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Camping health benefits
• Picos de Europa Parque Nacional
Located in the north of Spain, the Picos de Europa National Park is a mustvisit destination for nature lovers. The park is home to some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in Spain, with peaks reaching over 2,000 metres.
Alpincamper
THE Opel Vivaro has mainly been known as an allrounder for businesses seeking a light commercial vehicle that is as flexible as it is efficient. But the Vivaro can do much more, as an ‘Alpincamper’, it is now a practical, comfortable campervan.
The specialists from the Bavarian town of Lenggries, which sits almost directly on the GermanAustrian border, are converting the bestselling Opel commercial vehicle into an extensively equipped motorhome, available in two variants.
The Alpincamper Vivaro 2 offers plenty of space for up to two people while the Alpincamper Vivaro 4 can accommodate up to four people.
The Opel Vivaro comes with a wide range of features as standard such as air conditioning, a multimedia system including digital radio reception and numerous assistance systems, cruise control and speed limiter as well as Rear Park Pilot, which makes manoeuvring much easier..
ARE you planning your next trip, trying to convince a loved one to go camping with you, or looking for a new adventure? Whatever the reason let me give you the lowdown on why camping is good for your health.
Spending time in nature is good for you. Scientists believe that our brains respond positively to nature and natural views as it is a natural mood booster. Surrounding yourself in nature combined with exercise, whether it be a stroll around the area or a more intensive hike, will improve heart health, making for a faster metabolism and more resilient joints and muscles.
If that is not enough camping is proven to help you sleep better as we are distanced from everyday life and technology and surrounded by natural sounds like the crashing of the waves rather than cars honking or neighbours shouting.
NATURAL SURROUNDINGS: Time outdoors is good for you.
And finally, camping helps us live in the moment.
It is a mindful experi ence and keeps us grounded in what is happening right now. Mindfulness keeps us from worrying unnecessarily about things that have not happened and stops us from dwelling on past issues, all of this has a positive impact on our mental health.
