Today I want to share with you one of the many things
you can do in Australia, of course, that thing is camping. Although in this
blog we’ve been talking a lot about how to camp, where to camp, and the many
dangers, I wanted to give you a list of reasons of why you need to forget all
that and just give an opportunity to this great way of living. You’ll thank me
later. So, these are 5 reasons to convince you to camp at least once in your
lives:
1) It's the cheapest way to travel.
For those of us who like to travel cheaply, camping is
our salvation. Staying at a camp-ground in conditions costs about $ 25 per
night per couple (it doubles in high season depending on what type of camping
you go and its geographical location, but keep in mind that a hostel is going
to double or even Triplicate as well). In the campsites there are bathrooms,
hot showers and communal kitchen; many often include swimming pool. Then there
are the campsites that are nothing, and when I say nothing is that they are
nothing more than a government-authorized land, where you can spend the night
paying 5 $ to put your store (payment is done online since there is no one
there to collect the money). The latter are often lost by national parks.
2) It is much less uncomfortable than it seems.
Some dare not sleep on the floor with more than a sleeping
bag. Me neither. I did it once and the next day I had a bent back. That's why I
carry my inflatable mattress everywhere; it's the most comfortable thing in the
world! It is super comfortable and folds up so much that it is not bigger than
a cushion. We always carry an automatic inflator so we will not be out of
breath by inflating it manually.
3) Meet local and Australian travelers.
80% (if not more) of the people staying at Backpackers
are international travelers; With which you will meet people from all over the
world. But if you want to meet Australians, camping is the best. All aussies
camp, and many are quite addicted to it. We have met and had super interesting
conversations with Australians while camping. It is the best way to meet local
people.
4) Connect more with nature.
This is one of my favorite reasons. I have traveled
extensively in Australia, and almost always camping in places I do not even
know how to describe in words. I have slept in woods where you could not even
see the sky from the leafy trees. I have spent nights in valleys in which it
seems to be day by the number of stars that illuminate the sky. I have roasted
cotton clouds on bonfires with the sound of the sea in the background. I have
seen hundreds of animals: koalas, kangaroos, possums, foxes, turtles, giant
lizards ... For me, camping are the most authentic way to know the wild side of
Australia.
5) It provides freedom.
You feel more free, without walls, in the middle of
nowhere, lost, breathing pure air, with hardly any people, with hardly any
noise, admiring your surroundings. Connected to the earth, to the trees, and to
what surrounds you. Freedom is the most adequate word to describe what the
camping is. Plus it's super fun. The 4 factors I mentioned above merge and create
an unforgettable experience; unbeatable.
So I encourage you to try it: I'm sure you'll love it.