Esther Kilgour

The Travelling Camper Many people find in their early twenties that they have an itch to travel. During an overseas experience it can be beneficial to camp as you travel. These are some of the benefits you can consider: Having affordable accomodation Carrying you tent around with you means you have a sure fire way of housing yourself without worrying about finding accommodation. It will save you money and provide you with a unique experience, you won’t be one of the many backpackers swamping hostels… Staying in places off the beaten track This speaks for itself, camping and travelling allows you to be more mobile, find hidden spots and uncover places that are not on the standard backpacker trail. Being at one with nature Wake to the sound of bird chirping, and an outlook towards snow capped mountains. Camping and travelling means you can wake to the sights, sounds and smells of nature. So when you are planning your big OE consider packing your tent or joining Facebook backpacker pages and meeting up with other like minded camping travellers. This is definitely a popular option for travellers in countries like New Zealand and Australia.