Experience the joys of camping near nature Extensive studies from around the world have shown that getting back to nature provides holistic benefits that can help improve the quality of our lives. Spending time in natural surroundings can increase our levels of hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, which increase happiness, helping us to feel more…  Read more

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

Simple outdoor activities for kids while camping Happy kids are healthy kids and there’s nothing a child enjoys more than being at play. Keeping your kids happy and healthy is what summer camping trips are all about. Arranging fun, exciting outdoor activities for them to enjoy should be a big part of spending time together,…  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

Adventures in the wild: top tips for hiking with kids while camping Hiking in France is a wonderful family activity to a way to get the kids out of the campsite for a brand-new experience on at least one or two days of the holiday! It offers feel-good views of the lovely French countryside, lessons…  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

France has a lot to offer campers who have a passion for fishing. From the stunning scenery that surrounds you as you fish, to the fantastic facilities provided by the companies that offer the likes of carp fishing holidays in France, fishing fanatics are well served. With fishing holidays in France becoming more and more…  Read more

On your bike: why planning a camping trip by bike just might be the best thing you ever did There’s something very special about travelling under your own steam by bike and France is a great place to have a holiday doing just that. Add camping to that plan and you will have conjured a…  Read more

Go on a weekend adventure: ideas for active camping breaks for you and your family Camping trips are the best way to get close to nature and once you’ve spent time exploring the great outdoors, you’ll want to do it again and again. The countryside of France is perfect for activity weekends in the open…  Read more

Eight of the best camping games for kids to play Travelling with kids to explore far-off lands, have new experiences and bond is an aim of many parents, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Kids are an endless well of energy and need tons of mental and physical stimulation to keep them engaged and…  Read more