Practical Caravan

All of us strive to be better caravanners – after all, there's always something new to learn – so we've had a lot of fun putting together our ‘27 ways…’ feature (p19). From the serious to the not-so-serious, we've all you need to know to improve your caravanning life. Did we miss any? Let us know via letters@practicalcaravan.com! Also this issue, we've got the opportunity for you to win one of two £100 Amazon vouchers – all you need to do is fill in our new Van Life survey (p66). We want to know all about where you go caravanning, who you travel with, what accessories you carry and more – it only take a few minutes, and you'll be entered into our fantastic prize draw. We'll be revealing the…

THE BIG SHOT MOROCCO Where are we? Chefchaouen, Morocco Why tour here? Bailey's Sahara Challenge recently saw a fleet of caravans and motorhomes crossing Europe and reaching North Africa (p48). In the mountainside city of Chefchaouen, the Sahara Challenge team were able to enjoy spectacular views of the city's famous blue-rinsed houses, set against the dramatic background of the mighty Rif mountains. Don't miss… The winding alleys of the Medina (without a caravan in tow!), where you can buy spices and enjoy a tasty tagine. Photograph Courtesy of Alan Bond/Bailey ‘We made our way to B using minor roads, but these were equal to, or better than, many of our B-roads’ (p48)…

Star letter Loving our Laser In December 2019, we took what we then thought would be our final touring holiday. We'd owned our then-caravan for all of eight months, but a number of very small things had gone wrong in a short period of time, and we felt that Airbnbs were so cheap and easy to find, we could continue our adventures with ease. In March we sold our caravan, and just over two weeks later, the whole country locked down. We were relieved that we had managed to sell the van before then, but as we came out of the first lockdown, we felt we needed an adventure. We started to look at Airbnbs and the like, but the prices had gone through the roof, so our next thought…

Top 10 cities (monthly cost) New research has identified the 10 cheapest Spanish cities for digital nomads to live in, with Avila (an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from Madrid) taking the number one spot. Spain's ‘digital nomad’ visa gives nonEU nationals the chance to live and work remotely there for up to five years. Travel experts at whythisplace.com analysed the average cost of several factors in each city, including rent, utilities, groceries and transport. Of course, caravanners have the added benefit of lower accommodation costs, but if you're overwintering in Spain or planning a longer trip, the survey provides a good snapshot of what life as a digital nomad might involve.…

The Caravan and Motorhome Club's aim to offer free Wi-Fi across its campsites is making good progress. The Club has invested around £1.5m into upgrading connectivity across its network, and from April, rolled out a programme of site-wide upgrades that will take around eight months to complete. Ultimately, the idea is to deliver free Wi-Fi to pitches, so that users can check emails, post to social media and search and browse the web. There are also plans to offer a paid-for upgrade option for those sites wishing to enable guests to download files and watch videos. Completion of phase two will see delivery of Wi-Fi across sites in a few months. The Club says it will contact members with a Wi-Fi pass (from Freshwave) regarding any value left on their…

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