If you decide to have a bit of a holiday with a difference and want to travel round Europe by car exploring the environment, there are some things that it would be best to remember.

You need to prepare for your trip properly in order to plan against some circumstances and get the car in the right condition beforehand.

It is also prudent to find out as much as you can about the countries – and their particular laws – you will be driving through on your journey.

One of the main things to think about is your safety, which is paramount. Do the car safety checks before setting off and take basic car maintenance supplies with you. Do checks on the brakes, lights and tyres as well as the oil and water levels. Take jump leads in case the car breaks down.