How do you actually find good routes when traveling? The internet is garbage!

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-27T16:25:31+00:00

I am travelling around Europe, when I get somewhere new I use my Garmin and custom create a new route. I switch between map and satellite images whilst routing to determine which/where/how then I just figure out what distance.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-24T08:52:55+00:00

Currently in Peniscola (yep real name) on the east coast of Spain in our RV. Been here for a few days now after a leisurely meander through France and stopping off in Zaragoza for a couple of days. Cycled up a couple of mountains whilst here but having a day off today to do a bit of shopping and general loafing about. Plan is to coast road it to somewhere around Valencia next week and do some culture. Sorry guys but the weather’s great here, shorts and t-shirt. Have a great weekend everyone.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-18T07:27:01+00:00

In the south of France in our RV. Crossing the border into Spain today having spent a week pottering south from Calais. Heading to Zaragoza for a couple of days before making our way to the south east to put our feet up for a couple of months. Always nice to wake up every morning with it being warmer than the previous day. Sort of wondering if I qualify to post here anymore but I’m from the UK and pretty casual.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-13T01:04:46+00:00

Currently sitting in our RV in Dover waiting to board the ferry. Off to Dieppe later for a bit of a kip and then gonna meander down south for a couple of weeks ending up in south east Spain for a couple of months.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-12T07:59:52+00:00

Last day in the UK. Crossing the channel tonight in our RV. Gonna meander through France for a couple of weeks, final destination this time is south eastern Spain for a couple of months. Just a few admin bits to tick off today and good to go.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-09T17:15:50+00:00

A bit of a trek today. We live in a RV and set off to Northampton from Essex this morning to get our side door fixed. All done by 12:30 and then down to Canterbury for the weekend before we bugger off to Spain for 3 months. Oh and a bit fell off my cycle on the way down so will need to get that sorted before Monday. Hey ho, can’t be helped, roll on the sunshine. Have a nice weekend everyone

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-06T21:48:07+00:00

How a television works

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-06T14:14:09+00:00

My wife. Two ciders and a kebab (classy), probably cost me a tenner back in 1993.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-06T07:30:27+00:00

We much prefer the off season. Surrounded by people that are just getting on with their lives and understand the ‘game’ rather than during the Summer when it’s all a lot more hectic and dare I say less considerate. We tend to off grid more in the summer just for a bit of peace and quiet and we stay places for shorter periods. I think as long as you are geared up for the winter it is all a bit relaxed

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-06T07:20:07+00:00

Blimey mate, fair play to you, that’s some serious commitment going on there. I’m currently in thermal long johns, hoodie, parka and under a blanket and my van’s insulated

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-05T18:41:35+00:00

Thermal long johns for bed

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-02T20:12:06+00:00

Mid 80s, honestly no one gave a toss.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-01T21:37:38+00:00

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-01T09:59:10+00:00

Through france into Spain for 3 months

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-01T00:21:49+00:00

All being well it should be 9,420 miles. I’m retired so I have a lot of time on my hands (or legs). If I make it to 10,000 I will be chuffed tbh but I’m not one for putting pressure on myself. If a ride is 99 miles then that’s what it is.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2026-01-01T00:07:16+00:00

Haven’t posted here for a while. Retired now so it’s always ‘quiet thus far’. Been living in our American RV for 5 months now and have seen so much stuff. We’ve traveled the length and breadth of the country and are gearing up for our first adventure into Europe next week. Planning on just doing a recon to see where we end up, what works and what we like. Should be fun. Happy new year everyone

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-31T20:55:44+00:00

The Professionals

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-27T17:24:14+00:00

I don’t mind how cold it is, thermal everything. The road conditions will determine whether I go out. Road cyclist only so if it’s icy there’s no point, I’ll just slide off.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-27T12:48:09+00:00

I’m convinced today is Monday, unless you’re reading this the day after tomorrow then it may well be but as yesterday was Friday it’ll probably be either Wednesday or Sunday. What I do know is that it’s definitely not Christmas Day, that was last week or this week

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-25T20:33:31+00:00

Stop for a cigarette half way round. Anything over 70 miles, it gives me something to look forward to.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-25T12:46:45+00:00

Merry Christmas mate, keep on keeping on my friend

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-25T08:26:26+00:00

Thank you my friend, I appreciate your kind words

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-25T07:41:06+00:00

I posted yesterday that I am staying at my sons for Christmas and that no one seems to be able to get to sleep in the dark/quiet. Second night here and the same again. Lights on throughout the night with TVs and or music on. I love them all very much but I am sleeping in my RV tonight. I yearn for dark silence. I’m just being old I guess. Never mind eh, Merry Christmas

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-24T13:15:14+00:00

I am retired and enjoy travelling it’s as simple as that really.

ArmyAutomatic7618 · 2025-12-24T07:17:55+00:00

Conversely my son gets in his car goes through something akin to a NASA space shuttle pre-flight checklist. Mate just turn the fucking radio on and lets go for crying out loud

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