Зимний кемпинг в Словакии на автодоме: Выпуск 15/1: Латвия, Валмиера и дорога домой 🇱🇻🏡

Our winter trip is coming to an end! 🚐 Today we'll spend the night in Latvia, discuss thermal springs, reminisce about Lake Heviz in Hungary, and talk about winter sales in Europe. Along the way, we'll stop in Valmiera, meet friends, and discuss why winter is a great time for road trips. 🏕❄ ⏳ Timings: 🌄 00:00 — Day 15 of the trip 🚐 We woke up, but due to the traffic, we changed our campsite. ❄ The river is frozen, but some water and ducks still remain. 🌊 In the summer, the river is turbulent, and in the winter, it freezes completely. 🏖 00:59 — Beach and relaxation 🏝 We show you a sandy beach where children are playing. 💦 The water is warm, despite the cold weather. 😌 A great place to relax and swim. 🛣 01:31 — Overnight stay and plans 🍽 We stayed at a place with a cafe and Wi-Fi. 📍 Narva is 385 km away, the drive time is 5 hours 45 minutes. ⛽ Average fuel consumption is 6.2 l/100 km, but the fuel injector is malfunctioning. 📸 03:30 — Road and cameras ❄ The car sinks into the snow, but copes. 🚔 There are many speed cameras in Latvia, especially in villages. 📷 The cameras are tall, mounted on poles. 🌥 05:56 — Valmiera and the weather 📍 Valmiera is ahead, soon Estonia. 🧶 Olya picked up knitting needles for the first time in two weeks. ❄ Winter travel can be interesting too! ♨️ 08:08 — Thermal Springs 🚿 There are two free thermal springs in Slovakia. 🌡 One is located near Bratislava (temperature 55°C). ⚠ In some places, chlorine is added, degrading the water quality. 🏞 11:18 — Lake Heviz 🇭🇺 Thermal Lake Heviz in Hungary has healthy water. 🏊 You can swim year-round in its natural environment. ⚠ The lake is beautiful, but it's best to wear slippers. 💰 13:33 — Paid and Free Springs 🇸🇰 There are paid and free hot springs in Slovakia. 💸 Local authorities are filling up the free ones to encourage people to use the paid ones. ♨️ A new hot spring has been found near Bratislava! 🚐 3:25 PM — Return Home 🏠 We head home to wash and rest. 🛒 We stop for groceries along the way. 💰 Some goods are cheaper in Estonia than in Europe. 👋 5:20 PM — Visiting Friends 🏡 We visit old friends we haven't seen in two years. 🐑 We show off an Estonian farm with sheep, dogs, and chickens. 🌞 6:17 PM — Summer Activities 🏕 The area is popular for camping in the summer, and quiet in the winter. 🍽 There are cafes open, but few tourists. 📍 It's 15 km from Valmiera. ❄ 7:44 PM — Benefits of Winter Travel 🚐 Few people, free parking, cheap tickets. 🏛 Museums are uncrowded, and parks are quiet. 💰 Huge discounts after New Year's. 👟 8:41 PM — Shoe discounts 🇪🇺 In Europe, discounts of up to 70% are available, especially after the holidays. 🇪🇪 In Estonia, discounts aren't always fair. 💸 In some countries, you can buy shoes for 10-15 euros. 🏙 12:31 PM — Arrival in Valmiera 🚗 We're driving around Valmiera. ❄ Winter is cheaper, there are fewer people, and parking is often free. 🚐 11:16 PM — Living in a campervan 🏨 Hotels are expensive, a bungalow costs 120 euros per night. 🏕 A campervan offers freedom, nature, and savings. 🚿 26:09 — Amenities in Europe 🚽 In Europe, restrooms are everywhere: gas stations, supermarkets. 🚿 There are free showers on the highways. 🔥 28:07 — Life in a Van 🔥 The gas works, but at night you have to open the sunroof. 🐶 The dogs love the heat and won't let you turn off the heater. ♨️ ​​We leave the heater on low. 🎬 29:31 — Conclusion and Preview 🙏 Thanks to all the viewers! 🎥 Part 2 with the finale of the trip is coming soon! 📢 Subscribe, leave comments, and don't miss new episodes! 🚐✨