Van Camping in New Zealand

A camper van rental in New Zealand will let you discover one of the most exciting and picturesque countries in the world, driving around at your own pace in the freedom and comfort of a camper van rental of your choice.

The North and the South Island known as New Zealand, are the two main islands situated in the South Pacific ocean. There is also a third and much smaller island, called the Stewart Island, located on the southern tip of the South Island.

Do to it's geographical position, New Zealand offers a unique landscape of unparalleled beauty in a large variety of landforms. Sandy beaches, mountain snow tops, active volcanoes, lush rainforests, glaciers and fiords form this rather small piece of land into a miniature world.

Yes, just about everything you can possibly think of is here. And a camper van rental in New Zealand will let you discover it all. With a size of about an average European country, only about 4 million multi-cultural inhabitants and lots of sheep, a campervan hire in New Zealand will allow you to fully enjoy the freedom, adventure and pure relaxation this magnificent country has to offer.

Photo from Nic Calamvokis

Van Camping in France

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The rich culture and history, geographical diversity and the world wide famous French cuisine from the modest comfort of your camper van conversion...a smart, maneuverable and fuel-efficient vehicle. A camper van hire can take you to an unforgettable adventure.

The cosmopolitan Paris will spoil you with it's bustling lifestyle, the warm Mediterranean coast and Provence will soak you up in the scent of lavender fields, the wild Atlantic coast will charm you with small medieval towns and the coast of Normandy in the north part and the tallest European sand dunes in the south such as the Dune de Pyla.

You can hike and bike or even rent a boat on the 240km(150mi) long Canal du Midi, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Mediterranean Sea, tour around the 270km(170mi) of the Loire Valley, also known as the garden of France or enjoy the modern skiing resorts in the French Alps.

And don't forget the beautiful island of Corsica, the last home of the famous French emperor Napoleon. This is merely mentioning just a few of the things worth seeing in France.

You can easily spend months or maybe even years discovering and slowly enjoying everything this great country has to offer. An excellent road network, top quality wine served just about around every corner, enticing scents from local perfumeries and all the culinary superlatives are just the icing on the cake!

And if you have time to spare, Spain is close enough and Italy is not that far away. And other European countries are close by, so...

Van Camping Options France offers a variety of options for van camping. There are well over 10,000 camp sites to suit all budgets and different lifestyles such as naturists and nudists, thousands of camper stops called "Aires de Service" and the France Passion guide offering overnight stays at agricultural farms.

A camper van hire in France such as Nomadvans can take you to most parts of this marvelous country in a hassle-free camper van conversion. It's a drive when you feel like it, and park it (almost) where you want kind of an adventure.

Just remember to clean up the spot you stayed at for others to enjoy and to keep mother earth healthy! That's not really hard to do, is it?

Discover Italy From the Comfort of Your Own Camper Van

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Camping in Italy is a a fantastic way to discover this historically rich country. Good weather, excellent historical sites and some of the best food in the world will keep you busy most of the time.

Italy is covered with more then 2500 camping sites around the country and if you plan on touring with your camper van you have more than a 1000 camper stops or Area di Sosta at your disposal. Italy is also the only country that allows camping trailers or caravans to use camper stops.

There is so much to see in Italy, so just deciding where to go can be exhausting. Italy is not only Rome, Venice and Tuscany therefore camping in Italy will let you reach most of the not so popular corners of this charming country.

Camping In Italy -
The North Part

To start right from the top, let me take you to the stunning Dolomite mountain range up in northern Italy. Most of the camping sites in this region are open all year round do to the skiing season. The Dolomite mountains offer all types of activities...the best European ski slopes in the winter and hiking or trekking when the snow is gone. Are you a bicycle enthusiast and want to tackle some mountain passes the guys from the "Giro d'Italia do? Go for it! Top that up with some great Italian mountain food...you can stay here for weeks.

If you love the nature and wide open spaces, the Dolomite mountains are more then worth the trouble. These breathtaking mountains is where I begun camping in Italy. Those were the years I spent on my motorcycle and living pretty much close to these Alpine pearls, I took every advantage of this heaven on earth for a great ride on those mountain passes.

Once you step down from the mountains, there are many wonderful lakes to discover. From the lago Maggiore where you can try to have a cup of coffee with George Clooney at his villa and all the way to the east where you will find the less crowded and much smaller lago Rabuiese on the border with Slovenia. Another place where you can enjoy and relax yourself in a peaceful and less populated environment.

Camping in Italy of course goes down to the south as well. I'm just so emotionally attached to this Alpine part of the world, that I somehow got lost a bit writing this page.

The Veneto region will charm you with some of most scenic and historically important cities and picturesque towns and villages, including Venice and Verona. And you can head to the west if you want a romantic adventure on Lake Garda. Tuscany with Florence and Pisa is one of the top Italian tourist attractions.
Therefore it will be packed with tourists from all over the world from late spring time to early autumn. So don't be surprised if you find the Tuscan beaches and camping sites full of people at this period.

Read about camping in the south of Italy and in the Italian islands: http://www.camper-van-fun.com/camping-in-italy.html

Camping - The Best Foods to Pack For a Long Camping Trip

By Sophia Rodriguez

If you are going camping and are looking for the best foods to pack for a long camping trip, read on...

Although this question seems straight forward, there are many possible answers to what are the best foods for a long camping trip. The answer will depend on many factors.

Are you backpacking, car camping or traveling in a camper van or RV? Do you eat meat or are you vegetarian? Will you eat just about anything as long as it tastes good or do you like to eat mostly healthy foods with a few treats in between?

Since I am a vegetarian who likes to eat healthy foods, my answers will reflect this way of eating. I will discuss the best foods for a long backpacking trip as well as foods you can bring on a long trip across country in a camper van or RV.

The Best Foods For A Long Backpacking Trip For a long backpacking trip, you will need food that gives you lots of energy and that keeps well. If you know what types of plants are edible close to your campsite, all the better since you will be getting fresh food that will spice up your camping trip.

Here are some examples of what you could take with you:
1) dried fruit such as cherries, pineapple, mango and apple
2) banana or plantain chips
3) a variety of protein bars such as Vega, Luna or Clif
4) trail mix
5) soy nuts
6) a variety of nuts
7) granola and dried soy mylk
8) foil packed meals such as Indian food that can be warmed in hot water
9) quick cooking pasta and vacuum packed flavored tofu with seasoning
10) tofu jerky

The Best Foods For A Long RV or Camper Van Trip

Depending on how much space you have and your preferences will dictate how many or how few of the following items you can bring. The idea is to inspire you to make a list of possible meals based on the items you bring so here we go...
Non -perishable Items
1) Flour,sugar & baking powder (to make biscuits, pancakes,pizza dough, bannock,etc...)
2) Granola or other dried cereals
3) Peanut butter and /or almond butter
4) Powdered milk
5) Dried pasta
6) Quick cooking rice
7) Spices, condiments and flavorings
8) Canned soups and chili
9) Canned beans
10) Canned pasta sauce & gravy
11) Trail mix, nuts, seeds & dried fruit
12) Popcorn and marshmallows
13) Cooking and salad oil
14) Airtight packed silken tofu
15) Syrup or honey

Perishable foods
1) Eggs
2) Cheese
3) Veggie meats
4) Breads
5) Dairy or soy milk
6) Fruits & vegetables

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