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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

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Lifestyle KR South Korea Today

Ansan City Corporation to Host Events for Family Month

Ansan City Corporation is organizing a series of events in May for Family Month. The program includes educational and recreational activities at four venues: the Traffic Safety Experience Center, the Wa-Sang-Na-Ra children's center, the Hwarang Auto Camping site, and the Ansan Fishing Village Folk Museum. At the safety center, children visiting by May 8 will receive souvenirs; the children's center will run a waste sorting experience zone until May 30; on May 5, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the camping site will host traditional games and a treasure hunt; and the museum will offer a keychain-making workshop based on a museum artifact throughout the month.

Source: 이뉴스투데이 KOR
Lifestyle CN China Today

Nanjing offers over 50,000 free parking spaces for May Day self-drive tourists

Nanjing authorities announced 53,059 free parking spaces for out-of-town self-drive tourists during the May Day holiday. The spaces cover the entire city, including 2,600 spaces at 300 locations for non-local visitors and 23,000 roadside spaces in Jiangbei New Area and other districts for all drivers. Additionally, on May 2, a Jiangsu Super League match will be held at the Olympic Sports Center, with 2,556 free parking spaces within a 3-km radius.

Source: m.cyol.com ZHO
How to avoid motorhome trouble at the start of the season Lifestyle © kommunikasjon.ntb.no
NO Norway Today

How to avoid motorhome trouble at the start of the season

Insurance company Tryg Forsikring warns that many motorhome owners start the season illegally, forgetting to re-register and reactivate insurance after winter storage. In 2025, the company recorded over 2,600 motorhome claims, with the most expensive related to moisture damage. A moisture test is recommended once per insurance year, or compensation rights may be lost.

Source: kommunikasjon.ntb.no NOR
Casa Lola fills with caravans and shacks amid residents' alarm Lifestyle © Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera
ES Spain Today

Casa Lola fills with caravans and shacks amid residents' alarm

In the municipality of Sant Josep on Ibiza, the former Casa Lola estate, previously known for illegal construction, is turning into an informal settlement. Residents report an increase in caravans and makeshift shacks, as well as nighttime activity, raising concerns. On April 28, police arrested a man for attempting to illegally occupy a neighboring house, heightening security fears.

Source: Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera SPA
Lifestyle KR South Korea Yesterday

Essay: Watching the Stars

Poet Noh Young-hee, president of the Lyric Women Writers' Association, shares her experience of car camping (chabak) in a rural area. She describes setting up a rooftop tent with her daughter and granddaughter, spending the night watching stars. The author notes that stars are invisible in the city, but in the countryside they reminded her of childhood.

Source: 경기도민일보 미디어 KOR
Lifestyle KR South Korea Yesterday

Pyeongchang Mitan-myeon emerges as a hub for car camping and stargazing

Mitan-myeon in Pyeongchang is gaining popularity as an outdoor destination, combining car camping, stargazing, and backpacking. Cheongoksan Yukbaekmaji Wildflower Ecological Park has opened, with Shasta daisies expected to peak in mid-May. On weekends, 50–60 vehicles visit the park. The 'Mitan Outdoor Village' backpacking event on May 16–17 sold out 150 spots early. Authorities are investing 15 billion won in a 'Milky Way Mountain Tourism Hub' project, set for completion in 2025.

Source: 강원일보 KOR
Lifestyle FR France 1 days ago

Van Life: more popular than motorhomes

Camper vans are overtaking traditional motorhomes in popularity. Over five years, the trend has exploded, with options ranging from ready-to-go vans to DIY conversion kits. Despite rising prices, demand continues to grow.

Source: M6+ FRA
Bath, Toilet, Security: The Car Overnight Topics Women Care About Most Lifestyle © Yahoo!ニュース
JP Japan 2 days ago

Bath, Toilet, Security: The Car Overnight Topics Women Care About Most

Two travelers who converted a US school bus into a camper shared their 500-day living experience. They addressed women's top concerns: bathing (public baths and hot springs), toilets (highway rest areas, portable toilet rarely used), and safety (choosing spots with activity and moderate lighting). The key takeaway is that a sense of security matters more than equipment.

Source: Yahoo!ニュース JPN
Lifestyle IT Italy Yesterday

German biathlete tours Italy in a motorhome

Julia Kink, a 22-year-old German biathlete with two IBU Cup wins and four junior world titles, is vacationing in Italy in a Volkswagen camper van. She shares photos from Sardinia on Instagram, combining cycling and hiking with beach time. Kink cooks on a gas stove and sleeps in the van instead of a hotel. The trip comes as she prepares for the 2026/27 season following Franziska Preuß's retirement.

Source: hna.de DEU
Caravan of RVs to Hoa Thinh: Tourists Witness Post-Flood Recovery Lifestyle © vietnam.vn
VN Vietnam Yesterday 4

Caravan of RVs to Hoa Thinh: Tourists Witness Post-Flood Recovery

On April 25, the Hoa Thinh Charity Club organized a caravan of 30 vehicles and 80 participants to Hoa Thinh commune, recovering from the November 2025 floods. Participants visited historical sites and helped two low-income families.

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