Camping holidays
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Designer dens: Danish island shelters perfect for outdoor breaksA new network of architect-designed shelters from £3 a night is the perfect springboard for an idyllic kayaking, cycling and walking trip around the islands of Denmark’s South Funen archipelago
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Glastonbury campers canvassed: ‘What’s the most European thing in your tent?’This year people woke up in a field to find themselves set adrift from the EU. It was hard to talk about anything else ...
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Summer camp with an open bar: retreats for stressed-out adults are big businessIt’s not just for kids anymore: summer camps tailored for adults looking to relive some of their childhood have become a million-dollar industry in the US
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Above the streets, beneath the stars: why you should try urban rooftop campingUrban landscapes may have different sights and sounds than traditional ‘wilderness’ camping, but still can provide an unparalleled intimacy with nature
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Kibbo Kift, a youth movement for all ages - archive30 May 1923: Membership recognises no artificial distinctions of age, sex, class or race; it lays great stress on handicraft; and, thirdly, it insists on a real belief in world peace and brotherhood
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10 of the best camping holidays with activities on siteActing, rafting, hiking cooking … those who like to be busy all day will love a stay at these campsites with activities on tap
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Bring beer, milk and halloumi: how to eat well at a festivalA festival-goer cannot survive on cider alone. You may not want to knock up a risotto between bands, but you should still bring a few essentials
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Five of the best websites for family camping in FranceThere are hundreds of campsites across France so how do you choose one that’s right for your family? These small chains offer some of the best in the country – in fantastic locations with waterparks, an array of on-site activities and even spas
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Wild Wednesday? Try an after-work adventureEscaping everyday life needn’t wait for the weekend – cycle out to the countryside and return to your desk next morning
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Shiny happy campers: an Airstream stay near Venice1950s Americana isn’t something you associate with Venice, but a new Airstream park across the lagoon is an ideal base. Plus more Airstreams in western Europe
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Starry Skies festival: go wild in the countryKids get the run of the Welsh Borders countryside at this small friendly festival, but there are plenty of activities, too, if they tire of all that unaccustomed freedom. Plus five more kids’ festivals
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The wild west of my dreams: California’s Sequoia national forestA little-visited peak above the San Joaquin valley feels like ‘my mountain’, says novelist TC Boyle
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Back to beautiful basics at Sunburnt Beach, New South WalesThis campsite south of Sydney has no power and no showers – but its secluded and pristine location more than makes up for the lack of facilities
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‘Our best ever family decision: quitting school and jobs, and taking to the road’The Meek family swapped mortgage, work and school for a year of adventures around the UK – their home: a caravan, their classroom: the great outdoors
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Canada unplugged: away from it all on Galiano Island