Around 200 caravans of travellers settle in Belgium's Centre region

The fifth edition of FestiVan, a festival dedicated to van conversions and nomadic travel, will take place on August 1–2 at Brasserie de la Gembloux. Attendees can visit vehicles displayed by their owners and exchange experiences. The program includes 12 DIY workshops on small-space conversion, 10 travel conferences, a new area for alternative mobility, and over a dozen specialized artisans. Saturday evening features concerts until 3 a.m., overnight stays (tent or van), followed by Sunday morning yoga and a communal breakfast.

On Saturday afternoon in Leefdaal, Flemish Brabant, a 51-year-old man died in an explosion in his motorhome. A fire had broken out in the vehicle before the blast. The Leuven public prosecutor's office considers the incident an accident. The motorhome was parked next to the man's house; he was trying to extinguish the fire himself when the explosion occurred. An investigation has been launched, with fire investigators and a forensic pathologist dispatched to the scene.

A 51-year-old man died in an explosion in his motorhome in Bertem, Belgium. The incident occurred on Korbeekstraat in Leefdaal. The Leuven public prosecutor's office classified it as an accident.

A large grass fire broke out along the E34 motorway between Oud-Turnhout and Arendonk on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews took about two hours to extinguish the blaze, which spread over roughly 100 metres of verge. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a blowout on a caravan travelling on the highway. The right lane towards the Netherlands was closed during the operation.

At the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams displayed their largest motorhomes in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock, returning for European rounds after overseas races. The article compares the size and design of these mobile headquarters, noting the paddock's narrow layout gives it a 'small village' feel. It also updates the championship standings: Mercedes-AMG leads the Constructors' Championship by 78 points over Ferrari, and Kimi Antonelli holds a 45-point lead over George Russell in the Drivers' standings.

The Silly tourist office is launching a new accommodation option for the Théâtre au Vert festival. From 11 to 16 August, four restored caravans from the 1960s–1980s will be placed near the venue, each sleeping two people. The rate is €95 per night, with bookings required by 15 July. Bicycle rental, local breakfasts, and pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes are also available.