Euro Odyssey: Our Euro Odyssey Awards

Wrapping it up!!!

Spending 300 days on the road isn't for everyone, however, after visiting 27 countries and clocking up 46,000km over 10 months, we've got a fair idea on where to go in Europe and where you should probably avoid in a motorhome.

We've spent a fair bit of time debating the winners of each of the following categories and know that they won't necessarily sit well with many people, so if you disagree we're happy to hear your thoughts.

1. Overall Favourite Country (Based on People, Cost, Scenery, Ease of WC)

GREECE - This was a very quick and unanimous decision by both of us! The people are so relaxed and friendly, the beaches are absolutely stunning and we could finally unwind and spend less time driving.

A magical sunset at one of our wild camp spots in Greece.

2. Overall Least Favourite Country

SWEDEN – relatively boring country with some very average drivers (no wonder they have such safe cars). Stockholm was amazing but it just felt like we were passing through it to get to Norway.

3. Best Drivers

The Classic Fiat in Italy

We would say drivers in the U.K. are the best, but given we didn’t spend a great deal of time there on the Euro Odyssey; this award is tied between the GERMANS and the SPANISH. The Spanish really bumped up a spot after a pedestrian went out of his way to stop traffic for us so we could reverse the van on to a busy road.

4. Worst Drivers

ITALY – hands down. No argument. Probably the worst drivers in the world to be honest. We’ve written a whole blog on their antics, which include constantly talking/texting on their phone while driving, unrestrained children, pulling out in front of vehicles moving at high-speed and generally just being a nuisance.

5. Best Country for Motorhomes

FRANCE – the French are easily the most accommodating for campervans in Europe with their plethora of Aires and designated spots. They welcome Wild Campers with open arms and if you happen to be parked somewhere you shouldn’t, they will direct you to where you should with a smile. The next best country would have to be Portugal.

One of many rest stops in France.
Perfect for the Camper!

6. Worst Country for Motorhomes

The worst wild camp in South Brent,
UK topped off with a big dog turd
right outside the sliding door...

ENGLAND – luckily we didn’t spend too much time travelling around England as you pretty much can’t park anywhere, but as these are Euro Awards the prize (surprisingly) goes to GREECE, as it’s actually illegal! Luckily there is no one to police it and it seems the Greeks really don’t care as long as you’re tipping a few dollars in to their country to keep them afloat.

7. Most Underrated Country

CZECH REPUBLIC – Friendly people, beautiful towns, extremely cheap and you can park pretty much anywhere. Even in an apple orchard!
The beautiful town of Telc, in the Czech Republic

8. Most Overrated Country

ITALY - a rabbit warren of roads that seem to take you to fairly unremarkable places. Outside of the big ticket destinations (Rome, Florence, Venice) the place is a treasure trove for those who enjoy visual pollution.

9. Most Expensive

NORWAY - could quite possibly be the most expensive country in the world. Fuel was the most expensive we came across on the trip and food and alcohol are far above what you would find in western Europe. The only cheap thing here appears to be Salmon - which isn't such a bad thing!

10. Least Expensive

PORTUGAL - it was a fairly close call between Morocco and Portugal, however, the Portugese took the award as we didn't have to pay for any wild camping sites while in Morocco much of our time was spent in guarded parks and campgrounds, which came at a cost.

MOST MEMORABLE SMALL TOWNS