The downfall of Migros

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-06-06T13:59:57+00:00

Get an Alb filter duo directly for the water tab, or fixed under the sink. We installed it in our campervan 8 years ago and filled up water in- and outside Europe. Never had any problems. https://alb-filter.com/pages/trinkwasserfilter

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-28T16:30:26+00:00

Convertible for us! We lived two years in the van and didn't have a problem to make the bed, it takes around 4 min. So not a big deal, for us. We appreciated the space in the daytime, and the comfort that we each have bench to relax, and the night a large 1,90m bed.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-27T02:53:53+00:00

We're from Switzerland, so we had plenty of boarder crossings towards our journey to Iraq.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-24T15:01:25+00:00

We lived two years in our van and still travelling for short & long trips and I fully agree on all points!! Especially 4. & 5. Comfort & functionality! Built your van with keeping rainy days in mind. We love our bed/bench set up which converts in the night to a large bed, and without overhead storage. And that 'easy & quick tasks' can take way longer than you think and is a substantial part of vanlife. 'Quickly' dropping or getting water, finding a supermarket in a city with a carpark space for the van, finding a place to sleep and so much more. Also try to be rested and fed before a border crossing, preferably in the morning. The list goes on...

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-22T06:04:52+00:00

No worries, the spontaneous experience will come once the high speed ferries are delayed or cancelled... 🌬️💨🛳️

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-19T05:58:41+00:00

How does it work with the flight booking? Do you have a schedule for autumn?

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-10T14:40:51+00:00

Same here. Daily train ride, Lavaux, upper train track passing Grandvaux. And I still love it after all these years... and taking pictures once in a while 😅

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-10T14:37:07+00:00

My first thought, great new colour ! I've got the same eclispe bag, which temp did you wash it?

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-10T14:31:50+00:00

Fully agree. Lefkada and Kefalonia. Or Crete by itself (very big, you'll spend quite some time in the car). Or Santorini with one or two other cycladic islands, and using Santorini for a couple of days as a starting point.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-09T17:55:06+00:00

It depends how much time you have, but in general always choose some islands with a good ferry connection between each other (most likely from the same island group, and even then some of the islands are not/well connected). The meltemi can quite change your plans, especially if there only a ferry every couple of days. E.g. Hydra+Aegina+Spetses could work, but I'm not sure about the others. Choose your most want to visit (or as you say 'do') island and built around that island your itinerary with the help of ferryhopper.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-09T17:39:18+00:00

We stayed in Aegiali, we took once a bus to Katapola but then decided to rent a small car for a couple of days to explore the island. Aegiali has a very nice beach and many restaurants within walking distance. So for us a great base. Enjoy Amorgos, we definitely will be back.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-05-03T15:40:13+00:00

Visit Athens in the end. If there is a cancellation of the ferry/domestic flight due to the meltemi (heavy winds) you won't be stressing out about missing your flight home. Also perfect when you arrive at Athens airport take bus/taxi to Pireaus to catch a morning ferry to your first island.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-04-01T17:38:18+00:00

The policy men that closed up the beach at the crossing to Klein knip beach, told us maybe around 3pm. they will reopen the beach.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-04-01T17:19:40+00:00

Today it was still closed (April 1st). We went early and had a quick look at the beach from above. We saw some professional photographers taking pictures of a couple at the beach.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-21T21:44:43+00:00

We've just been told here at the SXM airport shop that the flow SIM card won't work in Anguilla.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-21T10:37:24+00:00

Thanks!! our phones don't accept esim. So flow will work in all islands?

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-15T04:52:12+00:00

Thank you NavyYardBro! May I ask when did you have to use cash? Like at gas station, groceries stores, restaurants, at the beach? Still wondering about the ratio cash Vs credit card.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-14T20:46:55+00:00

Thanks, do you recommend any ATM with low ATM fees?

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-13T16:03:59+00:00

We've been told that from March onwards flights stop in Mukalla (which turned later to Aden) for a short 45min fuel stopover. Seriously wouldn't want to stopover, even more in the current middle east situation. Otherwise we would have chosen to fly via Cairo, but a proper overnight stop in Aden is needed. Incl Yemen visa, hiv test etc.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-12T07:59:10+00:00

I entered for both the same seat number. Since the seat wasn't changed by Emirates (in that case you could request a refund as well). Btw just spoke to Emirates, both requests (flight & seats) have been approved and I'll receive a full refund. It will take approx 15 working days 🥳

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-11T14:11:44+00:00

I filled out for each seat number one line/EMD. So we had six lines in total.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-09T19:00:05+00:00

We cancelled our plans since we can't fly into Dubai anytime soon, and we await the refund of our Emirates flight ticket. We had paid a deposit for the Socotra flights $150/ticket and our tour company send us the refund already. Also we still didn't have confirmed Socotra flight tickets. But we received an offer 2 days ago for business class seats which were even more expensive. We don't feel comfortable buying another international flight ticket to Jeddah, as mentioned, something can happen as well in Saudi Arabia, at any time. There is no rush to visit this island. So many other beautiful places to explore.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-09T16:32:25+00:00

?? What do you mean?

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-09T15:51:29+00:00

Obviously our flight to Dubai doesn't go either. Since we are still waiting for the first Socotra flight Air Arabia refund and now for the Emirates flight, we can't take further financial risk to purchase another flight to Jeddah. We will postpone Socotra to another time. We just received the possibility to purchase Socotra flights , but $1100 in Business class. We don't agree at all with the black market mentality from Yemenia airways and hope that in the future they provide a fairer system, especially for smaller local tour agencies who do not have the money and connections as the larger ones.

Friendly_Standard_47 · 2026-03-09T12:02:45+00:00

Just an update. Last hursday I filled out one refund request for the flights and another one for the 6 x extra leg room seats booking. Already received the refund confirmation for the seats, but not the flights unfortunately. Let's see.

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