PROFILE
Number and names of travelers:
2 adults (Hubert and Lissa)
Vehicle:
Carado V337 EDITION15
Travel period:
3 weeks in September 2022
Kilometers traveled:
approx. 4.000
Starting point:
Leutkirch im Allgäu (Germany)
Endpoint:
Danube Delta (Romania)
Stopovers:
Timișoara, Karpaten, Transfăgărășan, Cluj-Napoca, Aria Nationalpark, Sighișoara, Bran, Sfânta-Ana-See, Berca (Romania)
Special feature:
Trip to Eastern Europe
Hubert Neufeld is a content creator and filmmaker. With the areas of nature, automotive and sports, he has exactly the interests that a camping trip also combines. The preference for special destinations brought Hubert and his partner Lissa in the Carado V337 EDITION15 to Romania. Here the two discovered mystical forests, roads blocked by sheep and a sunken village.
What do you find exciting about this region from a photographer's point of view?
The originality of the country and the fact that Romania has one of the last wilderness regions in Europe brought me back to this country. There are over 3,000 bears, which we could not only sight in the reserve. There are also far more deciduous trees, fruit trees and mixed forests than in more industrialized areas. At the same time, there are many "lost places" that are always exciting to explore. Whether it's hundreds of sheep blocking the road or perfect pass roads where no one is bothered by a drone flight. The trip had many highlights.
And what's your personal insider tip for your chosen travel route?
There is a sunken village, evacuated and flooded with mud under the Ceaușescu dictatorship. The road to it is daring without exaggeration, and we also wanted to turn around in between. The last two kilometers to the village have to be done on foot, with only a church tower sticking out of the mud amidst a surreal landscape. We made it there - and it was worth it!
Would you recommend the combination of work and motorhome to other creatives?
I found the V337 very pleasant to drive and no more cumbersome or challenging than a van. At the same time, you have the option of working on the computer for several hours at a decent table. In addition, there are secure storage options for equipment and, most importantly, organization. If you're traveling with two drones - a first-person-view(FPV) drone and a "regular" drone - as well as photography equipment and want to make backups every day, the space is a big relief. For us sunrise early risers, it's also a blessing to wake up already at the shooting location when the day dawns.
Did you have a favorite place in the RV?
Yes, that was definitely the driver's seat. I found it very comfortable, and with the armrests and a drink in the holder, I soon felt like I was in my own living room. Plus the cruise control, so I could relax and explore the countryside.
How did you plan the journey? Did you make any stops along the way?
The trip planning was done by my partner Lissa. She has a talent for this and more patience than I do. We complemented each other perfectly, as I created the content and she meticulously planned the trip and surprised me with one highlight location after the other. On the ground, of course, we went over individual points of interest, and I looked around Google Maps to see which streets looked exciting. But the rough route and the sights were already decided before we left.
What did you have in your luggage that would definitely have to be there again on a next trip?
These are three things:
1. Folding spade
2. Pepper/bear spray
3. Headlamp
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