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 Braslav, Belarus — 83 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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Braslav, Belarus — VanSky 83 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1 of 89 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Braslav ranks 1 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 94.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$0.95 /l
BYN2.68 · €0.83/l
17 of 132
cheaper than 88% of countries
Petrol
$0.90 /l
BYN2.54 · €0.79/l
18 of 134
cheaper than 87% of countries
LPG
$0.47 /l
BYN1.32 · €0.41/l
5 of 48
cheaper than 92% of countries
A family of skydivers from Belarus started building and renting out miniature teardrop trailers. The first trailer was built in a garage during winter, after which the couple launched the Skycamper brand. The fleet includes three models, including the new 'Vasilyok'. Weighing about 650 kg, the trailers feature a sleeping area, kitchen, autonomous lighting, and a solar panel. Registration of homemade campers in Belarus has become more complicated due to alienation restrictions, so the business focuses on rentals. Rental prices start at 80 Belarusian rubles on weekdays, no deposit required.
Belarus has started production of motorhomes based on MAZ minibuses and plans to develop infrastructure for them. The National Tourism Agency is considering creating a motorhome parking area near Mir Castle. The presented motorhome is equipped with a 150 hp diesel engine and designed for four people.
A network of campsites for motorhomes is planned to be created in Belarus. The project involves the construction of parking areas with a minimum set of services, such as electricity and water supply.
The BAMAP association has announced that Lithuanian trailers (semi-trailers) located in special parking areas in Belarus can now be retrieved. To reduce time and financial costs for carriers, empty European trucks are permitted to travel directly to these parking areas, including those not listed in Belarusian Council of Ministers Resolution No. 599, via designated border checkpoints (e.g., Kamenny Log) and customs clearance points (e.g., Minsk-TLC-2). The basis for the trip is a carrier's written statement for a specific trailer, and a navigation seal must be used throughout the route in Belarus in accordance with Resolution No. 688.
The Belarusian manufacturer MAZ has presented a new motorhome. The model is designed for travel in all seasons, though detailed technical specifications have not been disclosed.
MAZ and the MAZ-Kupava trailer and body plant have introduced a motorhome based on the MAZ-365022 chassis. The vehicle is equipped with a Euro-5 diesel engine producing 150 hp, a manual transmission, and ABS, EBD, and ESC systems. An independent heater enables operation in temperatures from -30°C to +40°C, providing cabin heating for up to 56 hours with the engine off.
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