Buses Turned Homes: From Budget Living to Luxury RVs

In Madureira, north zone of Rio de Janeiro, snack vendor Priscila de Souza had her food trailer stolen. Cameras recorded a man hitching the trailer to a silver pickup truck and fleeing. Later, she received messages from a man claiming to have the trailer and paid a ransom, but discovered it was a scam. The loss is estimated at R$30,000; police are investigating.

Starting June 15, 2026, the Brazilian city of Porto Seguro (Bahia state) will charge an environmental protection fee (TPA) for incoming vehicles. The measure was approved by Mayor Jânio Natal in November 2025 and applies to the main urban area as well as the tourist districts of Trancoso and Arraial d’Ajuda. The fee is collected via automatic license plate recognition, without toll booths. Vehicles staying less than 8 hours are exempt, except rental cars. Residents of Porto Seguro and neighboring municipalities (50% discount) are also exempt. Non-payment results in a 50% surcharge. In 2025, the city received about 1.4 million tourists.

A couple from Brasília built their own motorhome and travels across Brazil with their 1-year-old daughter. They have visited 10 Brazilian states so far. The couple works remotely on weekdays and explores new places on weekends. Their goal is to explore all of South America.

The Roda Riso clown duo, formed by Greice Miotello (clown Gretta) and Allan Ortega (clown Billy), is touring Santa Catarina state in a motorhome. The project aims to deliver 100 free performances across 17 municipalities by September 2026. Shows take place in public institutions and open spaces, targeting schoolchildren and residents of remote areas.

At a Maverik station in Montrose, Colorado, an RV owner mistakenly dumped waste into an underground diesel tank, causing contamination and financial losses.

A family from the Federal District of Brazil has moved into a motorhome. They travel with their young daughter and dog. The decision was made for mobility and to reduce housing costs.