European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 21, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The West coast of Ireland in the Connemara Region offers Solitude and scenery for campers. Wide Range of camping pleasures european camping by Norm Zeigler travel outdoor writer americans who enjoy sitting around a campfire and sleeping under a Nylon roof need not put their Hobby on hold while stationed on this Side of the Atlantic. From the forests of Scandinavia to the shores of the Aegean from Iceland to Turkey Europe offers wonderful opportunities for campers. As in North America camping in Europe is an excellent Way to save Money on family vacations. Some of the thousands of campgrounds Are near major tourist centers where More traditional accommodations a hotels guest houses a can be budget Breakers for families. The armed forces recreation Center for instance operates campgrounds in Garmisch and Chi Emsee two of the most Beautiful areas in West Germany. In addition to the Cost saving benefits camping makes it possible to get More in touch with the land. And Europe has some wonderful Countryside to get in touch with. You can Camp in the Shadow of the Alps on a North sea Beach or near a giant Waterfall in Yugoslavia to name a few. In a few places you can set up your tent a few blocks from a City Center. Many of Europe s campgrounds Are International meeting places making them great places to make new friends. Being outdoors seems to Foster contacts Between strangers. Maybe because the Frontier spirit is part of our National heritage american campers seem More willing to Quot rough it Quot than Many europeans. In some parts of the United states Forest service campgrounds and some state operated Sites offer Little More than a place to put up a tent or Park a camper Van. An outhouse May provide the Only toilet facilities. Europeans seem to expect More amenities. Nearly All campgrounds offer Complete Shower and washroom facilities and most have water and electrical hookups. Many have general stores and laundromats and restaurants Are not uncommon. Swimming pools miniature Golf courses and even continued on Page 4 a amps Peter Jaeger mow my a i a t d if Fri i Milt v a \ a or a 3$gr is a amps file a comfortable campsite on Spain s Cape Salou. June 21, 1990 stripes Magazine