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Cooking in a Camper: What to Pack for Your Camping Kitchen

A camping trip wouldn’t be complete without being able to enjoy a home-made meal in the great outdoors: When you’re out in the wilderness, even the simplest of meals taste twice as delicious as they usually do. Depending on what kind of meals you’d like to make, the number of utensils you’ll need in your camping kitchen could add up quickly. That’s why we’ve come up with a packing list to guarantee you won’t forget anything — some of these are optional, of course.

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7 Typical Mistakes Beginners Make When Camping in a Motorhome

There’s so much to plan, organise and keep in mind before your first outing with a motorhome. Despite all the instruction manuals and checklists, there are always a few mistakes (that can happen to anyone, beginners and experienced campers alike!) that can spoil your holiday. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve a lovely holiday, so we don't want anything to keep you from enjoying your camping adventure to the fullest. That’s why we’ve put together this list of seven of the most common mistakes that beginners make as well as some tips from camping experts.

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10 Tips for Your First Winter Camping Trip

Looking for adventure and want to know what it’s like to go camping in the winter? There’s no time like the present: The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are heading towards freezing — Perfect conditions for winter camping! To make sure your first snowy camping holiday isn’t a flop, we've put together a list of the most important tips.

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11 Lovely Campsites for Winter Camping in the Alps

Here at camping.info, we’ve been on the lookout for top campsites for your next winter camping holiday in the Alps. The campsites on this list are winners of the 2019 camping.info award with winter camping facilities. All the campsites mentioned here offer a wide range of leisure activities for the colder months, such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoe hikes, bobsleigh rides, or spa treatments.

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10 Incredible Routes for a Motorhome Road Trip Through Europe

Is there anything more freeing or more exciting than heading out on a motorhome road trip? You don’t have to drive along the Great Ocean Road or Route 66 to get that feeling though: There are amazing tours hidden all across Europe, too. As a bit of inspiration for your next adventure, we’ve put together this list of incredible motorhome routes across Europe.

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Seven Thrifty Trip Tips: Visiting Vienna on a Budget

A stroll through Schönbrunn Palace followed by a Wiener schnitzel in the city centre and a trip to a coffee house: You’ve got to reach deep into your wallet to do the most popular things in Vienna. If you look carefully, though, you’ll find that there are a number of free and affordable activities available for you to explore Vienna and see it from a different perspective. Whether it’s a stroll through the botanic garden and castle park at Belvedere, a meal at Deewan, the Pakistani “pay what you want” restaurant, or seeing the free Sunday showing of Tatort (a German TV police crime drama) at the Top Kino and Schikaneder cinemas: In Vienna, you can still do a lot with a little. Check out our seven budget-friendly highlights:

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Barcelona en Bicicleta — Exploring Catalonia’s Capital by Bike

Over 200 km of biking paths make their way through Barcelona, and you can easily reach many interesting places on a day trip by bike, given how close everything is. Needless to say, the conditions are perfect for exploring the Catalonian capital by bike. There are even guided tours offered to small groups. Of course, you can also check out the city on your own and at your own pace. Off we go!

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Living the Green Life

Camping means experiencing the world in all its beauty and being free to travel in harmony with the seasons. To ensure that you and future generations can create memories while camping in the great outdoors, you should look at the labels on the gadgets and gear that you purchase and make sure you’re buying sustainable, fair trade products. Unfortunately, lots of camping equipment these days may contain microplastics or chemical additives that can be harmful to the environment. We’ve put together this list of gadgets and companies that pay attention to fair trade and sustainability so you can feel good about what you buy.

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Munich on a Budget: 8 Tips for a City Trip on the Cheap

Munich is snobby, pricey, and uppity — The Bavarian capital certainly doesn’t have it easy, with so many prejudices to overcome. Nevertheless, once you look past all the socialites, the wildness of Oktoberfest, and the horrendous rent prices, you’ll find a Munich that is spontaneous, creative, and above all, easy on the wallet.

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Camping with Kids: The Complete Packing List for a Family Holiday

Everything is more exciting with kids, and bringing little ones along can turn camping into a real adventure (again). It’s not unusual for new parents to panic a bit when preparing for their first trip with their child in tow: What do we need? Are we sure we haven’t forgotten anything? Did you pack the teddy bear? … Our family holiday packing list is specifically designed to ensure a smooth start to your trip when you go camping with young children.

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Like a Local — 6 Insider Tips for Your City Break to Venice

The watery city of Venice, also known as La Serenissima (The Most Serene), is spread across more than 100 islands in a lagoon. These islands are connected to each other with around 435 bridges. Masses of tourists come every year to see its romantic canals and numerous cultural sightseeing attractions. We’ll help you feel like a local in this crowded city and reveal highlights that you’ll find off the typical tourist paths.

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Discovering Dublin on Foot

If you want to get to know Dublin, then take a page from James Joyce, and explore this vibrant city on the Liffey on foot. The bronze statue at the corner of Earl Street North and O’Connell Street shows Joyce nonchalantly propped up against his cane, casually cross-legged, his hat tipped to one side as he gazes into the distance. As you stroll along, you’ll experience the city from a flâneur’s perspective, drifting through the streets of Dublin like Leopold Bloom in Joyce’s "Ulysses."

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A Beginner’s Guide to Winterising Your Camper

For many campers, the touring season ends when the leaves on the trees begin to change colour, and the temperatures start to sink. You should winterise your motorhome before the first frost, around the end of October at the latest, so it’s sure to survive the colder seasons unscathed. It’s no easy task, and we’ve put together this checklist for you to make sure you don’t forget anything.

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The 10 Most Popular Nude Beaches in Europe

There are idyllic beaches all across Europe where visitors can strip down without shame. Goodbye, awkward tan lines and wet swimsuits: Nudists are in good hands at these beaches!

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Tips for Your First Holiday on a Campsite

Are you craving adventure? Do you dream of finally revelling in freedom by spending your holidays in a tent or camper? Are you sick of lacklustre hotel rooms and breakfast that ends at 9 A.M. sharp? Then head to the campsite and let your camping adventure begin! We’ve put together a few tips to guarantee your first holiday on a campsite is a breeze. The best part about it all? You can personalise your trip to suit your wants and needs because camping is what you make of it!

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9 Tips for Sustainable Camping

No matter if you prefer roughing it on a wild camping adventure or being pampered while glamping, some of the best things about camping are free, such as getting away from the stresses of everyday life and enjoying earth’s beautiful and diverse landscapes. Just because it’s free, though, doesn’t mean that camping doesn’t sometimes come at a cost — not only to your wallet but to the planet, too. Thankfully, there are some pretty simple changes we can all make to reduce these environmental costs and to make camping more eco-friendly and sustainable. In many cases, these changes will even help save you money! Here are nine tips you can use on your next trip.

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Green Camping: 11 Campsites in Europe Where You Can Camp Sustainably

When you think about green camping and sustainability, do you imagine basic facilities, a lack of comforts and sacrifice? Think again: These days, there are many sustainably operated campsites throughout Europe where you can enjoy a lovely and eco-friendly holiday. Get inspired by our 11 tips, and savour the clean-conscious feeling of green camping!