The term camping literally means "a stop or a stay for tourists outdoors, under tents or other mobile accommodation". It derives from the verb "Camping", whose etymology refers to the word " field ", understood in its origin as a military meaning.
Today the meaning has assumed broader shades of meaning, in fact the campsite has terms such as "tent, camp, caravan, camper, scouting" and so on.
1. You can move around easily
Apart from lemmas and meanings, camping is a form of rest that we could define as semi-permanent, which gives the traveler, tourist and visitor the opportunity to stop and stop more or less freely in certain places, be they cities, villages mountain, sea, lake or more.
Without a doubt, the first point in favor of camping travel is the fact that, like a tortoise, the traveler always carries his little house with him, be it a small tent or the most equipped of campers.
2. It is perfect for nature lovers
Second point, camping travel is a sustainable journey from the point of view of respect for nature and the environment, especially if you decide to proceed with your own feet or by bicycle.
Great truth, with the campsite you can really choose any means: boat, train, car, plane, camper. It takes patience, sure, maybe you have to change two trains, a bus and a bus before arriving at the chosen campsite, or walk a few more kilometers in the case of choosing the right spot for free camping, but maybe that's not the beauty too of the real journey?
Surely those who love nature and a close contact with it, love this form of tourism, it follows that this is not really within everyone's reach, indeed, often only of a selected niche of travelers.
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3. Camping is cheap
Another obvious point, the third, is the economy of the campsite . Clearly, here too we have to make a triage, an initial choice, because there are also campsites that can cost more than a hotel.
But with a minimum of attention, information search, targeted readings, you will find really cheap places. Furthermore, the equipment is also: it is not necessary to start with a castle of curtains and designer tableware, the watchword is simplicity . Of course, if you choose low-temperature destinations, you need to think about a minimum investment for the sleeping bag.
If you have the possibility or if you want to buy or rent a camper or a caravan, or choose to stay in a bungalow, given that many equipped campsites offer it, you need to take into account an advance for the preparation of the trip and a few reservations a little less economic.
4. You can admire fabulous views
Sometimes you can camp where you want, or practice free camping, but unfortunately in Italy there is no general law that regulates it, there are only rules to follow in every single region, park, area.
Camping and welcome points are often found in delightful places, in the midst of nature, away from traffic and city lights, under the stars, on a hill, very close to the sea or on the shores of the lake.
The best campsites are those that offer an aggregation point to stay together in the evening and rent bicycles to move more easily; they have clean and well organized bathrooms, with the possibility of making hot showers. Often, and here Italy is at fault: campsites that offer good value for money and organization are located abroad.
5. Friendships and sharing
Camping is also a way of socializing with people, but not only. Often animals are allowed in the camps, so it will not be difficult to find reception points that welcome four-legged friends.
If you plan to travel alone or in the company of your pet, here you can share great stories and tales with whom you meet on the street, who is traveling like you.
The campground is also nice for children, who find it an adventurous and exciting experience, even if you sleep out just one night!
Moreover , beautiful friendships are made between people of all ages who can share stories, experiences, solutions and who have in common the idea of a journey characterized by respect for people and places.
6. Sense of relaxation, freedom and ... romance!
The freedom of traveling without any constraints, that's what the campsite still offers. With the knowledge that a strong wind, a thunderstorm or some strange noise that you hear beyond the thin thickness of plastic that separates you from the outside world is part of the game and it is all an emotion: are you not a free spirit?
So be ready to lose hours of sleep, having to fix pegs that jump or having to run to a more sheltered place, if and when you can. But camping is also synonymous with relaxation, daytime rest, support for one's biological clock, which often blends with the rhythms of nature, peace and tranquility.
Even here, avoid large campsites with swimming pools and soccer fields if you don't want to be near screaming families that grill as if there were no tomorrow and stay as if they were the only ones.
Also consider the fact that the campsite then in a certain way can be very romantic, transports you to a fantastic and unique elsewhere that only you (and maybe your loved one) have the privilege of contemplating!
Finally, remember the motto of the true camper is " Don't take anything that is not a photograph, don't leave anything that is not an imprint " .
