We have made a list of the five coolest campsites with a pump track or skatepark for the urban athletes among us. As a bonus, we’ve added two awesome skate spots located close to a campsite. With this skate holiday, boredom is simply not an option.
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The sun is high in the Italian sky. You have just got back from that lovely village at the foot of the hills and a delicious Italian pizza is on the menu for later. But first it’s time to cool down. Smeared in suntan lotion, towel in hand, you walk to the swimming pool ready for a nice swim. Then suddenly, the lifeguard gives you a questioning look: where is your swim cap?
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Camp amid the rolling vineyards, dine on pasta made with fresh local produce and while away the days relaxing by the pool. That’s what it means to stay at an Italian agriturismo. Farm camping has been turned into an art form here. No frills, just genuine hospitality and a passion for the land that you can only find at small family businesses nowadays. My four agricampeggio tips.
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You’re retired, you don’t (yet) have children, or you have very young (grand)children or (grand)children who are no longer in school, so you’re not bound to peak season holidays? That’s great because camping in the low season is highly recommended for various reasons. Read on to discover the benefits of camping outside of the high season. Table of contents Summary When exactly is the low season? Nature at its best Quieter towns and villages...
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Cold cheeks, a warm cup of tea and your camping chair amidst the red-brown leaves and chestnuts. For me, it’s the most beautiful season of the year: autumn! Maybe not in terms of weather or warmth, but there is something about that golden yellow landscape and earlier nightfall. Many campers have stored their tents in the attic or put their caravans back in storage. A pity if you ask me, because camping in autumn is really fun and cosy. It...
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No one wants to start their holiday off by sitting in a traffic jam for hours on end. Of course you can always choose to set off on a different day, but sometimes you don’t have any choice. For instance the accommodation you’ve booked might have fixed arrival days. I’ve compiled a few do’s and don’ts for the infamous Black Saturday in France, and also a few tips for if you do end up in a traffic jam.
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