When we are plugged into electricity at a campsite we have been using a single hotplate. It takes an age to heat up and we decided we were going to buy an induction hob, which works by magnetism, is instant heat and instant cooling and is cheaper to run than normal electric hobs. Whilst in [...]
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Gourmet news: induction hobs are great if you have the correct pans!
Posted by Frances Platman on 14/05/2010
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On the road: ferry operators want to charge too much at the kiosk.
Leaving Metz in the Moselle district of France, we sped on our way to Calais along the motorways. It was Sunday and in France no lorries are allowed on the motorways so the roads were virtually clear. We really do not like using motorways but needs must; we needed to get back to UK [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 09/05/2010
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Motorhome hints: internet on board
On the way to Cognac, in southern France, we stopped and bought some bottles of Pineau de Charentes, and arrived at Cognac late afternoon. We were able to park free at the official space for four motor homes, complete with free electricity, water and waste disposal. This was immediately opposite the Hennessy factory, across the [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 11/11/2003
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Motorhome hints: make use of facilities available.
We were most impressed with La Rochelle, on the Atlantic coast of France, which is very attractive and although redeveloped in the 1970s, the historic centre was freed of traffic, which was quite an innovation at that time. It is a sheltered Atlantic port, with harbours and marinas. We quite fell in love with it [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 09/11/2003
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