Camping with Style in the Ardèche, France on an adventure camping holiday with Acorn Adventure.
There are more tent options available than ever, so where should you start? In this guide we share the main things to consider before buying a tent. We’ve all got our favourite brands, and regular campers will be aware of some of the features that set aside the premium brands, but that doesn’t make choosing…
The summer was grudgingly underway and just before the school holidays, we were invited to visit Surf Snowdonia, for a weekend of surfing and glamping. A weekend of glamping and surfing In the middle of the mountains? Heck yeah! Our stay Friday 8th July to Sunday 10th July 2016 surfsnowdonia.co.uk The location Surf Snowdonia is…
We’ve long been fans of bell tents and are head over heels in love with our new 6m Boutique Camping rainbow bell tent. Each time we’ve used it it’s drawn admirers, so we thought we’d feature it here and let you have a look at it. At 6m wide it’s bigger than our previous bell…
There was a time when the mere thought of going tech-free left me feeling panicky. I felt my life was far too interesting and fun to simply keep it all to myself. Looking back of course, part of me was seeking validation and I also had a fear of missing out which lead to me…
We finally had a chance to sit down and write out our family camping packing list, to make sure we collected everything up, so I thought I would share this with you. Everyone’s camping list ends up being different, but if you’re struggling to make sense of what you’ll need to go camping, or if…
Despite having heaps of camping gear, and a tent for every occasion, no matter how much we love camping, we do still sometimes crave an easier weekend break. So when Wendy at Canvas and Clover got in touch and invited us for a stay, we were delighted to accept. Where did we go? Canvas and…
In the ’70s, an Irish poet named Austin Clarke published a poem entitled ‘The Blackbird of Derrycairn’. It’s a clever poem, based on an 18th century ossianic lay. In his version Clarke makes commentary about the role of religion and government. I studied this poem, amongst many other works, in my (distant, and growing further…
Referring to myself as a novice walker doesn’t seem right, as though learning to walk is a recent skill I’m yet to fully master. When it comes to hill walking however (or ‘Munro Bagging’ as it’s known in Scotland), I truly am a novice. We love walking, but we don’t consider ourselves ‘proper’ walkers. Previously…
Which of these camping achievements can you proudly (or not so proudly!) claim to have? Take a look at our camping achievement badges below and figure out what kind of camper your are. 1. Battler of the elements You’ve camped on more than one occasion in a gale, snow, high winds and/or torrential downpours…and you…
There’s nothing more magical than waking up in a tent, and hearing the waves gently lapping and sea birds chattering. We’re suckers for coastal camping, and we’ve snuck some of our favourites in, as we round up some of the most spectacular coastal campsites in Wales. 1. Cae Du Campsite, near Tywyn, Wales The location…
Fancy a romantic weekend break with a difference this year? How about a fun family weekend getaway? If you’re looking for relaxation, forget hotel city breaks, glamping is a great way to get closer to nature in true comfort during the colder winter months. Whilst the camping moniker, might be pushing the truth in some…