Motorhome Trip Spring 2025 – Balkans & Greece
A slow journey through coastal villages, winding borders, and forgotten roads — one motorhome, one traveler, no urgent destination.
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Trip totals = 6’403.04 km / 89 h pure driving time / 11 countries (8 for the 1st time).
Clinging to the Mountain: A Day Between Velanidia’s Hills and Roadside Shrines
Driving north from Neapoli, I passed through Velanidia and its stunning cliffside blooms, then discovered the tradition of Greece’s roadside shrines—kandylakia—where loss, memory, and faith meet on the edge of the road.
Along the Edge of the Unknown
A slow and solitary drive along the Peloponnese coast reveals deserted chapels, lonely graves, and the quiet beauty of villages untouched by time.
Olive Groves, Hills & Hidden Places
A spontaneous stop in the Peloponnese mountains reveals crumbling cottages, new hillside homes, a pristine church, a one-table tavern, and a mayor’s cat. Greece, off-script.
The Joy of the Road
Cruising the Peloponnese becomes an unforgettable experience—through free winding roads and costly highways alike. This is a tribute to the landscape, the curves, the cliffs, and the feeling of freedom behind the wheel.
Detours, Deltas & Disgrace: A Winding Descent to the Peloponnese
On the road to the Peloponnese, I passed stunning hidden beaches and the wild beauty of the Kalamas Delta—an unexpected wonderland of water and wildlife. But a sudden patch of trash in the heart of nature snapped the spell.
Valley of the Stillness
A quiet day through Albania’s backlands: wild horses, unfazed cows, and resting souls with a view over their earthly paradise.
Montenegro’s Maze of Lakes and Longing
Brief but stirring: a drive across Montenegro reveals breathtaking landscapes and hidden lakes like Poljičko, tempting a longer return. For now, it’s a fleeting glimpse—Greece calls, but the Western Balkans linger.
Croatia: Karlovac Whispers: A Blue-Green Encounter Near Begovac
First encounter with Croatia—driving through Karlovac region, stunned by the natural harmony of lakes, forests, and gentle tourism. A landscape that evoked memories of the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Starting Out: A Motorhome Journey to the Balkans and Greece
Leaving Solothurn for an unscripted journey along the sea’s quieter edges — with a motorhome, a camera, and no urgent destination.