Polish family shares story of switching from hotels to caravaning

Firefighters were called to a serious fire in Nowęcino overnight. The blaze engulfed a building, two caravans and two vehicles. The report was received at 3:47 a.m., and multiple fire brigades from nearby towns, including OSP Łebieniec, OSP Łeba, KP PSP Lębork, OSP Wicko, OSP Strzeszewo and OSP Wrzeście, responded.

On April 19, 2023, a caravan caught fire in Chlebna. Firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Greater Poland offers numerous campsites and tent sites suitable for family vacations, including locations by lakes, forests, and near cities. Among them are campsites in Skorzęcin, Poznań (Malta), Sieraków, Powidz, Lusówko, near Gniezno, and by Lake Licheńskie. When choosing a site, parents are advised to consider safety, proximity to sanitary facilities, beach access, playgrounds, and activities. Some campsites, such as those in Poznań and Powidz, have published 2026 rates, including fees for children.

The Silesian Motor Club invites to the National Caravan Rally, scheduled for September 18–20, 2026, in Żędowice at Młyn Bombelka, Młyńska 1. The program includes the 14th Silesian Cup in Car Towing, the 13th Silesian Cup in Ladies' Precision Driving, and the Regional Team Caravan Competition. Additional attractions include kayaking, cycling trips, campfires, and children's games. The rally starts on September 18 at 6:30 PM, with official closing and awards on September 20 at 11:00 AM.

The author introduces the term 'przydasizm' to describe the habit of caravaners to pack extra items 'just in case'. Switching from a caravan to a camper van forced the family to reconsider their packing habits and discard unnecessary items like a windbreak and an old volleyball due to weight and space constraints. The article also offers practical advice on reducing luggage, such as packing fewer clothes and washing them on the go, and using improvisation instead of carrying many gadgets.

On Monday, August 10, after 2:30 p.m., a caravan caught fire on a property on Polna Street in Łowicz. Despite immediate firefighting efforts and resuscitation, a 49-year-old man died. Two other men inside sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. The preliminary cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition; an investigation is underway.