RVing USA contributor
An experienced travel writer based in the UK. Angela has worked for numerous magazines such as Group Travel World, Calibre and Houston Hotel Magazine. She is the author of several guidebooks and e-books.Europe’s camping & caravanning sector is becoming increasingly focused on environmental issues. A major issue in the UK is waste left behind at festivals where people camp for the night. It has been estimated that around 250,000 tents are abandoned at UK music festivals annually.
As an island nation, it is not surprising that water sports are among the most popular outdoor activities. The Buzz discovers the best locations for outdoor activities such as surfing, kayaking and coasteering. Coasteering in the UK is an increasingly popular watersport.
The Buzz explores what England has to offer in terms of rich, pre-historic sites, especially the Jurassic Coast. Drive about an hour southwards from Stonehenge and you enter the amazing Jurassic Coast world heritage site. There are many camping and caravanning sites all along the Jurassic Coast
The Buzz explores why campervans are so much more popular in the East as compared to Western civilization. Virtually every European manufacturer of caravans and RV’s includes at least one or more campervan within its range.
UK company, Eco-Campers, has just launched the world’s first fully hybrid and ‘tribrid’ four-wheel campervans designed to be far less environmentally toxic than traditional diesel fuel versions.
The Buzz explores the appeal of traveling overseas to witness the stunning beauty of the New Zealand countryside. One crucial feature to bear in mind when planning your route is that New Zealand does comprise two islands. This means that you need to factor in ferry costs between the North Island and the South Island.
The Buzz speaks with Garry Moore, CEO Jayco Australia, on the company's introduction of the world’s first voice-activated RV produced by a caravan company. The introduction of Amazon Alexa in the iconic Jayco Silverline opens up a whole new luxury caravanning experience.
The National Parks in the UK offer amazing experiences in their own unique way. With 15 National Parks covering nearly 40% of the UK, there is always a National Park within easy distance, no matter where you are touring. For example, Dartmoor National Park is moody and atmospheric, and hides many secrets.
Sweden is one of the most environmentally and socially conscious countries in the world. Sales in RV vehicles of all sizes along with all types of camping equipment are increasing – while sales of short break airline tickets are falling. One in four Swedes believes that the environment is a key reason for staying on the ground.
The Buzz speaks with Tourne Mobil's David Svetlicic to determine just how the Slovenian company produced a specially designed camper van capable of coping with extreme temperatures, even Arctic conditions. The vans can cope with temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees, keeping people warm, comfortable and with a steady supply of running water.