Culture
Camping and caravanning are fantastic, cost-effective ways to travel the globe and experience new sights, rich cultures and unique gastronomic delights. From lesser-known landmarks across Europe to UNESCO heritage sites and local UK attractions – there’s an entire world of cultural camping to explore.
7 Ingenious French Inventions
Rob Fearn | 20 Jun 2022
France is best known for its art and its cuisine, both of which are well worth shouting about. But you may not know that the French have also come up with some brilliant inventions. Here are, in our opinion, the most ingenious of them all.
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70 Glorious Years
Ben Tully | 1 Jun 2022
Since 1952, Queen Elizabeth has been a constant in an ever-changing Britain. Camping is, much like the Queen, a British staple, a much-loved tradition.
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France’s best churches and cathedrals
Rob Fearn | 26 May 2022
Sometimes on holiday, you reach a moment where you need a change. You’ve relaxed and devoured that book, and just fancy a fresh diversion to pique your interest before diving into the next blockbuster.
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12 French phrases, quotes & proverbs
Rob Fearn | 20 May 2022
While some of the phrases, quotes, & proverbs below are not uniquely French, they are among our favourites.
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French architecture through the ages
Rob Fearn | 17 May 2022
French architecture has a long and, needless to say, flamboyant history.
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Curious Camping Part 5 - Intriguing Italy
Peter Stannett | 5 May 2022
Italy is a beautiful country full of thrilling history, rich culture and stunning architecture.
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UNESCO: United Kingdom
Ben Tully | 8 Dec 2021
Deeply ingrained in Britain's culture and history, the UK's UNESCO sites demonstrate pioneering Victorian industrial heritage and mining culture. In the south, Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast make up the share of natural sites.
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UNESCO: Western Europe
Ben Tully | 25 Nov 2021
We will be covering 454 of Europe's UNESCO sites over four blogs; sorted into northern, southern, western and central/eastern Europe starting with the northern states. We hope to inspire more people to visit more UNESCO sites when travelling.
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UNESCO: France
Ben Tully | 15 Nov 2021
There are some impressive places on the list in France, as you can well imagine, such as Chatres Cathedral, the Palace of Versailles and the fortified city of Carcassone. So why not plan your next trip across the Channel to visit some of these sites, they’ve been given this status for a reason, so you know you’re in for a treat!
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UNESCO: Central/Eastern Europe
Ben Tully | 8 Nov 2021
We will be covering 452 of Europe's UNESCO sites over four blogs; sorted into northern, southern, western and central/eastern Europe starting with the northern states. We hope to inspire more people to visit more UNESCO sites when travelling.
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UNESCO: Spain
Ben Tully | 8 Nov 2021
As of 2021, there are 43 UNESCO sites in Spain, four of which are located in the Canary Islands, one in Ibiza and one in Mallorca (we've only included mainland sites). Spain joined the 8th Session in 1984 and inscribed five sites; Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Córdoba, The Alhambra and the Generalife, Granada, Burgos Cathedral, Monastery and Site of the Escorial, Madrid and Park Güell, Palau Güell and Casa Milà, Barcelona.
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UNESCO: Italy
Ben Tully | 8 Nov 2021
As of November 2021, there are a whopping 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy - more than in any other country in the world! The first site to be inscribed was the Rock Drawings in Valcamonica in 1979.
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Film inspired Swiss holiday locations
Rob Fearn | 4 Nov 2021
Take the family on a tour throughout Switzerland inspired by some great films, and remember to plan for everything, including a visa if needed.
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UNESCO: Southern Europe
Ben Tully | 1 Nov 2021
Europe is home to over 450 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Southern Europe alone has over 130. We'll be journeying through Greece, Vatican City, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Malta this week, so hold on tight!
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UNESCO: Northern Europe
Ben Tully | 11 Oct 2021
We will be covering 454 of Europe's UNESCO sites over four blogs; sorted into northern, southern, western and central/eastern Europe starting with the northern states. We hope to inspire more people to visit more UNESCO sites when travelling.
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Wales Camping Trip: Where to Visit and How To Prepare
Rob Fearn | 9 Jun 2021
Wales is a naturally beautiful country, and with Covid-19 restrictions gradually being lifted and the weather becoming warmer, it's an ideal time to go there for a holiday.
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Our Choice of Top Attractions in Southern England
Rob Fearn | 8 Jun 2021
Southern England has so much to offer. When the weather is good, it's one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world
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Let's talk about: Our world & us
Ben Tully | 19 May 2021
Introducing our 'Let's talk about' series where, each week, we will be talking about mental health and camping.
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Spotlight on the Vendee
Rob Fearn | 2 Apr 2021
There are four distinct regions to the Vendée département: the Bocage, a rolling, wooded area of low hills; the Plaine with its open countryside and rich arable land, golden with wheat and sunflowers in summer; and two marshy areas - the silent Marais Breton to the north, the lush, verdant slow-moving waters of the Marais Poitevin to the south
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Curious Camping Part 4 - Unique UK
Peter Stannett | 25 Mar 2021
While it's lovely to travel into Europe and beyond, there is so much to see and do right here in...
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