Peace, space and nature: five places to camp in remote places

10/03/2022

Remote places have a certain attraction for many people. This is also the case for me. When I am on a camping holiday, I prefer to be surrounded by nature. Views of mountains, a forest or a lake make me happy. And how lucky that Europe is full of campsites in such wonderful places. I’d like to share a few with you.

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Disabilities and camping; how best to go about it

21/09/2021

Camping when you have a disability can be a bit of a challenge. You may need some more time to prepare, it is important to find out what adapted facilities there are on the campsite, and you probably want to know if there are outings you can go on. Not everyone knows how best to go about this. So I talked to Sabine, one of my colleagues at ACSI, who has experience with this.

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Ten unique locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Whether you already live there or not, a visit to the UK is highly recommended. People from other countries love the UK, and in our humble opinion, the inhabitants of these beautiful isles often do not realise the beauty that lies just beyond their doorstep! There is much to see and do. If the rugged outdoors and mountains are your thing, Wales and Scotland offer fantastic hiking holidays. Plus, culture and history enthusiasts can spend hours roaming centuries-old castles and mediaeval towns and cities. Here are a few of our tips for what to see in the UK.

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Saint Michael’s Mount: Mont-Saint-Michel’s twin brother

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Meintje and Camiel recently wrote about their visit to a world-famous site in Northern France: Mont-Saint-Michel. But did you realise that there is a replica of this structure in Southwest England? Meet Mont-Saint-Michel’s little brother: Saint Michael’s Mount.

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8 European hotspots for 2018

09/02/2018

You’ve seen the Eiffel Tower, you know the Ramblas like the back of your hand and you’ve seen every inch of the Colosseum. What you want for 2018 is the wow-factor from new destinations and undiscovered locations. Let us inspire you with eight European locations that might not yet have made it to your list. 1. Leeuwarden Capital of Culture (the Netherlands) This year’s European Capital of Culture is not to be missed. In and around Leeuwarden,...

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