Road & Rail

Frequently updated, we bring the most informative and interesting stories from the road and rail sectors around the world.

This is where you will find features written by us as we travel by vehicle and train. TheHoworths report and review top campsites, great hotels, fabulous restaurants, unusual train journeys and fascinating places to visit.

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Summer Bank Holiday Weekend

Summer Bank Holiday Weekend

Motorcaravanners could be in for a treat over the late summer bank holiday weekend. The…

Get Ready to do Battle

Get Ready to do Battle

Yes it’s time to get ready for Spectacular Saturday evening entertainment now that Battle Proms…

Volkswagen Grand California

Volkswagen Grand California

The Grand California, the most spacious motorhome from Volkswagen has been updated for 2025. Prices…

Puppets – the reason to visit the Ardennes

Puppets – the reason to visit the Ardennes

The French Ardennes is promoting itself in 2025 as the World Capital of Puppets.  And…

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

I confess, I have been known to talk to pieces of kit on our van.  Indeed,…

All the Aires Spain and Portugal 7th Edition

All the Aires Spain and Portugal 7th Edition

When Vicarious Media first published their AIl the Aires Spain and Portugal in 2009. The…

What’s in your water? 

What’s in your water? 

Do you know what’s in your campervans water tanks?  Analysis of a water filter has revealed…

El Ombú de Areco 

El Ombú de Areco 

El Ombú de Areco is an Argentinian estancia located in San Antonio de Areco.  It is…

Babylonstoren Wine

Babylonstoren Wine

The Babylonstoren estate located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in South Africa is many things to many different people.  To…