Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Pinhalzinho, Brazil — 87 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Pinhalzinho, Brazil — VanSky 76 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1605 of 3225 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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∅ 7-day average
No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
Cities with a close score — route alternatives
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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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.40 /l
BRL7.14 · €1.21/l
52 of 132
cheaper than 61% of countries
Petrol
$1.30 /l
BRL6.65 · €1.12/l
52 of 133
cheaper than 62% of countries
LPG
$1.32 /l
BRL6.72 · €1.14/l
45 of 48
pricier than 92% of countries
Starting June 15, 2026, the Brazilian city of Porto Seguro (Bahia state) will charge an environmental protection fee (TPA) for incoming vehicles. The measure was approved by Mayor Jânio Natal in November 2025 and applies to the main urban area as well as the tourist districts of Trancoso and Arraial d’Ajuda. The fee is collected via automatic license plate recognition, without toll booths. Vehicles staying less than 8 hours are exempt, except rental cars. Residents of Porto Seguro and neighboring municipalities (50% discount) are also exempt. Non-payment results in a 50% surcharge. In 2025, the city received about 1.4 million tourists.
The Edwards family from the UK sold their home and bought a motorhome in July 2025. The parents quit traditional jobs and schooling to travel Europe with five children, teaching them independently.
A couple from Brasília built their own motorhome and travels across Brazil with their 1-year-old daughter. They have visited 10 Brazilian states so far. The couple works remotely on weekdays and explores new places on weekends. Their goal is to explore all of South America.
The Roda Riso clown duo, formed by Greice Miotello (clown Gretta) and Allan Ortega (clown Billy), is touring Santa Catarina state in a motorhome. The project aims to deliver 100 free performances across 17 municipalities by September 2026. Shows take place in public institutions and open spaces, targeting schoolchildren and residents of remote areas.
At a Maverik station in Montrose, Colorado, an RV owner mistakenly dumped waste into an underground diesel tank, causing contamination and financial losses.
The 3rd motorhome gathering in Ribeirão Pires (Brazil) runs from July 4 to 7. Over 120 motorhomes have gathered. The program includes music, gastronomy, and charity. Entry is by donation of food or pet supplies.
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