The 5 most beautiful kayak routes in Europe

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Did you know there’s an International Kayaking Day? Well… neither did I, until recently.  And June 26 was that memorable day. It inspired me to put together a list of some of the most beautiful kayak routes in Europe, and this is the result: five accessible kayak routes through beautiful areas.

On the Tour de France trail (2)

op 12/07/2018

Last week I shared with you two tips for combining your camping holiday in France with catching the Tour de France. The cyclists have by now started off on the three-week race, and it’s now time for the final three tips. Where’s the best place to park your motorhome or pitch your tent for following the Tour de France in week two and three?

Camping recipe: Quirky Greens

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When I am camping, I regularly go out to eat. I am more than happy to wander along the promenade looking for that little place with plenty of food to choose from and a lovely ambience. My mouth starts watering even thinking about those tasty tapas, a freshly grilled fish, or a nice piece of meat! But that is of course not the healthiest way to eat every day (and also not great for my wallet). That is why during my holiday, I also cook outside...

On the Tour de France trail (1)

op 29/06/2018

How about combining a camping holiday with getting to see the world’s greatest cycling event? The Tour de France cyclists are once again crossing the country between 7 and 29 July, which is of course the perfect opportunity to witness it in person. If you’d like to know the best place to park your motorhome or pitch your tent, here are five camping tips for making the most of the French landscape and the Tour de France. Today, part 1 with the first two tips.

Here’s how to put your holiday checklist together!

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I’m heading off on holiday and must remember to bring…my passport, bank cards, clean underwear, toothbrush and swimming trunks. It’s pretty difficult to forget the standard things you bring on holiday – but take it a step further and it starts to get complicated. Did you pack the sun lotion? There are few things more annoying than getting to your holiday destination and realising you forgot to pack some things that you need. I’m here to help you put together your ultimate holiday checklist!

Camping, whatever the weather

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You can go camping all year round but that also means you can be confronted with a whole range of different weather conditions. Even at the sunniest destinations the weather can suddenly change and you could find yourself in the middle of heavy rainfall or a hail storm. I can still remember times at the campsite when the weather took a turn for the worse. Like the time my father and I hung on the flaps of the tent canvas to stop the wind...