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 Colonia Nativitas, Mexico — 95 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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Colonia Nativitas, Mexico — VanSky 95 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #51 of 947 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Colonia Nativitas ranks 131 of 947 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.54 /l
MXN27.11 · €1.35/l
68 of 132
pricier than 51% of countries
Petrol
$1.35 /l
MXN23.78 · €1.19/l
60 of 134
cheaper than 56% of countries
On Tuesday, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on federal highway 180 near La Baina (Santiago Tuxtla–San Andrés Tuxtla section). Traffic was temporarily closed; no injuries reported. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
The sixth Tractozone 2026 Trailer Manufacturers Convention took place in Mexico. The event focused on strengthening alliances and improving industry efficiency amid growing competition. Tractozone Group presented a portfolio of OEM-quality spare parts with competitive prices and immediate availability.
A Can-Am off-road vehicle rolled over multiple times in the La Cruz de Benjamín area of the Altar Desert. Two occupants sustained minor injuries. Fellow travelers assisted the injured and righted the vehicle.
Tommas Davoust from Moheda, Sweden, first attended a FIFA World Cup in 2006, painting his caravan blue and yellow and driving to Germany. Since then, he has attended every European and World Championship featuring the Swedish men's national team. In 2026, he is again traveling to support the team in their match against Tunisia in Mexico.
The municipality of Cuautlancingo, Mexico, will hold a caravan and exhibition of Volkswagen Sedan ("Vocho") vehicles on June 21, 2026, as part of the World Vocho Day and the Feria de Cuautlancingo 2026. The caravan will start from Boulevard Kepler in Angelópolis and end at Parque Recreativo El Ameyal, where around 200 registered cars will be displayed from 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is required via phone at 222 155 6793. The event will also feature folk dance, Hawaiian dance, and choreographed dance performances. Cuautlancingo is home to Volkswagen de México, the largest car plant in the country and the second largest Volkswagen Group facility outside Germany, where the iconic Volkswagen Sedan was produced for decades.
On Sunday, Toluca, Mexico hosted the Caravana Vochera 2026, gathering approximately 1,500 Volkswagen Beetle ('Vocho') vehicles. Organizer René Fontes reported record attendance. The event brought together owners and clubs from several municipalities in the State of Mexico.
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