Yakakent — VanSky 44 (Acceptable)

The body of Swiss citizen Alexander Johannes Moor was discovered in a motorhome in the southeastern Turkish province of Şanlıurfa. The 47-year-old was traveling with his family; when relatives returned to the motorhome after visiting the city center, they found him unresponsive. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police secured the area and conducted an investigation inside the vehicle. The body has been taken to the Şanlıurfa Forensic Medicine Institute for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. No official statement on the cause has been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

Naciye Erkan, 56, from Zara district in Sivas, produces certified 'Zara honey' with support from KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration). She started her own business five years ago after receiving hives, equipment, and a motorhome. Erkan also breeds queen bees and wears a pink beekeeper suit.

The article lists current 2026 rates for motorhome parks and campsites across Turkey. Prices range from 300 TL per night in basic areas (e.g., Perşembe Plateau in Ordu) to 2,000 TL in popular coastal spots (Kaş, Antalya). In the Aegean region, rates are 900–1,750 TL; Mediterranean, 700–2,000 TL; Marmara, 800–1,800 TL; Black Sea, 300–1,300 TL; Central Anatolia (Cappadocia), 900–1,500 TL. Extra person fees and parking charges apply at some locations.

Orhan and Sibel Işık, a nomadic beekeeping couple in Muş province, received a towable caravan with an 85% subsidy under the 'Golden Wings of Honey' project. The caravan lets them stay near hives year-round, with shower, kitchen, and electricity.

The second Kınık Karavan Fest 2026 took place in Kınık village, Pazaryeri district, Bilecik province, from July 3 to 8. It featured 437 caravans, over 50 tents, concerts, folk dances, and awareness sessions.

Mert Okkaoğlu, president of the National Camping and Caravan Federation, reminded caravan users of six basic rules: park without taking up extra space, do not leave the caravan in one spot for months, do not discharge grey water or waste into nature, avoid noise at night, leave the campsite clean, and do not occupy parking spaces for long periods. He stated that caravan freedom is only sustainable with respect for nature and others.