It’s almost that time of year where the age-old question of ‘what to get Dad for Father’s Day?’ runs riot in your mind. Perhaps this year it’s time to think differently, exchanging material gifts with memories that’ll last much longer. If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the last few years, quality time with loved…  Read more

Why a digital detox is exactly what you need in 2023 Switch off your phone and enjoy a digital detox this year, at one of many French campsites that are perfect for a family retreat. Whether you are looking for a notification free period, or you need an internet detox to clear your mind of…  Read more

Niksen is the new Hygge, the modern traveller’s lagom. Niksen is our favourite holiday theme for 2022. It’s a Dutch concept, quite simply a belief in doing nothing. That’s what we said: nothing, nada, rien. Why, you ask? Well, think about it, how much of your year do you spend doing nothing? Even on holidays,…  Read more

Breath it in: how to connect with nature and recharge on a camping trip Humans have always known that being outdoors in nature is good for our bodies and minds. Yet the evolution of our societies has been towards more and more urban living. For centuries, rising with the sun and retiring as the moon…  Read more

The surprising benefits of walking barefoot  The health benefits of spending a holiday in the open air, enjoying quality time with family and friends, away from our usual routines and obligations, are well known. If you are considering, or have already decided on, a camping adventure for your next holiday, you may be interested in…  Read more

Spending the day in the woods is a sure-fire way to re-balance your emotions and refresh your energy levels. While people in every country of the world know how great it is for us to get outdoors and especially to get close to trees, only the Japanese have given it a name: shinrin yoku, or…  Read more

Want to Combat Stress or Burnout? Get Outside! Spending time in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and help combat burnout.