30
Sep
Targa to the Alps: Conclusion
Thank you all for following along with us to the Alps and back again. This trip was a bit of
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The Alps – Summer 2026
29
Sep
Day 18: Bedford (United Kingdom) –> Dublin (Ireland)
Our final transit day today as we make our way back to Ireland via the port at Holyhead.
We have
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27
Sep
Day 16 & 17: Harwich (United Kingdom) –> Bedford (United Kingdom)
After a very smooth crossing – we could hardly feel the boat move – we are awoken early at 05:30 by
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26
Sep
Day 15: Frankfurt (Germany) –> Hoek van Holland (Netherlands)
We awake to another bright day and to our car still sitting out on the balcony.
We return to the
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25
Sep
Day 14: Salzburg (Austria) –> Frankfurt (Germany)
This morning we start our long journey northwards back towards Ireland. We have to drag our luggage about 800 metres
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24
Sep
Day 13: Around Salzburg (Austria)
Today is our last day on this road trip before we have to start the return journey back to Ireland.
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23
Sep
Day 12: Tirol (Austria) –> Salzburg (Austria)
Today we travel to Salzburg, a meaningful destination for us, since my co-driver and I were married there in
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22
Sep
Day 11: Around Tirol (Austria)
Today should be a good one: we’re back exploring the mountains – this time on the Grossglockner – the highest paved
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21
Sep
Day 10: Val Gardena (Italy) –> Tirol (Austria)
We check out of our hotel, with one last look at the view from our balcony.
We have two tasks
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20
Sep
Day 9: Around Val Gardena (Italy)
Today reaches the midpoint of our road trip. Surrounded by impressive mountains, we have a chance to stretch our legs
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