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 Stará Ľubovňa, Slovakia — 81 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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Stará Ľubovňa, Slovakia — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #13 of 76 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Stará Ľubovňa ranks 5 of 76 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.88 /l
€1.65 · £1.42/l
96 of 132
pricier than 72% of countries
Petrol
$1.95 /l
€1.72 · £1.48/l
111 of 134
pricier than 82% of countries
LPG
$0.94 /l
€0.83 · £0.72/l
27 of 48
pricier than 54% of countries
Volkswagen has introduced the Grand California, a larger camper van based on the Crafter platform. Compared to the T6 California, it offers increased living space, including a separate bedroom and a full bathroom. The model is designed for extended trips and self-sufficient travel.
The trend of glamping — luxury camping with comfortable tents equipped with beds, heating, and designer interiors — is growing. Critics argue that this format eliminates direct contact with nature, turning it into a backdrop. Supporters say glamping allows those unwilling to rough it to enjoy nature and offers a more sustainable alternative to hotels.
Slovakia is experiencing a caravanning boom, driven by technology and a desire for autonomy. For beginners, the Spiš-Gemer-Malohont route offers developed infrastructure; for experienced travelers, Orava and Liptov provide mountain challenges; and for adventurers, the wild east from Bardejov to Michalovce offers pristine nature. Slovak law permits wild camping only above 1000 meters altitude and requires strict adherence to environmental rules.
Lisa and Robert bought a caravan by the sea, planning to spend time with their grandson and rent it out when not in use. Their dream quickly turned into a nightmare, as they told Nový Čas.
Timon Bornhalm has built what is likely the world's smallest motorhome. The project is based on a microcar, classifying it as a self-propelled camper. Exact dimensions and technical specifications have not been disclosed, but the vehicle is aimed at minimalist living.
A fire broke out in a residential caravan on Tuesday morning in the village of Čiližská Radvaň. The flames completely engulfed the trailer and spread to a neighboring unoccupied house, but the person inside was unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, with the cause and damage still under investigation.
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