Car camping is denting China's hotels · VanLife Weekly #32
In China, car camping cut hotel revenue by 8.2%. Also: the Nissan Interstar-e Relax electric camper at €89,900 and an overnight ban in Llandudno.
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Regional capital · Kotor Municipality, Montenegro · Coastal city
VanSky index for Kotor, Montenegro — 69 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.
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Kotor, Montenegro — VanSky 69 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #11 of 20 cities in the country (as of 17 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 26°C.
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
Kotor ranks 12 of 20 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.
Updated: 15.08.2026
Super 95
$1.89 /l
€1.63 · £1.40/l
111 of 143
pricier than 77% of countries
Super Plus 98
$1.98 /l
€1.72 · £1.47/l
66 of 95
pricier than 68% of countries
Evro dizel
$1.98 /l
€1.71 · £1.46/l
104 of 143
pricier than 72% of countries
Ling Mobility Solutions reports a rise in motorhome travel popularity across Europe. Travelers increasingly choose this vacation style for its flexibility, the ability to visit multiple destinations in one trip, and the comfort and privacy it offers.
The environmental movement Ozon has observed an increase in informal camping by camper vans and motorhomes in protected natural areas and along rivers and lakes in Montenegro. Executive director Aleksandar Perović stated that this practice strains local infrastructure, harms ecosystems, and creates unfair competition for registered campsites and rural households. Proposed measures include clearer zoning, mandatory registration, stricter inspections, and development of controlled camping zones.
Ford Nugget, a compact camper van, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The model has evolved from Transit to a modern plug-in hybrid.
Dacia is preparing for a summer 2026 premiere of the new Striker caravan priced below €25,000. The model will feature a hybrid powertrain with up to 155 hp and an optional all-wheel drive system, a rarity in this price segment. The base version will cost around €21,000 in Germany and approximately €23,000 in Spain.
Owners of camper vans parked in Podgorica's Blok 9 district are facing incidents of punctured fuel tanks and diesel theft. Several cases have been reported in the last 15 days, with damages amounting to several hundred euros. The owners are concerned about the lack of action from authorities, despite the presence of surveillance cameras and a nearby police station.
Owners of campers and trucks in Podgorica's Block 9 district report an increase in fuel thefts involving punctured tanks. Several vehicles have been damaged in the last 15 days, with each incident causing hundreds of euros in damage. Owners express concern over the lack of official response, despite the presence of surveillance cameras and a nearby police post.
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