast of Scotland, to the massive mountain ranges in the Pureness and Rhino Alps, the gorges of the Tarn or Dordogne to sleepy rural Normandy there is something for everyone. Of course the fact that the motorhome seems to have the same rights as a wandering Cow in Mumbai does help add to the fun.
The fact that you can always loose yourself and find peace and quiet is an attraction. Britain is just too over crowded and don't get me started on the roads or the appalling aggressive driving!
I also like the whole French attitude to life. They work to live not live to work, are not obsessed with wealth or status and certainly the French we have come across have been friendly people.
______________________________________________________________ Hank the Tank has a website. Follow our adventures at http://www.hankthetank.co.uk
I voted for others' as Scotland wasn't there on its own for voting purposes (no non-unionist statement intended!)
Despite the many countries we've visited over the years (not always in the MH) you cannot beat Scotland for scenery, peace and tranquility, history, activity options and variety of forests, mountains, glens, islands and coast, its not called bonnie scotland for nothing
I voted France for now.
I think we have been to just about every region in France and I actually think its more diverse than the UK. From Hot Mediteranean resorts to the wilds of western Finistare which is not unlike the west coast of Scotland, to the massive mountain ranges in the Pureness and Rhino Alps, the gorges of the Tarn or Dordogne to sleepy rural Normandy there is something for everyone. Of course the fact that the motorhome seems to have the same rights as a wandering Cow in Mumbai does help add to the fun.
The fact that you can always loose yourself and find peace and quiet is an attraction. Britain is just too over crowded and don't get me started on the roads or the appalling aggressive driving!
I also like the whole French attitude to life. They work to live not live to work, are not obsessed with wealth or status and certainly the French we have come across have been friendly people.
Barry,
You have almost got me to change my mind
peedee
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I clicked the box for France for the same reasons as Barry and it is the bit of furrin parts that I know best (it's the quickest bit to get to).
However, we do rate other countries on a 'go back to' basis. We have been to other countries for a week or two at a time and as part of our longer term plan we know which ones we would explore further.
Having said that we are quite happy doing further visits to France within out 'go back to' policy but there are a number of other places we would go to.
The Alps seems to be a defining point. We would do further tours of Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Croatia quite happily as they are on the list to be done again.
Equally the Pyrenees are significant to us. We are unlikely to bother to go south of them again.
Then there are the 'try for the first time' countries such as most of the old communist block and Scandinavia. We want to try them briefly to see if they warrant a longer return trip.
So, as you can see, that little plan should keep me busy for some time to come.
Ask me the same question when I am too old to take the van out and about and I might be able to give you a properly considered answer!
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I voted France for now.
I think we have been to just about every region in France and I actually think its more diverse than the UK. From Hot Mediteranean resorts to the wilds of western Finistare which is not unlike the west coast of Scotland, to the massive mountain ranges in the Pureness and Rhino Alps, the gorges of the Tarn or Dordogne to sleepy rural Normandy there is something for everyone. Of course the fact that the motorhome seems to have the same rights as a wandering Cow in Mumbai does help add to the fun.
The fact that you can always loose yourself and find peace and quiet is an attraction. Britain is just too over crowded and don't get me started on the roads or the appalling aggressive driving!
I also like the whole French attitude to life. They work to live not live to work, are not obsessed with wealth or status and certainly the French we have come across have been friendly people.
Barry,
You have almost got me to change my mind
peedee
Good! even though my spell check didnt work! If anyone is confused the Rhino Alps dont exist in France. The Rhone Alps do however. just in case you were getting excited about a big game safari in France.
______________________________________________________________ Hank the Tank has a website. Follow our adventures at http://www.hankthetank.co.uk
Because I fell in love with the country when I went on my first holiday, aged 15. Very diverse country with varying landscapes and for the most part very clean and well looked after.
Once you get past the arrogance, ignorance, self-image of supremacy and all the rest of the many other idiosyncrasies of the French. Including rudeness, they are okay. I tip my hat off to them really. Pity us Brits don't share some of the aforementioned attributes, maybe we would not be in so much of a mess if we did?.
Spanish:
Have to some of the rudest people I have ever met. They were probably okay in the 60's and 70's when they relied on tourism more. Now they have the Car Industry, Banking and quite a few other industries that are quite successful, don't think they need us so much any more.
Some very scruffy parts of the country, littering seems to be widespread and they spit a lot! (like England Scotland and Wales I guess!)
Italians:
Very noisy and abrupt people. Never found anywhere I could say I liked in Italy. But not written it off and still keep going and looking.
Beneluxe & Germany:
Mostly very welcoming and nice friendly people, very tidy countryside and still retains a lot culture. Will be spending more time there in the coming months/Years. English widely Spoken, especially by the Dutch.
Switzerland & Norway
Norwegians are in my opinion the warmest and friendliest Europeans of all (though a lot still bear grudges and as such detest the Germans). Amazing vast country that is now out of easy reach for most of us British motorhomers. Since the demise of the North Sea DFDS and Fjordline Ferries. Shame as we would spend at least 3-4 weeks there a year.
As for the rest of Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Austria. Cant say I have toured long enough to form a valid opinion.
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For an account of our journeys click >here< (Last updated 1st March 2012)
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