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The Difference Between Camping and Glamping

Well a word that most people, who don’t travel, are not familiar with is Glamping! Glamping is camping in glam, with all luxuries and comfort while enjoying the rudeness of camping. As we know camping is a retreat to nature and all its amazing entities. With the dependency on technology and putting your comfort first, there has been a huge demand in glamping as a retreat option. Camping may come second nature to those of us who grew up playing in the outdoors, but for those travelers in need of modern amenities while spending time outside, glamping is an emerging trend.

Well, there might be some similarities and difference between camping and glamping. Let’s know more about them in details.

The Pros and Cons of Camping

There are definitely a number of pros and cons that accompany any family holiday, but considering camping holidays are popular with families, we thought it only appropriate to do up the list when it comes to back to nature holidays. Camping is one way to bond with your family members. Because there are no TV, internet or street life to interrupt, your source of entertainment is among yourselves. Finally, you get to talk to your parents, play simple games or help each other out. You would also see where your strength lies when you need them the most. You discover who is the most resourceful, creative, tolerant and strong. Who possess leadership skills and who is a great team player. You also learn to develop basic skills instead of relying on machines or gadgets. Remember how we used to cook rice over a stove before? Nowadays, you cannot even live without a rice cooker. Camping is fun and exciting. There are so many opportunities to discover one’s strength and to develop their skills. They say that after camping, you come home as a totally better and different person.

Pros:

1. It’s cheap and cheerful.

2. Being back to nature and not feeling tied to technology.

3. Being woken up by the sun and heading to bed as soon it gets dark – the perfect way to reset your body clock.

4. Having a BBQ for breakfast.

5. Watching the kids play outside all day without ever once asking for their iPad or your phone – usually because the battery flats but at least they’re not looking for it!

Cons:

1. Sleeping in a tent as the rain pelts down outside.

2. Being eaten alive by bugs – but at least that means the weather is good.

3. Having to share a shower with the other campers.

4. Bringing the kids to the toilet at 3am when it’s pitch dark outside!

5. Setting up the tent with an overly enthusiastic five-year-old.

What is Glamping?

Glamping,” short for glamorous camping, has become a mainstay of outdoor recreation over the past decade. If your essentials list contains things such as a real mattress, running water or an actual toilet, you can still find numerous options that bridge the gap between traditional camping and the comforts of home. Here are some examples of such opportunities:

WiFi

For starters, cell service is a great place to begin. If your campsite offers Wi-Fi and your cell phone works properly, consider yourself a glamper. Sure, there’s certain sweet spots you can find at any campground that offer limited service to call a friend, check emails or even post to Instagram, but consistent cell service is definitely considered a glamping perk.

Sleeping Arrangements

Glamping, you’re still enjoying all that nature has to offer, but you don’t necessarily want to part with that cozy, homey vibe. So, instead, glampers can find themselves at home in an RV, trailer, cabin or even hotel/motel.

Cooking

Cooking has its similarities – like marshmallows, for example. Whether you’re around a campfire, portable grill or even a microwave, who doesn’t enjoy a good s’more? But glampers have the luxury of still enjoying home cooked meals. Come dinner time, glampers can preheat their oven and turn on the stove to prepare their meals. Campers on the other hand keep it simple and the first order of business is starting up a fire, as this will serve as a makeshift stove, oven and microwave.

Shelter

Wildlife neighbors are also something you need to take into consideration. Glampers might have a better chance of staying safe from unwanted furry friends than the traditional camper. Tents do not provide as much protection from nosy neighbors the same way an RV, trailer or cabin would. Being locked away in a tight and structured environment is a perk that glamping offers to stay safe of wildlife critters.

Some may consider glamping an upgrade in rest and recreation, while others still prefer the ruggedness of camping. This new type of travel undeniably captures any potential “negatives” of camping life and pivots a high level of service that can focus on the complete comfort of its guests.

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