Planning a camping holiday in Europe?

If you’re wondering where to go camping in Europe this year, we have for you two of the best places in Europe to go camping, along with a selection of campgrounds ideal for tenting and auto camping:

Finland

Finland has to be one of the best places in Europe to go camping for an outdoors experience as you won’t find more pristine forests anywhere in the continent than in Finland. There are hundreds of campsites throughout Finland though Koli National Park is without a doubt, one of the most pristine places to camp in Finland.

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Koli National Park is about 2 hours drive from Kuopio and it offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreational pursuits such as hiking along hilltops and canoeing on the lake. As far as camping, you can set your tent for free anywhere in the Koli NP, though there is also hotel (Sokos Hotel Koli) in the park as well as plenty of cabin rentals (see. Interesting places to visit in Finland).

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A few other camping spots in Finland worth mentioning include:

-Yyteri Camping Grounds: is located about 20 minutes drive from the city of Pori and it’s located right by the beach overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Bothnia.

- Top Camping Tykkimäki: is located in the outskirts of Kouvola and around 90 minutes drive north of Helsinki (see top 10 attractions in Helsinki). Top Camping Tykkimäki is definitely one of the most popular campsites in Finland not only because of its close distance to the capital city, but also because it’s located next door to the Tykkimäki amusement park.

Croatia

Croatia is another of the best places in Europe to go camping as Croatia boasts beautiful scenery and lovely beaches. Camping in Croatia is popular country-wide, though you’ll find that the Dalmatian Coast and the Croatia islands are some of the most popular places to camp in Croatia because of the gorgeous Adriatic Sea.

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The Island of Hvar boasts many campsites near the sea such as Camp Mina, which is located nearby the town of Jelsa and just a few yards away from the beach; and Camping Vira, which is located in a cove which is about 15 minutes drive from the town of Hvar. Camping Vira is definitely one of the most popular auto camping spots in Hvar Island as it boasts lots of amenities such as a diving school, supermarket and kids’ playgrounds.

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As far as camping in the Croatian coast, Dubrovnik and the peninsula of Pelješac are tow of the best places to camp in the Dalmatian Coast. If you want to camp in Dubrovnik, you’ll find that the nearest campsite in Dubrovnik is Camping Solitudo (it's a camp-resort), which it’s located 10 minutes drive by bus from Dubrovnik Old Town.

If large camp-resorts aren’t your thing and prefer somewhere more basic and less crowded, then the second nearest campsite from Dubrovnik is Camp Monika, which is a small auto camp with basic amenities such as laundry, toilet, drinking water, etc; but with great access to the beach.

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The beaches along the peninsula of Pelješac are popular camping spots amongst windsports enthusiasts and caravan trailers. Some of the best campsites on the peninsula of Pelješac include:

-Camp Dalmata: is located near Orebic and offers basic amenities with space for 70 campers and space for both cars and caravans.

-Camp Maestral: is located in Viganj just yards from the beach, and offers space for over 90 campers.

-Campsite Palme Kuciste: is located about 15 minutes drive from Orebic, and offers space for over 100 campers.

-Antony Boy Camp is one of the largest and most modern auto camps (over 150 campsites) in the peninsula of Pelješac.

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Summer vacation spots in Wisconsin

Janesville Wisconsin is located in the mid-section point between the borders of Illinois, Iowa and Michigan.

If you are traveling to Janesville Wisconsin for the first time, the city is home to a wealth of parks, greenbelts, lakes and open spaces where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing and picnicking.

There is really a lot of interesting things to do in Janesville Wisconsin and if you fancy exploring other nearby cities, Janesville is only a 50 minute drive from fun things to do in Madison WI.

If you’d like to explore the state of Illinois, the town of Galena and downtown Chicago attractions are only a couple of hours drive from Janesville's City Center.

Things to do in Janesville Wisconsin: Fun Activities

City Parks Activities

The city of Janesville Wisconsin is nicknamed the ‘City of Parks’. The city boast more than 50 parks, paved trails as well as open spaces offering plenty of recreational opportunities such as picnicking, canoeing and biking.

If you are planning to do canoeing, you can find a few boat launches at Kiwanis Pond and Lions Pond. However, the Janesville Parks Department only opens these between the warmer months (spring and summer).

Three of the largest parks in Janesville Wisconsin include:

* Rockport

* City of Janesville-Palmer Park

* Prairie Knoll Park

Fishing, Camping & Canoeing

If you are looking to enjoy camping, fishing and water activities in a more natural scenery, the Swenson Wet Prairie State offers miles of hiking trails and angling opportunities.

Sugar River Park also offers hiking opportunities as well as a boat ramp for launching canoes or boats.

For camping out, the popular Crazy Horse Campground is only located 20 minutes away by car from Sugar River Park.

Apart from camping, Crazy Horse Campground also offers hiking trails, canoe rentals and other camping amenities.

Cycling Tour

As mentioned earlier, the city of Janesville Wisconsin features miles of paved trails and parks where you can cycle at your leisure.

However, if you are planning on renting bikes or tour the area on bike, Wisconsin is home to the popular Brodhead-New Glarus Sugar River State Trail.

This paved trail spans 23 miles across the Sugar River and through a few prairie remnants where you can enjoy a bit of wildlife spotting.

Cheese Factory Tour

Taking a tour of a cheese factory is another of the popular things to do in Janesville Wisconsin, and it is definitely worth adding on your itinerary.

If you are planning on touring any cheese factory, most of these cheese factories are small run family businesses so it is worth calling in advance.

A couple of cheese factories that you can visit include:

* Wenger's Springbrook Cheese Inc, located near Sugar River Park (tel (815) 865-5612‎).
* Silver Lewis Cheese Factory, located near Albany (tel.(608) 938-4314‎)

Winery Tour

If you fancy sampling fine Wisconsin wine, you can add a winery tour to the list of things to do in Janesville Wisconsin.

Two of the nearest wineries to the City Center include:

* North Leaf Winery, located in the town of Milton, it’s north of the city center (around 10 minutes by car), and offers daily tastings.

* Staller Estate Vineyard, located in Delavan, it’s west of Janesville’s center and it is also a short drive by car (around 30 minutes).

Ice Skating

If you love ice skating, Janesville Wisconsin is home to the Janesville Ice Arena ice rink, which is opened all year around. It is located along Beloit Avenue (between Jeffries Park and Lions Park).

Things to do in Janesville Wisconsin: Places of Interest

Lincoln-Tallman Restorations

If you want to visit the house where President Lincoln spent a few days before he was elected president a year after, the Lincoln-Tallman Restorations is open for public viewing between October and December.

Rotary Botanical Gardens

If you love plants and flowers, the Rotary Botanical Gardens are a great place to stroll around exploring the immense variety of plant species. These gardens are located in Lions Park, adjacent Kiwanis Pond.

Milton Historic House

If you are interested in 19th century architecture, the nearby town of Milton is home to the fame Milton House, which was the first building in the USA to use grout to embed the rebars in the walls.

Things to do in Janesville Wisconsin: Shopping

The shopping scene in Janesville Wisconsin is varied and you’ll find a range of small shops and superstores such as the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

Janesville Wisconsin also has a few discount stores such as Big Lots and Dollar Tree Stores located along Milton Avenue.

For retail shopping, the Janesville Mall shopping center offers a great variety of shops and department stores.

Things to do in Janesville Wisconsin: Nightlife & Entertainment

Janesville Wisconsin is home to a myriad of pubs and bar/ clubs where you can enjoy a nice drink as well as some kind of live entertainment.

Downtown Janesville is where you will most of these bars. For instance, along N Main Street you can find bars such as the Main Street Saloon, Quotes Bar & Grill and Legends.

Things to do in Janesville Wisconsin: Events & Festivals

Southern Wisconsin AirFEST

If you are traveling to Janesville Wisconsin in late May, you can catch the popular the popular Southern Wisconsin AirFEST, which showcases jet plane acrobatics and demonstrations.

Rock County 4-H Fair

The Rock County 4-H Fair is the oldest in the USA and it is a great family-orientated event where everyone can have a good time. It happens in late July and features live entertainment, contests, and fun rides.

Tallman Arts Festival

The Tallman Arts Festival is another popular cultural event in the city and also happens in July. It features live entertainment and plenty of artistic exhibitions.


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Places to go in Ohio

The state of Ohio is bordered by Michigan in the north, Indiana in the west, Pennsylvania in the east, Kentucky and West Virginia in the South.

There are many interesting places to visit in Ohio. The state is perhaps well known for being home to the largest Amish community in the United States, a wealth of historical sites, charming shops and beautiful parks.


If you are visiting Columbus Ohio for the first time, there are a variety of fun things to do in Columbus Ohio that includes visiting the renowned Columbus zoo, touring the Statehouse and enjoying some outdoor activities.

Another reason that makes a Columbus vacation popular is that the city is within driving distance of other Ohio cities such as Dayton OH, Cleveland and Cincinnati. 

Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Outdoor Activities

One of the most popular fun things to do in Columbus Ohio where everyone can have a good time it’s to visit its many parks scattered in the area.

The central and greater Columbus area parks offer paved walking trails, kid’s playgrounds, picnicking areas and acres of land ideal for dog walkers.

Schiller Park, located in the German Village area of downtown Columbus, and the Whetstone Park of Roses, located in central Columbus are two great parks where you can enjoy a fun day out.

If you are looking to enjoy water activities and explore interesting wildlife and don’t mind a 40-minute drive to Champaign, the Darby Creeks, are good places to enjoy canoeing, spotting wildlife and fishing.

Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Cultural Attractions

One of the most popular cultural attractions in Columbus Ohio is touring the Statehouse and visiting the Statehouse Education and Visitors Center to see how and where the government business is conducted, as well as art relics and historical artifacts at the center.

Places of Interest


* The Columbus Museum of Art is home to exhibits and work collections of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American and European modern art.

* The Franklin Park Conservatory is home to a unique botanical collection exhibited in a natural environment. If you visit the Franklin Park Conservatory in the spring, they have a butterfly exhibit where you can see butterflies hatching and flying around.

Festivals

Columbus Ohio is home to a wealth of festivals to celebrate arts, music, food and history.

Three of the most popular ones include:

* The African American Heritage Festival, held in late April, is an event that brings people of all walks of life to celebrate African-American heritage.

* Hell City Tattoo Festival, held in late May, celebrates body art and the education of tattooing. The festival is also popular as many people come to the festival to be tattooed by the world’s best artists.

* Park Street Festival, held in the first week of June, is one of the most popular festivals and fun things to do in Columbus Ohio in the summer. The festival is home to plenty of entertainment, fun for the family, live music and games.

Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Nightlife

The city of Columbus Ohio is home to a mixed nightlife to suit everyone and ranges from bars to theaters.

For instance, the Ohio Theater, located nearby the Statehouse, is a great place for a lovely night out where you can enjoy anything from classical music to hot concerts.

Another popular place is Easton Town Center, which is a multi complex, home to live theater, comedy shows and regularly scheduled open-air concert events and festivals.

Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Shopping

Columbus Ohio is home to charming boutiques and department stores where you can enjoy a fun day out shopping.

* Easton Town Center is not only a great place to enjoy a night out but it is also, one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city of Columbus.

* Short North neighborhood and the German Village in downtown Columbus are home to quaint boutiques and trendy shopping stores.

Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Fun Attractions

If you are traveling to the city in the summer months, one of the most popular fun things to do in Columbus Ohio outdoors is to visit a water park such as Zoombezi Bay Water park and Fort Rapids Water Park.

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Planning to set around the world backpacking? Below, we have put together the basics to backpacking light and a list of essential items you may need during your trip.

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Key basics

* Be flexible in terms of where you’ll be staying for the night and where you’ll be eating.

* Set a budget and stick to it. This means, buying from street markets as much as possible and eating where locals do.

* Travel light and keep your backpack light (between a 35 and a 45 litre pack) as traveling light allows freedom of movement, especially when you are traveling in crowded places.

* When packing your essentials keep in mind you can always purchase most of these items during your backpacking trip.

List of clothing essentials

It is important to pack comfortable, breathable and quick drying clothing. For instance, moisture wicking type fabric does a better job of wicking moisture than traditional cotton.

The following list of essentials is intended to achieve a light backpack:


* Pack three to four moisture wicking type t-shirts and make sure you include a smart shirt and a long sleeved top.

* Pack at least a full zip fleece jacket for extra warmth and a light rain jacket.

* Pack a couple of comfortable trousers such as cotton ones rather than jeans as cotton washes and dries quicker than jean material.

* If you’re a female backpacker, when traveling in places such as Asia it is important to remember religious sensibilities. Therefore, it is advisable to pack long skirts and a sarong when visiting sacred areas such as the Hindu temples in Bali.

* Pack a couple of items of swimwear and be aware of local customs and sensibilities when bathing on touristy beaches.

* Pack a few items of synthetic-type underwear and a few pairs of socks (including water-proof socks), as small items such as socks and underwear can be washed when needed.

* Pack a set of sandals, a breathable-type pair of trainers with anti-bacterial shoe liners, and a set of flip-flops.

* Pack head gear such as a baseball hat and a bandanna.

* Pack a plastic cutlery set that include plates, forks and so on.

First Aid and Toiletries

A first aid kit and a toiletries bag are perhaps two of the most important essentials to pack as some of these items might be hard to get hold of abroad:

First aid kit

Lip balm/Antiseptic cream
Cold and flu tablets
Plasters
Condoms
Mosquito repellent
Diarrhea and pain killer tablets
A mini-sewing kit

Toiletries

Shampoo
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Antiperspirant
Sun block and tweezers
Female hygiene product
Nail clippers

Tip

* Hard-wearing backpacking clothing is more expensive to buy, but if you’re serious about backpacking around the world, investing in backpacking clothing such as moisture wicking type is worth the expense.

* If you are taking prescribed medication with you, it is important to carry a doctor’s note as proof.

* Don’t flash around valuable objects such as phones and cameras, and always be discreet when using them.

* Make sure your passport is not about to expire and that you have enough time left on it when setting up for backpacking around the world.

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