Converting Old Buses into Motorhomes Gains Popularity in Brazil and Europe

Two separate incidents of death in camper vans have been reported in Portugal. In Monte Gordo, the body of a 75-year-old Dutch woman was found with no signs of crime. In São Bartolomeu de Messines, 55-year-old Teresa Janeirinho was found in a burnt-out camper; a suspect has been arrested.

In an episode of 'Pages of Life', Vítor gives shelter to Gil, who will share the caravan with Alex. They talk about their respective disappointments with Marta and Carmen. Gil unexpectedly files for divorce from Carmen and leaves home, saying: 'I will end your life!'.

Demand for campervans and motorhomes is rising due to air travel restrictions caused by the Iran conflict. Rental company Road Surfer reports vehicle shortages on peak dates. Portugal has fines for illegal overnight parking: from €60 to €300, up to €600 in protected areas.

The motorhome parking area in Castelo do Neiva (Viana do Castelo) will become paid from May. The local parish council has started installing the payment system, with launch scheduled for early next month.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Traveling by campervan or motorhome is often seen as cheap, but analysis shows high initial and annual costs. Savings on accommodation are only justified with intensive use — more than 60 days a year.