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Europe by car

Touring Alsace, Champagne & the Ardennes by car

2014-10-25 by Argo Contributor

Paris by Moyan Brenn

So you decided to arrange your independent trip by car. And immediately a lot of questions arise: where to start the trip, what should you take with you, what documents are required, where to look for accommodation and how to rent a car without spending pots of money?

Tags: auto touring, car tourism, Europe by car, france, France tourism, Nancy tourism, Paris, Paris sites, touring France

Makaza Reopens After 68 Years

2013-09-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Bulgaria and Greece have now a new border pass at Makaza, a place located at about 20 kilometres north of Greece’s Aegean coastline. This served as a border point in the past, but it stopped being operational 68 years ago. The Ruse-Makaza road links Romania and Greece through Central Bulgaria and it is part of […]

Tags: Bulgaria-Greece Border Point, Europe by car, Makaza, Pan-European Transport Corridor No. 9, travel by car

Traveling by Road in Europe: What You Should Keep in Mind

2012-04-14 by Guest Author

Europe's circuitous roads.

Rich in it’s varied people, complex cultures, breathtaking architecture and beautiful landscapes, Europe plays host to some of the most storied civilizations in the world, acting as a beacon to travelers from around the planet. Combining these unbeatable draws with its relatively small size and easy access to many countries in a single day, the European continent presents as the perfect region to tour on the open road.

Tags: car travel, Europe by car, Europe customs, Europe roads, Europe tourism, Europe travel, touring Europe, travel habits, travel ideas, travel tips

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