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Campervan Europe | A Month Across Italy, Austria, Czechia & Hungary
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items Four countries, one campervan, and a summer of unforgettable stories. From the canals of Venice to the hills of Prague, we road-tripped through Europe’s beauty, chaos, and culture — one gas station croissant and cobblestone at a time. This list captu...
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Before We Hit the Road
Rome Arrival & Campervan Pickup
Exploring Rome & the Vatican
Pompeii, Naples & the Southern Coast
Before We Hit the Road
The countdown, the chaos, and the checklists. These posts capture everything that happened before wheels hit the road — from packing shoes that won’t blister in Italy to navigating school prep, laundry, and last-minute errands. It’s the unglamorous b...
From school supply runs to Vatican dress codes, this post captures the very real prep it takes to leave for a month-long family road trip abroad. Flip flops bought, fridge cleared, bills paid, and backpacks nearly packed — this was the moment the cou...https://www.instagram.com/p/C9eCLvtu7LG/
Pre-Trip Prep & Mental Load Before Takeoff
Rome Arrival & Campervan Pickup
From airport jet lag to finding our first home on wheels, this is where the adventure officially kicked off. We picked up our campervan and found an incredible campground in Rome — complete with waterpark, sports zones, and shops — the perfect launch...
Our month-long campervan journey through Europe began with the longest flight we’ve taken yet — from Puerto Vallarta to Dallas to Rome. The boys did great on the flight (movies, naps, and some surprisingly decent plane food helped), and we were espec...https://roma.huopenair.com/ Instagram Blog: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9ksSi2Kxs-/?img_index=1
Arriving in Rome & Picking Up the Campervan
Exploring Rome & the Vatican
Our first major sightseeing stop of the trip: Vatican City. From the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica, we squeezed in the highlights of the world’s smallest country before continuing the road trip.
What can you even say about visiting the Vatican? 🇻🇦 Photos can’t capture the scale, the artistry, or the reverence of it all. As the smallest country in the world, Vatican City holds some of the largest cultural treasures on Earth. We made it to t... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9nqWaWqfob/?img_index=1
Awe-Inspiring Morning at the Vatican
Our first full day exploring Rome was packed but surprisingly smooth! 🚌🚇 We grabbed pastries from the campground café and hopped on the nearby bus to the metro, heading straight for Vatican City. The Rome transit system was easy to navigate—even wi... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9nsizbKb3G/?img_index=1
Rome by Metro, Pool by Sunset
Today we checked off another world wonder—the mighty Roman Colosseum! 🇮🇹🏛️ It’s hard to put into words how jaw-dropping this place is. As the largest amphitheater in the world, the Colosseum still holds a Guinness World Record and continues to awe... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9qOuNxqTBh/?img_index=1
World Wonder #5: The Roman Colosseum
Rome really is a city where you turn the corner and suddenly find yourself face-to-face with something incredible. 🏛️ From ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance art, every block is layered with centuries of history and beauty. We visited the Trevi Foun... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9qRIGzK5Er/?img_index=1
Rome in All Its Layers — Trevi, Spanish Steps & Renaissance Magic
Pompeii, Naples & the Southern Coast
Exploring Southern Italy from the comfort of our campervan, this leg of the journey includes ancient ruins, unexpected food finds, and laid-back coastal towns. From Pompeii’s ash-covered past to the bustling streets of Naples and the beauty of the Am...
After wrapping up Rome, we hit the road and took the scenic coastal route to the Pompeii region, stopping only once for a small toll. We found a perfect camper stop—Camping Spartacus—located directly across from the ruins of Pompeii. ⛺ Pompeii has be...https://www.instagram.com/p/C9sinFZqjC1/?img_index=1
Pompeii Arrival & Campervan Life Perks
Just steps from our camper stop at Camping Spartacus, we crossed the road into history—spending a few hours wandering through the haunting, remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii. Overcast skies made for comfortable exploring, but even three hours was... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9vDpVpqcSq/?img_index=1
Exploring the Frozen City of Pompeii
After a cozy lunch at the campsite, a sudden thunderstorm rolled in—delaying our planned metro trip to Naples. Once the storm passed, we finally made our way in, but... it wasn’t quite what we hoped. We genuinely tried to give Naples a fair shot, but... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9vEqTEqszy/?img_index=1
A Rainstorm and a Rough Afternoon in Naples
If you’re ready for elbow-to-elbow crowds and cliffside bus rides that feel like thrill rides, then the Amalfi Coast won’t disappoint. We tackled the public bus route from Pompeii and made it to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi—and despite the chaos, t... https://www.instagram.com/p/C9x3IaDqv1p/?img_index=1
Amalfi Coast by Bus: Beautiful, Chaotic, Unforgettable