Camping

An indulgent al-fresco trip in the UK – with the luxuries you're used to

There’s no better way to discover the country’s glorious countryside – but how wild will you go?

UK trips for reunions, reconnections and all-round memory-making. Edited by Rick Jordan

Climb aboard these quirky airstreams – an American style of caravan – across the country

All within two hours of London

Including the practical essentials and how to look the part too

A comprehensive, commitment-free guide to getting a taste of life on the road

Whether cycling Britain’s forest trails or hiking part of what will be the world’s longest coastal path, taking a mood-lifting wild swim or packing a picnic that supports local producers, it’s easy to find new adventures at home this summer. To help inspire you, scroll down to see extreme adventurer Aldo Kane’s top camping tips

Churches aren’t just for harvest festivals, Christmas carols or a quick peer at the stained-glass windows and Gothic architecture. A new trend known as champing ­allows you to spend the night alone – or with friends – in all sorts of religious landmarks up and down the UK

The desert sultanate offers not only year-round sun, but also a dramatic landscape filled with waves of sand, ornate mosques and age-old traditions. By Harry Pearson

Bubble hotels have burst onto the scene this year, inspiring dome-shaped restaurants, greenhouses and astronomy platforms to follow suit

A new generation of drifters are packing it all in and taking to the road. Follow the 21st-century nomads and drive into the sunset in a vintage campervan

Lifwynn Camp in the Adirondacks was built four generations ago by an American psychoanalyst mentored by Jung. Go with your own crew of pioneers to reach a higher state of consciousness

The most beautiful rivers, lakes, waterfalls and hot springs