Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina — 80 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina — VanSky 80 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #15 of 319 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 18°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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San Ramón de la Nueva Orán ranks 20 of 319 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.42 /l
ARS2,094.80 · €1.25/l
57 of 132
cheaper than 58% of countries
Petrol
$1.34 /l
ARS1,968.42 · €1.18/l
58 of 134
cheaper than 57% of countries
On June 19, the fourth VWondio Día Mundial will take place in Buenos Aires, with dozens of Volkswagen Beetles (Escarabajo) driving in a caravan through the city's main streets. The event starts at 8:00 PM at the Galileo Galilei Planetarium in Palermo, with the caravan departing at 9:00 PM. The route includes Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, Monroe, Libertador Avenue, 9 de Julio Avenue, Colón Theatre, Obelisk, Corrientes Avenue, Puerto Madero, Casa Rosada, and Costanera. Organizers include the Volkswagen classic fan community and clubs such as Sumando Volkswagens.
Councilor Mariano Puig has submitted a draft ordinance to the Municipal Council creating the 'Esperanza Turismo Rodante' program. The initiative aims to position Esperanza as a strategic destination for motorhomes and itinerant tourism, leveraging its location, road connectivity, and local services. The project includes feasibility studies for temporary parking and services for motorhomes, as well as partnerships with clubs, campsites, and gas stations. Puig stated that each motorhome stop generates economic activity through fuel, food, and retail spending.
On Saturday, June 20, owners of the Fiat 600 ('Fitito') will gather in a caravan to the Luján Basilica to celebrate Argentina's Flag Day. Organizers — the collector group 'Fiat 600 Los Hermanos' — invite all owners and enthusiasts to join the run, carrying Argentine flags. The meeting point is at the YPF station in General Rodríguez (Acceso Oeste) at 11:30 AM. The event combines tradition, patriotism, and passion for one of Argentina's most iconic cars.
Argentine football legend Ricardo Bochini has shown his new motorhome, designed for a trip across the USA during the 2026 World Cup. The exterior features Argentina's white and blue colors with the slogan 'MUNDIAL A BORDO' and Bochini's image. Inside, it includes a kitchen, sleeping area, and space to watch matches.
Marcelo Torres from Mendoza, Argentina, drove over 13,000 km in a motorhome from Mendoza to Kansas City to fulfill a travel promise made to his deceased wife. He departed alone on May 5, crossed borders and vandalism incidents over a month, arriving on June 8. The journey will continue to Dallas and Miami, following the Argentine national team.
Arrecifes is hosting a caravan of about 20 motorhomes, campers, and travel trailers from the Ranchomóvil Club Argentino de Buenos Aires this long weekend. On Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the vehicles will be displayed on Rivadavia Street, which will be closed to traffic. After touring the city center, participants will move to the railway station and then settle at the Acampar campsite.
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