Inspiring a love of camping, travel and the great outdoors. Advice, tips, reviews and reflections.
Liann 
So you’ve arrived at your destination, set up camp and are settling in enjoying the beautiful surroundings. And then come the questions… “what now?”, “what can I do?” or even worse, the dreaded…”I’m bored!” Here are 25 boredom-beating ideas for fun family camping activities that will appeal to children (and adults) of all ages. Fun … Read more25 simple and fun family camping activities
Mmm, marshmallows Have you ever been scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the yummy food and recipe ideas, and decided that you have to try all the things, ALL AT ONCE? Yep, me too. Looking at marshmallow ideas for future camping trips. So I announced to my family that Saturday was going to be all about marshmallows. … Read moreS’mores and more: delicious ideas with marshmallows
If you’re anything like me, you’ll know that feeling organised is key to a stress-free camping trip. When you’re planning a camping trip you’ll probably have lots of lists and notes and various bits and pieces of paperwork such as trail maps, location guides, identification charts etc. that you want to remember to take with you. … Read moreGet Organised with a Camping Binder and Folio
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and head off on your first family camping trip. Great! Here are some tips to make sure it’s a trip you’ll look back on fondly and not one you’d rather forget. While there are many great things about camping it can often be a case of trial and … Read more8 Tips For Your First Family Camping Trip
Choosing a camping stove to buy is not always straight-forward. When Jason and I were trying to decide on a camping stove we quickly realised that there are many different fuel types, stove sizes, and weight alternatives out there. So how to decide? When it comes to choosing a stove to take camping we found … Read moreHow to choose the best type of camping stove for you
Have you heard about hygge (pronounced hoo-ga)? It’s the Danish concept of cosiness and well-being that comes from slowing down, enjoying the simple things and connecting with friends, family, and nature. Meik Wiking, author of the bestselling book The Little Book of Hygge: the Danish Way to Live Well explains Hygge is about an atmosphere and … Read moreCamping : the ultimate way to hygge in summer
Do you like to barbeque (or grill, if you are in the U.S.)? We love it. Even though we now live in Scotland it’s part of our ingrained antipodean culture, which means it’s an essential part of camping for us! For barbequing at home, we have a Weber ‘Smokey Joe’ which we love. We team it … Read moreThe SAFire Grill – a great way to barbeque when camping
There are so many ways to go camping, and what is and isn’t “real camping” can spark debate amongst friends, family and campers alike. The Oxford Dictionary defines camping as: The activity of spending a holiday living in a tent. I don’t know about you, but to me, this seems like quite a narrow definition. For … Read moreWhat is “real camping” anyway?
Have you ever been on a scavenger hunt? It’s a great outdoor activity for children (and adults) of all ages. You can have a scavenger hunt when camping, hiking, walking, or even at the local park. Played with competing teams or as a single group it’s a wonderful way to fine-tune observational skills and connect with … Read moreThe Ultimate Photographic Scavenger Hunt
It’s hard to believe that this time last year we experienced our first ever camping trip in our new bell tent. We’d already been camping several times using borrowed gear, fallen in love with camping, and decided to buy our own tent. Find out more about our decision to buy a bell tent. Once our … Read moreCold, wet & windy weather camping – 5 lessons we’ve learned