Well, maybe crossing the Alps by bike is not one of those remarkable deed all the world should know. I mean, thousands of people do a similar trip every year. Thousands. They grab their bike, plan their route, they can choose to go there alone or in groups, with some friends or colleagues. While you’re crossing the highest mountains of Europe, you probably will not bump into fierce bears and hostile wolves. In all probability, you will not meet a savage wilderness or lose yourself in an uncharted territory. But, in the end, what makes an experience really worth?

What to pack for your camping trip (the basics):● Camp box – a big camping tip is to create a separate camp storage box. Have this packed with your utensils, matches, torches, spare batteries, suncream, toilet paper, insect spray, spare pegs, tomato sauce, coffee, tea bags, cling film, foil, long life food stuff, spices, oil etc etc etc. Then all you need to do is throw it in the car and chuck in the sleeping bags, tent and beds and you’re almost ready. Stop at a farm shop on the way and you have your dinner. If you take out the hassle and the hours of preparation, you will camp more often.● Camp chairs – more important than the tent....