Camping Life. Camping Tips and Recipes.

Antarctica is the last vast wilderness of our planet. It is a place of extremes, beautiful and serene. Short Antarctic summer exposes all beauty of the ice shield which covers practically every kilometer of the continent. Glaciers, slipping into the water, and sparkle icebergs create a composition of different blue color shades. The sight is simply breathtaking! At all height of the polar summer, the Wildlife activation period, Antarctic visitors can see the representatives of the local fauna: lively beaches of penguins and lots of seals and whales in the ocean.

First, summer is coming to the nearby Islands: Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Shetlands. Moving to the south, to the Antarctic Peninsula, long-awaited warmth transforms everything. During five months, from November to March, the magnificent Antarctica amazes visitors with its unparalleled beauty. Additional argument in favor of traveling to Antarctica is visa-free entry to Argentina where the majority of Antarctic cruises starts and ends. Read the rest of this entry »

What can be better, than a wonderful travel by car which isn’t worse on the arrangement than a hotel number? You can drive and stop everywhere you want, without parting with coziness and comfort.

The usual motorist doesn’t presume to travel freely because he always has a seek lodging for the night problem. And everyday he must solve it. Autocamper is especially irreplaceable, if you like to have a rest on the nature and thus want to have all necessary conveniences.

If you are bothered with a rest at the sea coast, if you are already sated with lots of excursions and sight’s visits, if you would like to discover some new, amazing rest corners, just rent a camper and start your journey.

There are a lot of autocampers now, only in France there are about 200 thousand, in spite of the fact that it is rather expensive pleasure: modern camper costs tens thousand dollars. Certainly, travel by camper will be much more cheaply. Depending on a season and a camper’s model the rent can vary from 800 to 1.500 in a week. So for example during an average season, in June, rent of a camper for 2-4 persons will amount to 1250 euro, and for the company of 4-6 persons – 1300 euro. Read the rest of this entry »

When else will you have such a strong desire to get away to the desert? Cold winter is just about the time for it! There is some unique beauty about this place that you will be amazed to see it this way. Deserts are exotic places. Being visually stunning when you observe its red rock canyons, and high sandstone walls, while the trees in the desert are so little and they are shaped by windy weather. You do not know what to expect at these places – the shade from stone cliffs is so cool. This is a great place for people who adore challenges. How is it possible to survive in places like that?  It is possible if you think everything in advance.

The biggest challenge of camping in the desert is certainly, sun. Summer-shading camping gear is a must. There must be a hat with shades, sunglasses to protect yourself. Include the lip balm in your gear, the one with SPF protection is preferable. Cover your neck as well. Though it seems alluring to be shirtless in a place like that but you will have to cover yourself with sunscreen from time to time. It is better to enjoy the surrounding being clothed. People sensitive to sunrays must be especially cautious. Sun-resistant fabric should be their choice for desert camping and they can use sunscreen under garment. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most uncommon ways of spending holidays together with the sweetheart is arrival to France and stopping in forest, in yurta-stylized comfortable tents.

These tents are located on the camping territory; they are big and spacious, standing on wooden platforms. Everything inside is rather ordinary, but at the same time harmonious. The excellent natural furniture will give you a feeling of wildness, but will not have a negative effect on comfort conditions. The tents, stylized like yurtas, are made manually. There is a big double bed inside. Magnificent bed-clothes, fluffy towels, convenient pillows and blankets are presented too. Each tent has an own terrace where you can have a calm rest. In spite of the fact that you are on the camping territory, it is rather silently and private there to feel comfortable alone with the nature. Read the rest of this entry »

As you are camping near the sea and have a plenty of seafood products, cook Clambake, which was traditionally prepared in New England. This is the meal which was served on some important occasions so the preparation of this dish is an event in itself.  So this way you can arrange a camping feast and cook the seafood in this original way.

It is perfect for cooking on the beach, but some like it so much that arrange it at home. Clambake is about much seafood, and many cold beverages. What seafood can be the ingredients of the dish? These are potatoes, crabs, mussels, lobster, sausage, onions, ears of corn. Everything should be clean and fresh.  The corn can be cleaned by removing husk and silk. Make sure that you have a big piece of canvas tarp as you start to prepare the meal. You will need it to cover your dish. As you are in the beach you can soak the canvas in salty seawater.

Fresh seaweed is an important component of the meal. It is very important as you steam the clambake. Rockweed is the best for it, though there are other kinds of seaweed which perfectly work in the process of preparation. As you gathered the seaweed store it in the fresh sea water to have this ingredient fresh for the nice taste of the meal.  Gather round stones too. They should be of medium size.  Wet beach stones should be avoided as you gather the stones as they can explode after heating in the fire. You can bring stones from other place for it. Read the rest of this entry »

Camping in Hawaii you may come across some customs and traditions of the local people which will help you to sense clearly what Aloha spirit means. Island culture and its relaxed attitude is revealed through them in this or that way.

Aloha spirit denotes friendliness in everything and Hawaiian customs aimed at reinforcement of community sense. Luau is Hawaiian feast, a potluck guests bring with them. Some people bring desserts, others bring other dishes. Hawaiian potluck works well for camping where guests unite for a meal. Pork, banana and coconut cream pie, pine-apple dishes, piña coladas, mai tai, burger with mango toppings – made contribution to all these Hawaiian dishes bringing poi prepared of pounded taro root and eaten by hands. This is a staple Hawaiian cuisine.
When the meal is over this is regarded good manners to take home some food to help the hosts to get rid of the rest of food. That is traditional to bring present to the person who arranges luau. The present is “makana” – something that shows the generosity of such great island as Hawaii. Read the rest of this entry »

Address: Finland, 18 km from Savonlinna city, Kosola village.

It is the most northern eco-camping of the world. From year to year Finland takes one of the leading positions for ecology worldwide; therefore the nature will certainly please you with its virgin beauty. The eco-camping is located on 5 islands. Islands are situated in Saimaa system of lakes, in 1 km from the Saimaa channel. All territory is under the protection of UNESCO.

The big island with the area of about 10 hectares is called Lamposaari (translates as “a warm island”). The stone ridge with huge pines passes across island center. There are some peninsulas. Numerous traces of beavers, squirrels, hares, raccoon dogs, foxes, geese and ducks staying have been found on islands. Read the rest of this entry »

Camping is a good means of relaxation. Make a break from the boredom of urban life and find peace of mind at nature. But nobody pays attention at romance, though the camping trip has rich romance potential. We got used to think of romantic evening in the restaurant, but somehow forget that sitting near the campfire in the wilderness is no less romantic.
You can create the right atmosphere as well with the help of additional items that will contribute to romantic atmosphere as you enjoy the company of each other. Let us take candles, for instance. No matter what you will choose tiki torches or some homemade candles, the main thing that they will make your camping romantic. Put candles on a picnic table and even if meals are simple the transformation of your meal into romantic dinner is inevitable. Such constituents as wine or champagne will make it festive occasion. Compliment grilled fish prepared on fire with a fine bottle and the beverage will make the ambience especially warm. The same is referred to chocolate. It is a perfect way to make your memories especially sweet. Read the rest of this entry »

Automobile camper gives an absolute freedom to its owner in a choice of a route and rest time. It is no wonder that for a few decades mobile houses have been used everywhere: for creation of comfortable family rest, for the camping’s organization and for arrangement of tourist bases, rest houses and sanatoria.

The boom of automobile tourism has begun in Europe in the mid-sixties. It has been caused by technical progress in camper’s creation. The first automobile houses were made of simple and cheap technologies. Initially, the mobile house represented the small-sized trailer of the roundish form moving on one wheel’s pair. Read the rest of this entry »

To the West, but in the Russian style

“Silver lake” camp is one of the popular rest zones in Russia. It is situated in Ostashkovsky area of the Tver region on the bank of the Seliger Lake which cleanest water, according to a legend, contains silver, tightens wounds and cures illnesses. This rest zone is located only in 450 km from Moscow. If you want you can take place in a cottage or on the equipped platform. The administration will give you all necessary: a tent, a sleeping bag, rugs, a brazier and etc.

Being in this camping you can take part in held here festivals of an author’s song, in organized excursions to sacred springs and monasteries. You can go fishing or hire some boats/kayaks. Camping also has an athletic field.

The price for a night begins from 447 rubles. Read the rest of this entry »