Camper Van Weekend is the big event for van life enthusiasts. Over three days, on 25, 26 and 27 April 2026, dozens of professionals from the van, camping equipment and van conversion industries will be presenting their products at this festive event taking place in Brissac-Quincé, near Angers. In ad
When we think of caravans, we obviously think of French, German or British brands. Less so of Belgian caravans. And yet, Belgium boasted some fine caravan brands in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Every year, in May and even more so in June, our Belgian neighbors take to our roads to head for the sun and enj
At the latest Motorhome and Caravan Show, held in Birmingham from October 14 to 21, 2024, we were able to discover the latest additions to the British market. Among the caravans that caught our eye was the Campod Laura Ashley. A small caravan, full of very British charm. A caravan made in the UKCam
For several years now, the world of vans and motorhomes has been trending upwards. In addition to the success of roof tents, we have seen the arrival on the market of vans and motorhomes with pop-up roofs, such as the Bürstner Lyseo and Hymer Venture S motorhomes that we discovered at the 2022 Düsse
Are you a fan of old-fashioned camping? Of caravans from the 1950s or 1960s? Then the retro camper van flea market is for you! For two days, on 19 and 20 May, a retro campsite awaits you by the water in the village of Saint-Astier in the Dordogne. On Saturday, you can visit the campsite and take par
From 23 to 25 June 2023, a new edition of the VW Bus Festival will be held in Hanover. Organised by Volkswagen, this festival is expected to attract around 100,000 fans of the legendary Combi and some 6,000 vehicles from all eras. A combi exhibition and parade, concerts, a spare parts market and chi
On 19, 20 and 21 August, the 5th French VW Bus Meeting, the largest gathering of Volkswagen Combi vans in France, was held in Chérizet, in Saône-et-Loire, in southern Burgundy. On this occasion, 1,500 Combis of all generations gathered at a campsite set up for the occasion on the banks of a pond. Vi
Discovered at caravan shows, we were impressed by the TakeOff folding caravan from Dutch brand Easy Caravanning, which we featured in an article. We weren’t the only ones, as this easy-to-use folding caravan won the design award at the EUROPEAN INNOVATION AWARDS FOR THE CARAVANNING INDUSTRY. To find
During our visit to the last Düsseldorf trade fair, we were very impressed by Mink Campers’ Icelandic Tear Drop, the Mink 2.0. With winter caravanning season upon us, now is the perfect time to take another look at this mini caravan from the cold north, designed for four-season camping. The Mink 2.0
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Notin caravan and motorhome brand, some sixty caravans and motorhomes ranging from the 1930s to the 1980s gathered in Azay-le-Rideau over the Whitsun weekend.This gathering, organized by enthusiasts of retro camping and the Notin brand, should have taken pla
Unlike other vehicles, caravans are not protected against theft. Sure, you can lock your caravan door to prevent anyone from breaking in, but there’s nothing to stop a thief from hitching it up and driving off. During winter, the best solution is to park your caravan in a safe place. Even so, no pla
Motorhome manufacturer NOTIN will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2021. This brand, based in Panissières in the Loire region, has been developing caravans for almost 100 years, and now exclusively motorhomes, which are associated with a certain idea of luxury. Some may remember these caravans, lo