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New caravan generation

New trendier designs are attracting a younger crowd into the caravan market.

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Caravan sales went through the roof last year when the UK became the biggest caravan producer in Europe.…

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Gas barbecues

We all love barbecues. But what’s best, gas or charcoal?

Gas barbecues are more eco-friendly than charcoal — they are more energy-efficient and release less pollution. Gas won’t give a funny flavour to your food like charcoal briquettes. Gas barbecues are not all expensive, and some are small enough to be taken on camping trips. Here’s where to find some online.…

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Uganda eco-retreat

Bushara is no ordinary holiday destination. This island on lake Bunyonyi in Uganda was turned into a sustainable eco-tourism facility in the late 90’s by the Ugandan NGO The Lake Bunyonyi Development Company (LBCD).

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The lake is one of the rare swimmable lakes in Africa and the area is teeming with wildlife – it’s not too far from the mountains, where you can spot gorillas.…

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UK Camper van and motor-home rental

Camper vans and Motor-homes combine fun and freedom. Going to a festival, or just a nice cheap family holiday? Want to wake up to the sound of the lark, not the sound of the landlady’s vacuum cleaner? Here’s where to find camper vans rentals and motor-homes for hire online.

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4WD rental in the UK

Want to explore the British countryside? Go off the beaten track with a four-wheel drive, but drive responsibly. There are all sorts of high-sided four-wheel drives as well as Jeeps and Land-Rovers, but if that makes you feel like a poser, there are also some that look like ordinary cars. Here are the best 4×4 car rental places online.

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Australian Haven

Yerranderie is an ancient silver mining town turned into a peaceful off-grid retreat, at the heart of the Blue Mountains National Park in Australia. You can rent a room in one of the wooden houses or set your tent, relax and explore the area.

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A lodge at Yerranderie…

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Camping Water Filters

No matter how beautiful and unspoilt the scenery, how clear and pure it might seem, water taken from streams or springs can contain bacteria our stomachs can’t stand. These portable water purifiers let you drink water wherever you are, without getting sick.

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Pocket Water Filter…

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Off-grid Holiday Farm

Even if you can’t live off-grid you can still unplug and go on holiday on an off-grid farm. Get the nitty-gritty off the grid experience, from relying on a solar power setup to tending a vegetable garden.

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Hi-tech Tents

New technology and new materials are making pop up tents lighter, stronger and easier to set up. Here’s an overview of the best expedition tents.…

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Please Make This!

If any manufacturers are reading this here are three products we would order if they existed. All are winners of 2004 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).…

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