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).
Kiveri: A Gentle Pause by the Sea
Kiveri offers a tranquil seaside retreat with its serene beach, delightful marina, and a church rich in history and warmth.
Koroni in White: A Curious Corner of the Peloponnese
As I touched the first finger of the Peloponnese, the town of Koroni revealed itself as a charming oddity—roof cats, lantern gnomes, alternative shopfronts and streets seemingly hurriedly whitewashed. A sleepy, creative town that shines quietly at sunset.
Lefkada Landfall and Wooden Echoes of Rosi Heyerdahl
A nostalgic arrival in Lefkada brings memories of a lost boat, sights of hand-built wooden ships, and the unmistakable promise of fresh seafood in every coastal breeze.
Finally Headed South – Guided by Beauty, Welcomed by Sivota, Greece
Escaping the northwest’s grip, I was rewarded with a jaw-dropping coastal drive and a soulful welcome in Sivota—a pearl cradled by turquoise coves and stone-laced charm.
Return to Sagiada
Back in Sagiada due to a longer stay in the northwest, I couldn’t resist returning to the same waterside taverna for another stunning sunset and a peaceful overnight by the shore.
Stuck in Plataria, Greece - But Serenely So
A motorhome parts hiccup near Plataria strands me for a week—but the view, the village, and the ouzo make it feel like a blessing in disguise.
Time Travel in Valle Canal Novo: A Fisher Family’s Echo in Clay, Straw, and Silence
A visit to an authentic fisher house in Valle Canal Novo becomes a vivid time machine—unveiling centuries of lagoon life, hard work, and survival etched in clay and reed.
Caorle, Italy: Of Hungry Cats, Boats That Wait, and Fishing for Silence
Parked beside fishing boats and a feline mural, I fried sardines, followed quiet waters, and listened to a town that doesn’t advertise its presence.