Small, large, child-friendly, sustainable, glamping, campsites come in all shapes and sizes. The success of your camping holiday will depend to a large extent on the type of campsite. My parents and I once turned up at a naturist campsite by mistake. Not a disaster, but for us not worth repeating as the campsite had no swimming pool and no tennis court, two of the amenities that as a young camper I always wanted … You can choose from sixteen...
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Has your caravan or motorhome spent the winter months in storage? Then the time has come to get it back out. It is spring, after all, and we can be sure that sunshine is just around the corner. But how can you get your caravan in tip-top shape before the year’s first camping trip? We have some tips for you. Spring cleaning When your caravan first emerges from hibernation, it’s a good idea to check what kind of condition it’s...
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When returning from my holiday last year I drove back home from Burgundy via Strasbourg. During the drive my attention was drawn to the impressive and constantly changing landscape around me; the Vosges! Something for my bucket list? One of the first things you read about the Vosges is that the countryside is breathtaking. I can certainly agree with that. The region is well-known for its rugged mountain landscapes, extensive woodland and...
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‘Sustainable travel’ is something you hear all the time these days. It is an important topic: how can we make sure that our love of travel and our desire to have great holidays can be met without an undue burden on the environment? Luckily there are all sorts of national and regional initiatives which will at least allow you to make an informed choice. Also if you’re planning on going camping. And where could you do that...
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Camping in the Ardennes is an adventure, especially for children. We have just returned from a week’s camping in the Ardennes and our children really enjoyed themselves! There is so much for them to discover and do. I have put together a list of what my children consider to be the best and most exciting trips in the Ardennes. 1. Bouillon Castle, full of dragons and buzzards This large and well-preserved medieval castle towers above the little...
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Going on a wintersports holiday by car? Or setting off for Spain or the South of France in the summer? There’s a good chance you will have to negotiate some mountains on the way. And driving in the mountains is a totally different skill to driving on level ground. If you want to cross the mountains easily and safely, read our tips on driving in the mountains. 1. Good preparation is half the work Preparing for your journey is always a good idea,...
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