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Finland camping, to admire the “ruska” (and more) in the most beautiful national parks

Elena Bittante 17 October 2024

An autumn vacation to Finland is a great idea. Don’t be intimidated by the temperatures: the air is getting crisp but the harsh winter is yet to come. This is the ideal time to spend a stay in Finland’s warm and cozy open-air facilities, equipped for every season. Many campgrounds

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Loire Valley: autumn outdoors, among castles, vineyards and bike paths

Elena Bittante 26 September 2024

As the early cold weather begins to tease, warm colors gild the landscapes and a toast warms the atmosphere. A glass of Chinon, “S’il vous plaît,” before heading out to discover some magnificent châteaux mirrored along the flow of the Loire River. This French region, only an hour from Paris, is a UNESCO World Heritage […]

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Istria, among hills, sea and good food

Elena Bittante 26 September 2024

Istria is a much-loved destination for Italians, especially the Venetians and Friulians, “facing” across the same sea. Framed by the Julian and Dinaric Alps, and overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner, the Istrian peninsula is geographically a natural appendage of the Italian peninsula. The historical-architectural legacy also

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Sweden, a dream for every eco-tourist

Elena Bittante 20 September 2024

Sweden is a draw for eco-tourists and open-air vacationers. The relationship locals have with nature is almost a symbiosis, and its protection a custom. The green soul of this country transcends urban borders by carving out its spaces even in the beautiful capital Stockholm, considered one of the greenest cities in Europe, so much so […]

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Lofoten Islands, the Eden of the Arctic Circle

Elena Bittante 6 September 2024

68°14′00″N, 14°34′00″E, polar coordinates for latitude but especially for our Mediterranean custom, yet the Lofoten archipelago, located northwest of the Norwegian coast, is characterized by a mild climate. Le islands that make it up are a mountain range formed over three billion years ago, whose wild peaks emerge from the waters of the Norwegian Sea, […]

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Sustainable Formentera: “no camping,” yes to bungalows

Elena Bittante 25 July 2024

“No camping” in the smallest of the Balearic Islands. The reason is simple: to protect the environment. Almost a paradox considering that open-air tourism is among the most virtuous and least impactful ways to stay. Nevertheless, camping is not allowed in Formentera because of the small size of the island, and the stringent rules that […]

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European camping: Netherlands ranks second in number of campsites per capita in the EU

Mondo Camping 19 July 2024

In the Netherlands, you know, the clouds run fast. Even in summer, when the sun seems to gild the verdant landscapes, here comes the rain, cool and invigorating. Whatever the weather, the Dutch love to live outdoors, so it is no coincidence that their love of camping is recognized around the world, so much so […]

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Finland: forests, lakes, saunas and beautiful campsites

Elena Bittante 11 July 2024

Greenest in summer, whitest in winter, Finland is a marvelous land in symbiosis with its natural environment:70 percent is covered with forests among which meander rivers and space many freshwater reservoirs. A country with the beauty of 41 national parks, and again, thousands of islands and islets such as the beautiful Åland Archipelago to the […]

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Cornwall and the Jurassic Coast: camping along the coast of fossils and King Arthur

Elena Bittante 4 July 2024

There is something idyllic about Cornwall; it must be the fairy-tale landscapes that frame the sites of King Arthur. According to legend, he was born in Tintagel Castle, but the Valley of Avalon also speaks of his exploits, while in the waters of Lake Loe, the mythical sword Excalibur is rumored to be found. This […]

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Bordeaux, between good wine, camping and nature

Elena Bittante 24 June 2024

France’s sixth largest city is an invitation to bien vivre. A toast in Bordeaux is not just joy to share but tradition made into art, capable of driving one of the most thriving sectors of the French economy. In vino veritas: the city is the queen of French oenology, an established and world-famous reality. But […]