James Warner-Smith

James Warner Smith is the author and editor of the UK's best selling camping guidebooks, the Cool Camping series. Based in the UK, he also covers camping stories across the US, Canada, and Australia, with appearances on television, radio, and podcasts. James regularly features in national and international press, including The Guardian, The Telegraph, and the BBC.
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Top Blueberry Farm Camping Experiences in Maine

There’s nothing quite like a Maine summer and nothing more quintessentially Maine than the wild blueberry. These tiny, sweet-tart berries…

4 months ago

America’s Most Romantic Glamping Getaways (According to Real Hipcamp Reviews)

If Valentine’s Day had a sound, it might be the clinking of cutlery in a restaurant packed with 50 other…

8 months ago

Australia’s Most Romantic Camping & Glamping Getaways (According to Real Hipcamp Reviews)

There’s no better place to reconnect than out in nature—away from screens, away from schedules, and with enough space to…

9 months ago

Camping on a Maine Blueberry Farm: How One Landowner Found Joy in Sharing His Hilltop View

Landowners are partnering with Hipcamp to earn extra money by connecting their properties with folks looking to stay and camp…

12 months ago

Football Fever: 8 Campsites in England for a Kickabout

The sun is back, the Euros are underway, and in camping meadows across the country, there are games of football…

2 years ago

These Are the Most Searched For Hikes in Every Country

Hiking. It’s not a science. And it’s not expensive. From day hikes to continuous trekking, it’s something people have been…

4 years ago

Top 10 Winter Camping Tips To Help You Stay Warm

Interested in trying winter camping, but worried about staying warm? We've got you covered with these time-tested tips. 1. Layer…

4 years ago

100+ Best Campfire Songs, According to Spotify Users

Birdsong, flowing rivers, and rustling winds.  While nature’s soundtrack is one of true harmony, listening to music while exploring the…

4 years ago

Is Wild Camping Legal in Scotland?

When it comes to the rules and regs around wild camping, confusion reigns. Have you heard it whispered that wild…

7 years ago

How to Survive Festival Camping

Tips, tricks and neon glow sticks: making the most of the summer festivals Music festivals are one of the highlights…

10 years ago