Camping.. Anyone done it?

HarryX · 10-10-2003, 10:14

I have never had a holiday under canvas... With the quality of tents these days it looks like a half decent cheapo holiday.. Wouldn't mind getting into it.. But the wife aint to keen and needs pursuading..

Anyone got anyfing good to say about camping?

Tealeaf · 10-10-2003, 10:16

Good weather helps

HarryX · 10-10-2003, 10:26

Jo · 10-10-2003, 11:00

We go camping at least 3 times a year. We've toured Sicily on a scooter with a tent on the back and have been round most of Italy and Croatia and France in a tent.
Also camped in Mongolia, but that's cos they all live in tents there.

Camping is GREAT. You're really in touch with nature and it's so relaxing. After a camping holiday I always feel much more reposed than if I'd been in a hotel.

In Britain, obviously the weather needs to be good to enjoy it, but you can hit lucky.

Camping gives you the opportunity to see places you otherwise might not be able to afford to see (at least that was certainly my case as a student, we always camped, wouldn't have been able to go on hols otherwise).

Also, campsites always seem to be in better spots than hotels - often right on the beach or lakeside.

Check out the internet for good campsites around the world.
If you fancy camping in Europe but don't want to haul all the stuff over on the plane and don't fancy driving, you can contact Eurocamp. they have all the equipment - tent and everything already on-site, you just have to turn up.

For camping in the UK, check out Maggiolina.it - they are tents that open on top of your car, dryer and warmer and more comfy - but they are more expensive than normal tents of course.

Let me know if you need more info - I'M A BIG CAMPING FAN!!

Dizzy D · 10-10-2003, 11:03

i Love camping!  Have not done it for a few years but i would love to do it again sometime.  I think everyone should do it at least once in there life.  Back to nature and all that! lol!

Jo · 10-10-2003, 11:12

In Croatia the majority of camps are naturist camps - so are the beaches - that's really back to nature for you, Diz!!
Bit too much for us shy Brits, though maybe?

Tealeaf · 10-10-2003, 11:15

Sounds like the entire country is one big natiurist camp...I've just had an idea for OANTOF (III), a naturist version set in Croatia.....

janet · 10-10-2003, 12:06

once went camping in yorkshire in september it was freezing, didn't help being near to the sea. also been around the lakes have to say i realy enjoyed it, nowt like roughing it every now and then.

HarryX · 10-10-2003, 12:34

Cheers Jo

I have thoughts of driving to France again and camping there. But for a first trip next year (and with no stuff I gotta plan early) was thinking somewhere in the UK

Obviously the weather.. But i was kinda guessing that I could decide on the holiday and then book a campsite at the last minute when I know the weather is good.

Kids are off for 6 weeks.. I can take my hilidays when I want wiyh short notice so...

Jo · 10-10-2003, 12:42

Usually don't have to book at campsites just for a tent, and sometimes they dont take bookings even if you ask - just have to turn up.

Tealeaf · 10-10-2003, 13:08

And if you leave early enough in the morning, you don't have to pay either...

Roy · 10-10-2003, 13:32

camping is great harry!  and you don't have to plan at all.. we have been camping a few times in the last couple of months, the first time we just thought lets go camping, we had no equipment or anything and that night found ourselves in a field in a tent in the lakes... absolutely great, nothing like last minute decision holidays (thats why I'm writing this from a virgin megastore internet cafe in london!)

Tealeaf · 10-10-2003, 14:05

Hello Roy....where's the Campsite in London? You got your tent up in Hyde Park? back of Buck House? Tony Blairs back garden.....let us into the secret, please!

Tealeaf · 10-10-2003, 14:07

Re: Lakes above.....you must have one hell of a large tent to get a field in it.....you got a Marquee set up in London somewhere?

Mick · 10-10-2003, 14:26

[quote author=Roy link=board=general;num=1065781313;start=0#11 date=10/10/03 at 14:32:40]camping is great harry! and you don't have to plan at all.. we have been camping a few times in the last couple of months, the first time we just thought lets go camping, we had no equipment or anything and that night found ourselves in a field in a tent in the lakes... absolutely great, nothing like last minute decision holidays (thats why I'm writing this from a virgin megastore internet cafe in london!)[/quote]
roy is it the one near victoria station ???