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Hi everyone, I’m traveling through Norway with my dog. I’d love to take the Kystriksveien Coastal Route, but there are some ferry crossings that only take 10 minutes. I was wondering if, for these short trips, I can stay in my car with my dog? He’s sensitive, and I don’t want to leave him alone or take him out of the car because I think the ferry noise will stress him out. Thanks so much in advance if anyone can let me know how these short crossings work!

Hi everyone,

We’re planning an 8–9 day trip in October 2025. The goal is to take it slow, enjoy two spots for hiking, photography, and soaking up nature—without rushing. Iceland’s seeing a tourism boom in places like the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, which we’d rather skip.

We’re thinking of spending 3–4 days on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Then, we could add the peninsula near Reykjavík (where the airport is) or head up to Blönduós in the north. Another option is taking the ferry via Flatey Island to reach the northwest fjords and just explore the southern part.

There’s also an airport in Ísafjörður—we could fly there and base ourselves in the Westfjords for the whole week… Or check out the north around Akureyri. Alternatively, would it be more doable and practical to stay around Vík?

Thanks for reading!

Hi,

I read on another forum that there might be an issue with insurance for our vehicles in the Faroe Islands.

Apparently, we wouldn’t be covered once we disembark from the ferry. From what I understand, the DK on our green card no longer applies to the Faroe Islands.

Could anyone confirm this?

Thanks

Welcome everyone!

It’s been a while since I last wrote a travel journal, but this recent trip to Iceland reignited my urge to write—both for the breathtaking landscapes we discovered and our adventure full of twists and turns!

This Iceland trip is part of our world tour, which we started back in August 2019. We (Sandrine and Flo) left by plane with our baby, Lena, who was barely 5 months old at the time. We backpacked around the Pacific for 5 months before returning home for a short break to see family. That was just before COVID hit, in late January 2020.

What followed was a bit chaotic... For the second part of our world tour, we were supposed to pick up a new vehicle: a brand-new pickup with a camper cell we planned to live in for several years. Due to lockdown, we received the cell weeks late, and with borders closing, we had to rethink all our plans.

So, we postponed our Iceland departure by over a month and a half, jumping on the first ferry accessible to French travelers after lockdown! Our goal is to spend 3 months there, from early July to late September, in our new camper cell. Our base vehicle is a Toyota Hilux we bought new, fitted with a flatbed where the cell sits, and we’ve prepped it for this trip (reinforced springs + airbags, snorkel, chassis protection, and off-road tires...). The aim is to tackle as many off-road tracks in Iceland as possible, knowing this is already our 3rd trip there (3 weeks in summer 2016 with a Durango, then 1 week in winter 2018).



I’m kicking off our travel journal here! Along with photos, I’ll also include our vlogs, which we’ve been posting weekly since our departure in June—hope you enjoy them too! :-)

TRAVEL JOURNAL SUMMARY The journey up to Denmark The horrible ferry crossing The south of the Eastern Fjords

Here’s a travel journal with photos, different from the ones we usually share with you.

Some of you may have heard about the legendary charm of Alsace, this small region in eastern France, right next to Germany. For those who want to visit, we’re offering this journal. While it’s not exhaustive, it covers many of the most interesting sites, and we’d love to help make your trip a success—or maybe even inspire you to take a trip there.

Introduction

" HOW BEAU-TI-FUL OUR ALSACE IS WITH ITS FRESH VALLEYS IN SUMMER, IT RI-PENS THERE WHEAT, VINES, AND HOPS "

This is the start of a little tune our elementary school teacher used to make us sing in class. That was last century. This refrain and its melody have stayed in my heart because they perfectly capture this region. I know many tourists dream of the Christmas market and the magical snowy landscapes, which makes sense, especially for visitors from the south or those with young kids. As for me, I’d recommend visiting between June and September because everything is so much more pleasant and enjoyable during the warm season.

Alsace is a mix of German organization and French art de vivre. The result? A place beautifully shaped by nature, thoughtfully developed by people, and packed with exceptional restaurants and bakeries. Plus, tourists are generally welcomed with courtesy and expertise.

The heart of the region’s tourism lies between Strasbourg and Colmar, spanning the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin departments. To the west of these cities, often on the slopes between the plain and the hills, winds the famous Wine Route. From north to south, it stretches about 150 to 170 kilometers. A proper visit to Alsace takes about five days to a week—or longer if you’re really into it. I think having a car is best, as the terrain isn’t flat.

Let’s start with northern Alsace, which is less known to tourists—except for the Germans, who love strolling around and enjoying good food there.

Wissembourg sits on the border with Germany, at the very north of the Bas-Rhin, about 60 km from Strasbourg. The tourist office has set up signs near the large free parking lot, so you can take a pleasant walk through this small town. Highlights include the Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul Church (the second-largest in Alsace), the 1741 town hall, the Salt House with its unusual roof, the ramparts, and some fascinating old houses.















Hills border Alsace along its entire western frontier and also to the north. Countless hikes are possible in these low- and mid-altitude forests, where you can find chanterelles, sheep’s head mushrooms, and blueberries. Here’s a typical view taken above Wissembourg, near the Pigeonnier Pass:

We're taking a boat to Iceland at the end of June with our 4x4 (HDJ80). The booking was made based on a vehicle not exceeding 1.90 meters in height. The new tire setup might make us slightly exceed this limit. Are they strict about heights? Are they checked at boarding (passing under a gate)? Some of you have probably faced this issue—thanks for your tips. Loading the vehicle carefully and, if needed, deflating the tires a bit should reduce the extra height.

Thanks