Books
Sometimes nothing feels as good as curling up with a good book. This June we’re featuring reads from some household names, and a few brilliant new authors.
Stories
News
Owning a motorhome is a true joy, but it’s important to try a few out before deciding on the one for you. And once you own one, can you make the investment worthwhile? Claire Smith talks to Camplify about a recent merger that’s changing the face of the RV market.
Lifestyle
Flora Maas and Bjorn Sohl’s four children do not have to catch the bus to school; they are already there. Jill Malcolm talks to an extraordinary couple who have taken to the road permanently to educate and better interact with their young family.
Guides
With so many gorgeous vehicles on the market, how do you work out which RV is the right one for you? We’ve put together a list of considerations so when you do sign that special agreement, you know you’ve picked the right one for you.
Guides
Matariki marks the start of the Māori new year, signifying a moment to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Keren Sim learns more about where to celebrate this special occasion.
Lifestyle
Food writer Sophie Merkens spent much of last year travelling the length and breadth of the country by campervan, interviewing Kiwi women with a connection to food – those who grow, gather, forage, and create from the land. The result is her new book, Grow.
Guides
The humble toasted sandwich is a much-loved mainstay of Kiwi cuisine. With the ever-popular Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover competition now in full swing, now’s the perfect time to chow down on some of the best toasties in the country.
Books
Sometimes nothing feels as good as curling up with a good book. This May sees some excellent fiction and non-fiction for you to get stuck into.
Guides
A new book on the early history of recreational vehicles from around the world has just been published. It features a chapter on New Zealand illustrated in part with photos submitted by NZMCA members. Author Andrew Woodmansey explains how the RV hobby took off at a very early stage in New Zealand.
Lifestyle
Danielle Street’s childhood was filled with happy memories of travelling with her grandparents in an old Bedford; She tells Catherine Milford she’s on the road to providing the same experience for her own daughters.
Guides
Winter can be a hibernation time for many mobile home owners, while others love to continue exploring. MCD columnist Liz Dobson looks at what prep work needs to be done on your vehicles before heading out.
Guides
You may have been on the road a number of years and reckon you’ve got packing down to a fine art, but there are always ways to improve. Liz Dobson has some cheap ideas to fit a lot into a small space.
