Volkswagen expands camper van lineup with Grand California

A large category B rest area is to be built on the under-construction D1 motorway section between Hubová and Ivachnová. It will feature 42 parking spaces for cars, 49 for trucks, 8 for buses, and 2 for caravans, plus 6 EV charging points. Facilities for truck drivers include toilets, showers, a laundry, a kitchenette, and a ramp for removing snow and ice from vehicle roofs. Families will have a children's playground, rest areas, and a dog run. The motorway section is expected to open by September 2025, but the rest area's completion date is not yet set.

The trend of glamping — luxury camping with comfortable tents equipped with beds, heating, and designer interiors — is growing. Critics argue that this format eliminates direct contact with nature, turning it into a backdrop. Supporters say glamping allows those unwilling to rough it to enjoy nature and offers a more sustainable alternative to hotels.

Slovakia is experiencing a caravanning boom, driven by technology and a desire for autonomy. For beginners, the Spiš-Gemer-Malohont route offers developed infrastructure; for experienced travelers, Orava and Liptov provide mountain challenges; and for adventurers, the wild east from Bardejov to Michalovce offers pristine nature. Slovak law permits wild camping only above 1000 meters altitude and requires strict adherence to environmental rules.

Lisa and Robert bought a caravan by the sea, planning to spend time with their grandson and rent it out, but their venture turned into problems

Timon Bornhalm has built what is likely the world's smallest motorhome. The project is based on a microcar, classifying it as a self-propelled camper. Exact dimensions and technical specifications have not been disclosed, but the vehicle is aimed at minimalist living.

A fire broke out in a residential caravan on Tuesday morning in the village of Čiližská Radvaň. The flames completely engulfed the trailer and spread to a neighboring unoccupied house, but the person inside was unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, with the cause and damage still under investigation.