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Welcome to the roadsurfer campervan travel blog — your go-to spot for road trip inspiration, practical planning tips, and real-life campervan know-how. You’ll find mapped routes from dramatic coastlines to beautiful countryside escapes, insider tips on finding scenic places to pitch up, and straightforward guides to kit and budgeting to keep things running smoothly. Whether you’re new to van travel or already living the campervan life, explore handpicked trips and ideas to help you plan with confidence, travel further, and make the most of the open road.

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Campervan Guides

Choose Your Campervan

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Campervan Hire: Prices at a Glance

Choose Your Campervan

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Guide: Renting A Panel Van

Choose Your Campervan

Motorhome parked near a scenic lake with a mountain in the background, bathed in warm sunlight

Motorhome Hire Guide

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Woman enjoying a scenic drive during a long term RV rental road trip at sunset

Travel Without Limits: Why Campervan Hire Makes More Sense Right Now

Plan & Book

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Campervan Insurance for Rentals: What It Covers & What It Doesn’t

Plan & Book

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One-Way Campervan Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

Travel Smart

Coastal Highway Road Trip

Campervan Through America: What Campervan Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

Travel Smart

Small dog sitting in the driver seat of a pet friendly RV rental, looking out the window during a road trip.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire: What to Know Before You Book

Campervan Guides

Orange camper van parked near the coast, showing what renting a camper looks like for flexible road travel

Hiring a Campervan: What to Know Before You Book

Plan & Book

How to Find the Best Campervan Hire Near Me Without Overpaying

Events

Field goal in soccer stadium captured during sunset.

Campervan Road Trip to the 2026 Global Football Championship

USA Road Trip

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Road trip through northern California

USA Road Trip

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Road trip through Arizona

Buying a motorhome

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Motorhome Buyers’ Guide

Events

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All About Travel Tuesday

UK

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UK Bank Holidays 2026

Camping Recipes

Delicious camping recipe with chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip toppings

Camping recipes: Ultimate smoky veggie chilli nachos

Camping Recipes

Delicious chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip topping

Camping recipes: chickpea and harissa stew

Nature & Camping Inspiration

A Couple Eating Breakfast Outside Of Their Camper Van

Plastic Free Travel Essentials

Canada

7 Day Road Trip Calgary to Vancouver

Camping in Italy

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3 Road Trips in Beautiful Italy

Canada

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10 Day Road Trip From Vancouver

Europe Road Trip

A turquoise VW campervan parked by the beach in Wales

6 Day Road Trip to Wales From London

Camping Tips

6 Clever Campervan Storage Ideas

Camping Recipes

Delicous Frittata in a nicely decorated picnic set-up

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Frittata With Potatoes, Vegetables & Parmesan Cheese

Camping Recipes

Delicous gnocchi in a nicely decorated picnic set-up, view from above

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Pan Fried Gnocchi With Vegetables

Camping Activities

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Packing List For SUP Holidays in a Motorhome

Camping Activities

Frau in einem Campingstuhl, neben Campervan mit SUP-Board am Van angelehnt

SUP Board Road Trip With a Motorhome

Camping Activities

Top Destinations For Hiking Holidays in the USA

ROAD TRIP ITINERARIES

Curated Campervan Trips & Route Ideas

USA Road Trip

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Road trip through northern California

USA Road Trip

Grey roadsurfer boxvan photograph standing at the roadside in front of a Arizona state sign.

Road trip through Arizona

Canada

7 Day Road Trip Calgary to Vancouver

Camping in Italy

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3 Road Trips in Beautiful Italy

Canada

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10 Day Road Trip From Vancouver

Europe Road Trip

A turquoise VW campervan parked by the beach in Wales

6 Day Road Trip to Wales From London

Camping Activities

Wanderer neben Campervan an einem See mit Bergen

Hiking Road Trip With a Motorhome

Europe Road Trip

woman with a baby sitting inside the van, dog in front, sea and sunset in the background

The 10 Best Underrated Campervan Holiday Destinations in Europe

Winter camping

Wintercamping Österreich

Winter Camping in Austria

Winter camping

A young woman sits on her gold and white campervan parked by the Costa Brava sea, arms outstretched and cheering.

Warm European Holiday Destinations in January

Budget-Friendly Tips

How to Reduce Fuel Consumption on your Road Trip

Camping for beginners

Top 9 Holidays Destinations for 2025

Europe Road Trip

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Camping in North Wales: Road trip & Camping Guide

Camping in Italy

Reiseziele Oktober

The Best Places to Visit in October

Camping in Portugal

Reiseziele September

The Best Holiday Destinations in September for Sun

Camping in Portugal

Camper Portugal

Camping Holiday in Portugal

Europe Road Trip

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A 5-Day Scotland Road Trip

California

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7-Day One-Way Mighty 5 Road Trip in the USA

California

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4-Day Road Trip Los Angeles to San Francisco

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Visit the Best Open Gardens in Britain

Campsites

Camper Road Trip Through the National Parks in Istria

Camping for beginners

Camping mit Freunden

Camping with Friends

Camping for beginners

unterwegs duschen

12 Easy Ways to Shower on the Road

Road Trip

7-Day Camper Road Trip Around Nantes

Europe Road Trip

7-Day Road Trip through Southern Portugal

Europe Road Trip

7- Day Camper Road trip Around Barcelona

California

Flying to America: Tips for finding cheaper USA flights

UK

8 Enchanted UK forests for your next Camper Adventure

Camping with kids

Blue and white roadsurfer campervan drives along a road past a field of flowers with a mountain backdrop.

Camping at Easter

UK

Camping Holiday in Ireland

Road Trip

Mit Dem Wohnmobil Nach Kroatien

Camping Holiday in Croatia

UK

The Best UK Camper Surf Destinations

UK

5 British Novels set in 5 British Camping Destinations

California

3 Epic Road Trips Through California

UK

Camping Holiday Through the South of England

UK

Camping Holiday through Scotland

Europe Road Trip

Explore France: A Road Trip and Camping in France

Campsites

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Build my roadtrip – 11 nights, 11 spots

Road Trip

Roadsurfer Beach

The most beautiful places to camp by the sea

Camping in Spain

Roadtrip Spain

3 beautiful road trips in Spain

Road Trip

Slowenien_Kroatien

Roadtrip – Slovenia & Croatia by Campervan

Europe Road Trip

Camping and surfing in Europe

Road Trip

Camping in Norway

Campsites

Mit Bulli über die Alpen

Travelling through the alps with a campervan and our dog

Campsites

Roadtrip durch Benelux

Benelux Union roadtrip

Road Trip

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The most beautiful roadtrips starting from Bordeaux

Camping for beginners

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Camping in Bavaria: Spontaneous roadtrip through the Bavarian alpine upland

Road Trip

LEZ ULEZ London Registrierung

A low emission zone is waiting in London

Campsites

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3 boys, 5 days, and 3.000 kilometers Roadtrip to Italy with a VW Camper

Camping in Portugal

Top Campingsites Europe

Looking for a campsite? Our TOP 55 campsites in Europe

Europe Road Trip

A turquoise VW campervan parked by the beach in Wales

6 Day Road Trip to Wales From London

Camping Activities

Frau in einem Campingstuhl, neben Campervan mit SUP-Board am Van angelehnt

SUP Board Road Trip With a Motorhome

Camping Activities

Campervan mit Surfern am Meer

Surf Road Trip With A Motorhome

Camping Activities

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The Best Destinations for Cycling Holidays in Europe

Camping Activities

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Campervan & Motorhome Road Trip

Camping Activities

Campervan mit Fahrrad angelehnt, Frau die auf dem Dach des Campers sitzt

Bike Road Trip With a Motorhome

Europe Road Trip

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7-Day Road Trip Itinerary in South West England

Europe Road Trip

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The 10 Best Underrated Campervan Holiday Destinations in Europe

Europe Road Trip

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Camping in North Wales: Road trip & Camping Guide

Europe Road Trip

scotland road trip with nairns

A 5-Day Scotland Road Trip

Europe Road Trip

7-Day Road Trip through Southern Portugal

Europe Road Trip

7- Day Camper Road trip Around Barcelona

Camping Tips

The 10 Best Outdoor Travel Destinations

Europe Road Trip

Explore France: A Road Trip and Camping in France

Europe Road Trip

Camping and surfing in Europe

USA Road Trip

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Road trip through northern California

USA Road Trip

Grey roadsurfer boxvan photograph standing at the roadside in front of a Arizona state sign.

Road trip through Arizona

Camping Activities

Top Destinations For Hiking Holidays in the USA

Camping Activities

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Top Destinations for Cycling Holidays in the USA

TRAVEL TIPS & PLANNING

Campervan Lifestyle Tips

Camping Tips

Camper van parked in front of a breathtaking mountain range bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by evergreen trees and autumn foliage

Campervan Guides

Choose Your Campervan

Campervan parked behind lavender field in France.

Campervan Hire: Prices at a Glance

Choose Your Campervan

camper van with a pop-up roof parked by a scenic lake, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, creating a tranquil outdoor setting

Guide: Renting A Panel Van

Choose Your Campervan

Motorhome parked near a scenic lake with a mountain in the background, bathed in warm sunlight

Motorhome Hire Guide

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Woman enjoying a scenic drive during a long term RV rental road trip at sunset

Travel Without Limits: Why Campervan Hire Makes More Sense Right Now

Plan & Book

roadsurfer camper van with two happy girls and a dog next to a field in the sunlight

Campervan Insurance for Rentals: What It Covers & What It Doesn’t

Plan & Book

One-way RV rental driving along a straight forest road at sunset, viewed from above

One-Way Campervan Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

Travel Smart

Coastal Highway Road Trip

Campervan Through America: What Campervan Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

Travel Smart

Small dog sitting in the driver seat of a pet friendly RV rental, looking out the window during a road trip.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire: What to Know Before You Book

Campervan Guides

Orange camper van parked near the coast, showing what renting a camper looks like for flexible road travel

Hiring a Campervan: What to Know Before You Book

Plan & Book

How to Find the Best Campervan Hire Near Me Without Overpaying

Events

Field goal in soccer stadium captured during sunset.

Campervan Road Trip to the 2026 Global Football Championship

USA Road Trip

roadsurfer rv camper rental california

Road trip through northern California

USA Road Trip

Grey roadsurfer boxvan photograph standing at the roadside in front of a Arizona state sign.

Road trip through Arizona

Buying a motorhome

a white roadsurfer camper standing on a plateau in the mountains

Motorhome Buyers’ Guide

Events

Woman standing next to campervan overlooking the sea and a plane starting during sunset.

All About Travel Tuesday

UK

roadsurfer edinburgh hire

UK Bank Holidays 2026

Camping Recipes

Delicious camping recipe with chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip toppings

Camping recipes: Ultimate smoky veggie chilli nachos

Camping Recipes

Delicious chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip topping

Camping recipes: chickpea and harissa stew

Nature & Camping Inspiration

A Couple Eating Breakfast Outside Of Their Camper Van

Plastic Free Travel Essentials

Canada

7 Day Road Trip Calgary to Vancouver

Camping in Italy

roadsurfer camper van driving down a road lined with trees in Italy

3 Road Trips in Beautiful Italy

Canada

coffee spilling from a roadsurfer cup with lake and forest in the background

10 Day Road Trip From Vancouver

Europe Road Trip

A turquoise VW campervan parked by the beach in Wales

6 Day Road Trip to Wales From London

Camping Tips

6 Clever Campervan Storage Ideas

Camping Recipes

Delicous Frittata in a nicely decorated picnic set-up

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Frittata With Potatoes, Vegetables & Parmesan Cheese

Camping Recipes

Delicous gnocchi in a nicely decorated picnic set-up, view from above

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Pan Fried Gnocchi With Vegetables

Camping Activities

man with selfie stick on sup board in a lake

Packing List For SUP Holidays in a Motorhome

Camping Activities

Frau in einem Campingstuhl, neben Campervan mit SUP-Board am Van angelehnt

SUP Board Road Trip With a Motorhome

Camping Activities

Top Destinations For Hiking Holidays in the USA

Budget-Friendly Tips

man sitting on a white van looking at his dog on the ground, mountains in the background

4 Tips for Camping on a Budget

Budget-Friendly Tips

How to Reduce Fuel Consumption on your Road Trip

Budget-Friendly Tips

7 Alternative and Cheap Holiday Destinations

Camping Tips

Camper van parked in front of a breathtaking mountain range bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by evergreen trees and autumn foliage

Campervan Guides

Camping Recipes

Delicious camping recipe with chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip toppings

Camping recipes: Ultimate smoky veggie chilli nachos

Camping Recipes

Delicious chickpea tomato, harissa stew and couscous with crispy chip topping

Camping recipes: chickpea and harissa stew

Nature & Camping Inspiration

A Couple Eating Breakfast Outside Of Their Camper Van

Plastic Free Travel Essentials

Camping Tips

6 Clever Campervan Storage Ideas

Camping Recipes

Delicous Frittata in a nicely decorated picnic set-up

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Frittata With Potatoes, Vegetables & Parmesan Cheese

Camping Recipes

Delicous gnocchi in a nicely decorated picnic set-up, view from above

Vegetarian Camping Recipes: Pan Fried Gnocchi With Vegetables

Camping Tips

Hiking Packing List For Your Road Trip

Camping Tips

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24 Best Campervan Gift Ideas

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The 10 Best Outdoor Travel Destinations

Camping Tips

Roadsurfer Kitchen Box

roadsurfer Kitchen Box

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Packlist Camping

Complete Campervan Packing List

Plan & Book

roadsurfer camper van with two happy girls and a dog next to a field in the sunlight

Campervan Insurance for Rentals: What It Covers & What It Doesn’t

Plan & Book

One-way RV rental driving along a straight forest road at sunset, viewed from above

One-Way Campervan Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

Plan & Book

How to Find the Best Campervan Hire Near Me Without Overpaying

Travel Smart

Coastal Highway Road Trip

Campervan Through America: What Campervan Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

Travel Smart

Small dog sitting in the driver seat of a pet friendly RV rental, looking out the window during a road trip.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire: What to Know Before You Book

NATURE & CAMPING TIPS

Campervan Travel Inspiration: Parks, Beaches & Camping Spots

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Woman enjoying a scenic drive during a long term RV rental road trip at sunset

Travel Without Limits: Why Campervan Hire Makes More Sense Right Now

Nature & Camping Inspiration

A Couple Eating Breakfast Outside Of Their Camper Van

Plastic Free Travel Essentials

Nature & Camping Inspiration

The Best Destinations for Hiking Holidays in Europe

Nature & Camping Inspiration

12 Best Beaches in Europe to Visit

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Visit the Best Open Gardens in Britain

CAMPERVAN GUIDES

Planning tips, how-tos, and helpful guides for campervan travellers

Choose Your Campervan

Campervan parked behind lavender field in France.

Campervan Hire: Prices at a Glance

Choose Your Campervan

camper van with a pop-up roof parked by a scenic lake, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, creating a tranquil outdoor setting

Guide: Renting A Panel Van

Choose Your Campervan

Motorhome parked near a scenic lake with a mountain in the background, bathed in warm sunlight

Motorhome Hire Guide

Plan & Book

roadsurfer camper van with two happy girls and a dog next to a field in the sunlight

Campervan Insurance for Rentals: What It Covers & What It Doesn’t

Plan & Book

One-way RV rental driving along a straight forest road at sunset, viewed from above

One-Way Campervan Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

Travel Smart

Coastal Highway Road Trip

Campervan Through America: What Campervan Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

Travel Smart

Small dog sitting in the driver seat of a pet friendly RV rental, looking out the window during a road trip.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire: What to Know Before You Book

Campervan Guides

Orange camper van parked near the coast, showing what renting a camper looks like for flexible road travel

Hiring a Campervan: What to Know Before You Book

Plan & Book

How to Find the Best Campervan Hire Near Me Without Overpaying

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