Should I bring a tent if I plan to spend only 6 weeks in
Europe, or will this just be a pain in the ass? Is there
usually good company at the camp sites?
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The camp sites are usually quite far out of the cities and a
hassle to get to if you are on public transport. But then if
you're not terribly interested in the cities and would rather
see the countryside, then it would be a good idea to bring it.
It all depends on your itinerary. But if you are just doing the
normal European thing, it really is more convenient to stay
in hostels and pensions.
I think camping is a great budget way to go especially if
you have your own wheels or lots of time. The above comment
is on target, however, camp sites in Europe can be rather
urban at times..unlike the US. Generally, unless you plan
to camp at least 80% or more of the time, I would leave the
tent at home. In short, all or none. Do not bring a tent
just in case or it will be a pain in the you know what.
Mike at www.footloosetravel.com
Better safe then sorrt, bring a small, small, easy to carry
tent (they do exist) and if you do want to camp one daring
night then you can, its just better to have that option.
Better safe then sorry, bring a small, small, easy to carry
tent (they do exist) and if you do want to camp one daring
night then you can, its just better to have that option.
My girlfriend and I camped accross Europe last summer and
had a blast. You end up saving bags of money and seeing
more of the countryside. Most campsites are a little out of
the cities and thus you have to be prepared to bus or walk
into the city centre - but we found that this was a bonus.
If you are cooking for yourself on a stove - make sure you
bring enough fuel. In some countires we found that we
couldn't get the exact fuel we needed for our Triangia
Stove.
Happy trails
I have travelled extensively in europe and have frequently
slept in my tent. I would purchase a small tent, in France,
and use it as much as possible. Good social life in the
camp sites and the tent will soon pay for itself, I found
that in many european citys their were camp sites near to
the railway stations just outside town, ie in Piza, the
local station 3 minite by train from the main station is
near to a by a great campsite. I have just purchased a 8
person tent in France for ú70.00, I now travel by car with
the family, and the equivilant tent in the UK is ú300.
iAN