Volunteering for a new kind of caravan adventure

Liz Radley, 50, lives in Suffolk with husband Kris, 50, and their daughter Tilly, 10. In my 20s I worked at a leprosy charity and visited colonies in India as part of a fundraising challenge. I was de

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

IF YOU LISTEN to BBC Radio 2, you may have heard me on the Jeremy Vine show last month, extolling the virtues of towing a caravan for your summer holiday. These little homes on wheels we pull get a ba

Don’t forget the clocks go back tomorrow, Vanessa,” was the last thing my husband, Matt said to me, as he headed off for his golf tournament on Friday afternoon. My idea of a fun weekend was a spa day

I enjoyed the October 2025 issue of Practical Motorhome – especially the travel features on the Iberian Peninsula. The coverage of Almeria and its unique desert landscapes, along with the practical to

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested