Van tour

Panoramic view of the estuary and the beach of Cacela Velha in the Algarve, sandbanks at low tide

Cacela Velha, the postcard of the Algarve that we keep a little for ourselves

Cacela Velha, a gem of the eastern Algarve: the most beautiful view over the Ria Formosa, the beach at low tide, the fort, the cemetery and how to get...

Xavier - 1 July 2026 - 9 min

Albufeira beach with golden cliffs and straw umbrellas

Discovering Albufeira by Motorhome: Complete Guide

Discover Albufeira on a road trip: history, gastronomy, and idyllic spots await you for an unforgettable adventure in Portugal!

Xavier - 1 July 2026 - 11 min

Caroline taking a selfie in front of the Giza pyramids, Egypt, with an Egyptian flag in the background.

Internet & Communication

Egypt internet: the right SIM card from Cairo to the Red Sea

SIM card or eSIM for Egypt? We compare the French plan (outside the zone, watch out for the trap), local operators Vodafone Egypt, Orange, and e&, and...

Xavier - 26 June 2026 - 16 min

Night festival of São João in Tavira: paper decorations and folk group on stage

Portugal

São João in Portugal: the Saint-Jean we experienced from the inside in Tavira

Being able to celebrate a São João at the same time as a national football match doesn’t happen every day, and yet that’s exactly what we ...

Xavier - 24 June 2026 - 12 min

Smiling woman taking a selfie in front of a Route 66 diner, American flag in the background

Connectivity

USA SIM Card: Why ‘Unlimited’ America Isn’t Really Unlimited

Which internet connection to use during a stay in the United States? Faced with this frequent question while traveling, we have explored the various o...

Xavier - 23 June 2026 - 16 min

Spain

San Sebastián by camper van: where to sleep, what to see, and our pintxos in the rain

Discover our ultimate guide for a Road Trip in San Sebastián: stories, practical tips, and culinary delights await you!

VanTour Team - 22 June 2026 - 8 min

Vanlife insurance: broken-down camper on the roadside with policy paperwork

Daily Life

Vanlife insurance: what your policy really pays for when things go wrong

Specialist vs standard cover, full-timing, what breakdown recovery really pays (a real Andalusian breakdown), the GHIC, the 90/180 rule and a nomad's ...

Xavier - 22 June 2026 - 11 min

Vanlifer enjoying winter sun in the south, escaping the grey

Daily Life

Vanlife in winter: we escaped the cold for the sun (here’s where)

Breakdowns are the worst thing that can happen during your road trip, so in this article, we give you all the tips to make this moment easier to accep...

Xavier - 22 June 2026 - 12 min

Caroline smiling taking a selfie in front of Wat Arun in Bangkok, with a Thai flag in the background.

Internet & Communication

Thailand internet: will your UK plan survive, or do you need an eSIM?

SIM card or eSIM for Thailand? We compare the French plan (Free includes Thailand, not the others), local operators AIS, TrueMove H, and dtac, and the...