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Flat-screen TVs and inflatable sofas: What does camping still have to do with experiencing nature?

24.08.2026 05:41 1 min 1 source РУС
spiegel.de DEU

The German magazine Spiegel questions whether camping has lost its connection to nature due to modern amenities. The article notes that many travelers bring flat-screen TVs and inflatable sofas on trips, contradicting the idea of outdoor recreation. The author criticizes the trend of turning camping into a semblance of home comfort, which, in his view, deprives travelers of a genuine experience of nature.

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Flat-screen TVs and inflatable sofas: What does camping still have to do with experiencing nature?

24.08.2026 spiegel.de DEU Original source

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