Toyota launches certified camper van based on Hiace

A Hong Kong couple rented an SUV for a trip to Taiwan and drove onto Zhiben Beach in Taitung, imitating other drivers. The front wheels got stuck in the sand, and after an hour of failed attempts to free the vehicle, with the tide approaching, they called for help. Rescue by a four-wheel-drive tow truck cost 3,000 New Taiwan dollars (about 747 Hong Kong dollars).

The Jiaoxi Laoye resort in Yilan County, Taiwan, has completed a major renovation, introducing a new accommodation concept: guests can first stay in a camper van at the 'Detian' camping area, then move to the main hotel building. The camper van sleeps up to five, includes a private toilet and shower, and features L:A Bruket toiletries. The campsite offers a 9-hole putting green, evening outdoor room service with hot pot, and a mobile bar. The renovated main building now houses the 'Chaliao Qingquan' tea lounge designed by Atelier Akira Ito, where guests who have stayed over 10 times can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea.

Mammoth Overland has unveiled the XLE travel trailer, marketed as a mobile shelter for extreme scenarios. The model features bulletproof glass, HEPA pressurization, 360-degree night vision, and a 37mm flare launcher. Price is approximately NT$4 million.

DPP candidate Ye Jiyuan proposes a legal RV camping zone near Huashanyan Temple in Changhua County to boost night economy and tourism, as day-trippers limit local spending.

In Changhua County, Taiwan, as the 300,000 lilies at Hushanyan Temple bloom for the ninth year, mayoral candidate Ye Jiyuan proposed establishing a legal overnight RV parking area. The initiative aims to encourage tourists to stay overnight and spend more, rather than just visiting during the day. In 2026, peak-season weekend visitor numbers exceeded 50,000.

Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.