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

The Essential Food Checklist for your Open-Air Holiday Flip-flops, swimming togs, delicious food…one of the most wonderful parts of an open-air holiday is the freedom to eat what you want, when you want. Impromptu BBQs, picnics in nature, al fresco suppers with new friends, there’s something about being outdoors that gives us an appetite for fresh,…  Read more

Fun skills for kids on holidays Map Symbol Bingo, Treasure Hunts, Campsite Navigation – there are so many fun and easy skills you can share with your kids while enjoying your open-air holiday. The ability to read, use and navigate maps is something many of us have given up, thanks to the services of our mobile tech. But…  Read more

How to make a den outside to help kids connect with nature Building a den can be a fun and exciting activity for kids of all ages (and adults, too). Den-building requires planning, creativity, and a little hard work to create a great structure. Learn how to build the best den to help keep kids…  Read more

Six of the Best French Campsites with a Water Park for Kids – and Adults! If you’re considering a summer holiday in France for you and the kids, why not book your getaway at a campsite that features an array of water activities and comes with its own water park? It’s often difficult travelling with…  Read more

Niksen is the new Hygge, the modern traveller’s lagom. Niksen is 2021’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