Ep. 234, Lin Pardey, Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond Find Paul Trammell’s podcast here.   

I’m almost finished with my morning writing and eagerly anticipating heading down to work on Sahula. On days like this, preparing to set off on a voyage feels almost as fulfilling as actually being “out there.” When the cyclone season in the South Pacific draws to a close about four months from now, David and…

  Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond Available Now!  Find it here Join Lin as she shares challenging sailing, gentle voyages, the shoreside encounters that await once you venture into the world of cruising under sail. Far more than just a sailing adventure, this book is also a true memoir. As she and Larry sailed north…

Laika is entering the 2026 season with a new sporty Kosmo campervan and an updated Ecovip range that also takes much inspiration from automotive style. The Italian brand, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, is also including a new audio system as an optional extra in its top-notch Kreos range. Those looking for the best…

The Mercedes Sprinter has come a long way in 30 years, with the 3-star badge a very popular base for motorhomes. It’s easy to see why, with the Sprinter having an enviable reputation for reliability. This is highlighted by the success Mercedes enjoyed at our 2025 Owner Satisfaction Awards, where the brand took the title…

Many modern motorhomes have kitchen facilities that are good enough to match or even beat our domestic set-ups. At the heart of these is the humble motorhome cooker. These cookers may be slightly smaller than most home ovens, but even so, they are a brilliant appliance for creating culinary feasts when you’re pitched up at…

Erwin Hymer UK has renamed the remaining ranges in its Elddis motorhome and campervan line-up for 2026, following the launch of the new Avalon range last year. The County Durham manufacturer has also displayed considerable differences between ranges this season when it comes to pricing. For 2026, Avalon continues with the same four Fiat-based models,…

Buccaneer, a name that in recent years has been most associated with upmarket caravans, is launching two motorhome models for the 2026 season. For the first time since the Buccaneer brand became part of the County Durham-based manufacturer now known as Erwin Hymer UK, the brand’s line-up will include two low-profile motorhomes, based on a…

Rapido has been producing motorhomes at its factory in Mayenne – just east of Le Mans – since the very early 1980s, and integrals (A-class motorhomes) since 1990. Here, I’m focusing on this century’s Rapido integrals based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis-cowl (2000-2015). These are variously referred to as the M Series (suffix M) or…

Motorhomers touring coastal East Devon are in for a treat going forward, as two car parks in Exmouth are set to offer increased facilities, including a freshwater tap, as well as disposal points for grey water and chemical toilet waste. The news comes as East Devon District Council agreed to the improvements following consultation with…