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On April 26, the People's Committee of Son Tra District in Da Nang announced the dismantling of illegal tent camps on the Son Tra Peninsula. The growing number of locals and tourists camping overnight in coastal and forest-edge areas poses risks of wildfires, pollution, and traffic accidents. Authorities warned and forced the removal of tents, enforcing a strict ban on camping, cooking, and overnight stays in unauthorized zones to protect the ecosystem and ensure public safety.

An ad for an eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 with a camper module for $285,000 has raised doubts among experts. The images are likely AI-generated, indicated by display errors and an unrealistic price.

On April 25, the Hoa Thinh Charity Club organized a caravan of 30 vehicles and 80 participants from Tuy Hoa to Hoa Thinh commune (Dak Lak province). The route included stops at historical sites and aid to two needy families. Organizers plan to expand the program with motorcycle and bicycle tours.

On April 25, 2026, the Hoa Thinh Charity Club organized the caravan program 'Hoa Thinh — Lotus Calling'. 30 vehicles and 80 participants traveled from Tuy Hoa to Hoa Thinh commune, which is recovering from the November 2025 floods.

The indie game Outbound will let players experience camper van life. The project is scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, featuring four-player co-op, van customization, and open-world survival without combat.

Caravan tours, group self-drive journeys, are gaining popularity in Vietnam in response to increased demand for personalized and active travel post-pandemic. Organizers of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival in 2026 plan to launch large-scale international caravan programs. A typical caravan involves 15-30 vehicles with 100-200 participants, primarily families and car clubs.