Depending on where you live in the world, the call of great outdoors can really pull you in! But what if you’re not the rugged type, can you still get out there and not instantly turn around and run home? Well them Glamping might be fore you!
What is Glamping, in a nutshell glamping is glamorous camping, with many luxuries included that might just turn even the most devout city slicker into an occasional tree hugger or at least add more nature selfies to your social feed.
Where Does Glamping Take Place?
Although it may be up for debate for some, if you truly want to say you went Glamping the location has to be in nature with a considerable travel distance from a major city. When we say nature we mean nature, natural God made scenery, mother nature level settings… The location should include trees, grass, a body of water and or mountains, if your location includes any of those elements not man made, then you’ve found yourself a primo glamping site!
Where Do You Sleep While Glamping?
Glamping structures can vary, RV’s, Cabins, Domes, Tipt or Tepee,A-Frame buildings, even tents, with or near flushing toilets and showers! Even though tents may seem like a scary setting for the unseasoned Glampers, please know that Glamping tents are a REAL thing, spacious, with standing room, where floors are soft, some tents have rooms, heaters even air conditioners if needed. Glamping beds made these days, are just as luxurious as high end hotel beds, mixed with a beautiful natural setting you might even decide to extend your trip!
How Long Do you Have to Be in Nature to Officially Say you went Glamping?
As scary as the great outdoors may seem, you have to sleep over night to really confidently say you went Glamping, a stop over or hanging out for a few hours at a campsite does not solidly mean you went glamping, it’s really just a nature visit!
What do you eat while Glamping?
Gone are the days of huddling around a fire eating canned beans and burnt marshmallows, unless that’s your preference? Glamping cuisine has really stepped up it’s game, many companies have delicious prepared meals, even some dehydrated bagged meals will have you doing a double take. Many companies have come out with great, easy to prepare meal solutions to ensure your Glamping trip is as delicious as it is scenic! Also the inter-webs are filled with great meals you can make in advance yourself before heading out on your adventure!
What to Do When Glamping?
I know many non nature lovers have the notion, how long can you stare at trees and mountains and not pass out from boredom? Well many Glamping sites are equipped with great nature trails, fun activities like movie nights with big projectors, many Glamping sites are equipped with wifi and sometimes even a sauna or spa! Sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories, or even getting deep and pondering life, breathing in fresh air, escaping noise pollution and filling your ears with relaxing beautiful sounds of birds chirping and wind rustling leaves. Your new found relaxation, will probably get you getting back into board games, chatting face to face with friends, or even just getting comfortable with sitting quietly with your thoughts!
What Do Glampers wear?
The overall outfit theme is COMFORTABLE! Glamping outfits are a great time to bust out your oversized, fluffy, fuzzy wardrobe pieces! Over sized sweaters, sldes, flats, tights, joggers, yoga pants, pretty much anything you’d love to sleep in would make great Glamping wear!
Reasons to Go Glamping:
Besides, filling your lungs with fresh, clean air, escaping hustle and bustle of everyday is prime reason to get to Glamping! Being in a relaxing environment, in nature has a wonderful effect on your mental and physical well being! Glamping gives you all that wonderful nature escape experience without have to get dirt up your nails and eaten by bugs!
Try planning a short Glamping getaway you might just fall in love with the experience!
