[Jo]

We go camping at least 3 times a year. We've toured Sicily on a scooter with a tent on the back and have been round most of Italy and Croatia and France in a tent.
Also camped in Mongolia, but that's cos they all live in tents there.

Camping is GREAT. You're really in touch with nature and it's so relaxing. After a camping holiday I always feel much more reposed than if I'd been in a hotel.

In Britain, obviously the weather needs to be good to enjoy it, but you can hit lucky.

Camping gives you the opportunity to see places you otherwise might not be able to afford to see (at least that was certainly my case as a student, we always camped, wouldn't have been able to go on hols otherwise).

Also, campsites always seem to be in better spots than hotels - often right on the beach or lakeside.

Check out the internet for good campsites around the world.
If you fancy camping in Europe but don't want to haul all the stuff over on the plane and don't fancy driving, you can contact Eurocamp. they have all the equipment - tent and everything already on-site, you just have to turn up.

For camping in the UK, check out Maggiolina.it - they are tents that open on top of your car, dryer and warmer and more comfy - but they are more expensive than normal tents of course.

Let me know if you need more info - I'M A BIG CAMPING FAN!!