I still remember the first time I drove abroad was during a four day, three nighs (long weekend) vacation in Sicily, Italy. It was an extremely unplanned (some might say spontaneous) trip with two work colleagues, booked out of the blues with a strict budget as an adventure the aim of which was just that of driving a fine car around Sicily and ENJOYING IT TO THE MAX …

The tight budget consisted of €250 for the three nights including going from Malta to Sicily €180 (€60 pp) car rental €340, fuel €110 and food / entertainment (the rest €120) … it did in fact work out, but for one small problem (guess), exactly LODGING. But then again what was the problem, it was just 3 nights, 3 friends, earl twenties for two and slightly less for the third, what was the issue?

Since then I went on many other road trips driving in, (apart from Malta):

England, Scotland, Wales, California, Italy, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Poland and South Africa.

X – I enjoyed driving most, Scotland whilst admiring the view through the scenic land.

X – I was scared most whilst driving in – South Africa, being alone, after a sleepless night and not knowing the place it was hard to drive and read the map at the same time (yeah no gps not too smart!!)

X – I saw most reckless driving, Malta (obviously I contributed to some of that when I was a teenager myself), what do you expect :), although I must say, I’ve seen some bad stuff in Sicily too.

X – The most polite drivers, Austria, people are just considerate, appreciate giving them way and thank you even whilst driving at 100 miles per hour.

X – The most annoying police – Slovakia, giving you wrong directions because you are driving a hungarian car.

Driving abroad is in my opinion the best way to enjoy the most out of any place, but remember, drive safe, drive careful and also, if you are tired, rest!!! Read here