Infoseek tested the installation of the portable air conditioner BREEZE BOX from the OUTFIELD brand (owned by Corona) in a vehicle for sleeping. The 12 kg unit was placed on the front passenger seat table, with two ducts routed out the window. Setup took three steps: attaching ducts, drain hose, and connecting to a portable battery. It was noted that the drain hose sometimes detached, and the ducts could be shorter than desired. The price is 59,800 yen.
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Gumi Nakdong Sports Park in North Gyeongsang, South Korea, has become a popular leisure destination, combining natural scenery, sports facilities, and camping areas. In 2026, the park's campsite recorded 105,080 visitors, including 67,400 for auto camping, 12,924 for caravans, 15,444 for general camping, and 9,312 for deck use. A second campsite opened in January offers 50 auto camping sites of 10×10 meters. Residents of Gumi receive a 20% discount on fees, and families with multiple children get up to 50% off on weekdays during off-peak seasons.
A foreign couple traveling in a motorhome has been staying for several days at Anavros, one of the busiest spots in Volos. They parked their motorhome in the area, swam in the Pagasetic Gulf, and used local shower facilities. Residents and beachgoers noticed the unusual choice of accommodation within the city.
In 2025, overnight stays at campsites in Saarland increased by 26.7 percent compared to the previous year, slightly above the national average. The region has 31 campsites, with growing demand for motorhome parking and glamping. The tourism board expects further growth in 2026.
A camping portal of three major mobility clubs has published a ranking of campsites in Rhineland-Palatinate. Five sites on the Mosel made it into the top ten, confirming the high popularity of camping in the Moselle valley.
Barber Diego Araújo turned a motorhome into a home and workplace and, with his dog Toddy, travels Brazil combining work, sport and a dream: competing in the Surf Dog World Championship in California. Araújo plans to reach California by 2028, stopping at coastal cities for about two months to train and earn money. He originally set off with a bulldog named Gordão, who died during the trip, after which Araújo adopted border collie Toddy. Besides surfing, Toddy plays footvolley, skateboards and runs marathons.
Camping is booming in Bavaria, ranging from luxury resorts to basic tent sites. At Hopfensee in the Allgäu, a five-star facility offers over 350 pitches, a spa, and childcare, with nightly rates around 59 euros for two people. In Donauwörth, a canoe club's campsite provides minimalist amenities for 24 euros, banning motorhomes and caravans. Campers choose between comfort and convenience or spontaneity and nature.
The article lists five vanlife behaviors that cause conflicts with local residents in tourist regions. These include camping in prohibited areas, dumping gray and black water in inappropriate places, running the engine or generator all night, occupying spaces not intended for camping, and sharing exact coordinates of quiet spots on social media. Repeated hundreds of times each summer, these actions lead to access closures and strained relations with year-round residents.
Around 60 people live side by side on the Sinti site behind the Alt-Wulsdorf cemetery in Bremerhaven. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary, residents celebrate their site, their history and their cohesion. Caravans are now rare on the site; most residents live in flat mobile homes. In the 1950s, the Bremen parliament decided to give Sinti families a permanent place for their caravans. Today only one traditional caravan remains, inhabited by the oldest residents, Sofi and Arnold Krause. At the celebration, city representatives opened a new information board.
Insurance company Tryg reports about 600 cases of vehicle damage caused by rodents over the past two years. Damage costs can reach 200,000 Norwegian kroner. Owners of motorhomes and caravans are advised to thoroughly clean their vehicles of food debris and inspect them regularly during winter.
The motorhome area in Villers-Bocage, managed by the Camping-car Park network since late 2024, ranks among the most popular in Normandy, placing 5th out of 36 in customer reviews in 2025. In summer 2026, it regularly filled up, especially on weekends. Tourists highlight its convenient location near the town center, services such as fresh water, waste disposal and toilets, and its position on the route to Mont-Saint-Michel. Some visitors, like a couple from Loire-Atlantique, stay for several days or weeks, appreciating the coolness and welcoming atmosphere of the town.
According to a new ranking by the camping platform PiNCAMP, three of the five most popular campsites in the Netherlands are located in Zeeland, with the top two spots also held by campsites in that province. The first place goes to Ardoer Comfortcamping Scheldeoord in Baarland, and the second to Landschapscamping Kijkuit in Zonnemaire. The top five also includes Camping De Zeehoeve (Friesland), Papillon Country Resort (Overijssel), and RCN de Schotsman (Zeeland). All five campsites are situated near water. The ranking is based on page views from January 1 to July 31, 2026, and only campsites with at least four reviews and an average score of at least 7 out of 10 were considered.
The Harz offers campsites for every taste, from quiet spots by forest lakes to family parks with indoor pools. Wildwood Camping Harz near Clausthal-Zellerfeld has pitches from 36 euros per night, while KNAUS Campingpark Walkenried includes pool access. Camping Braunlage suits hikers, Kreuzeck near Hahnenklee offers lakeside camping, and Polstertal near Altenau has wine-barrel accommodation from 35 euros. Harz-Camp Bremer Teich was ranked the most popular site in Saxony-Anhalt by Pincamp.
In the Cabo de Gata Natural Park (Almería), overnight stays in campers and motorhomes are prohibited outside designated areas and campsites. In the village of La Isleta del Moro, known for its beaches and cuisine, tourists can stay in one of three motorhome areas (from €12 per day) or in two campsites (from €20 per night).
Hipcamp has released its 2026 list of top campsites in every U.S. state, with 11 locations in Mississippi. The sites range from primitive tent spots to RV parks with full hookups and amenities. Prices start at $15 per night and go up to $225 for a cottage.
Jesús, a Spaniard living in a 6-metre motorhome, spends between €300 and €500 a month on living expenses. His main costs are food and fuel. He says maintaining his former apartment cost him at least twice as much. Converting the vehicle took a year and a half.
Micheline and Eric, aged 67 and 66, have decided to end their five-year experiment living in a motorhome, citing fatigue from cramped conditions and social stigma. The couple is now looking for housing in Niort or nearby, but faces a lack of rental options.
Rising housing prices in Spain are pushing more people to consider camper vans as an alternative to traditional housing. According to a BBVA study, house prices are expected to rise by about 5.7% in 2027, following an estimated 12% increase this year. Jesús, creator of the Viaja en tribu project, converted a van into a living space, reducing his monthly expenses to between 300 and 500 euros. He installed truck boxes for 100 euros and a roof tent for 1,500 euros. Jesús says the nomadic lifestyle helped him cope with stress and depression.
Japanese comedian Imoto Ayako (40) appeared on TBS Radio's 'Imoto Ayako no Suppin Shan' on August 26 and discussed her participation in Snow Peak's 'Kodomo Peak Camp 2026', held July 25-26 at the Akagi Camp Field in Gunma Prefecture. She noted the site's altitude of 1,300 meters and temperatures around 24°C, 8-9 degrees cooler than Tokyo. The event included about 60 families, with an opening ceremony and speeches.
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A free motorhome site on the Stunzach river in Rosenfeld is popular with tourists from across Europe, but long stays by guests are causing discontent among locals.
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