/ˈglæm.pɪŋ/

 

Every time I turn around, I notice a new English word! In October it was flightmare, and now it’s glamping! I first saw this word when I was reading an article about how central Asian-style tents called ‘yurts’ are becoming more popular.

 

 

glamourous = something that is exciting and attractive, (usually associated with wealth)

camping = sleeping outside (on the ground, in a tent, and in a sleeping bag)

 

Add the two words together and you get glamping!

glamping = glamourous camping; camping in luxury, as comfortably as possible!

 

Usually camping involves ‘roughing it’: sleeping outside with only a few necessities to cook with and keep yourself clean, and without the things that make our daily life comfortable.

What happens if you enjoy nature and being outside, but you don’t like roughing it? That’s OK! Now you can go glamping!

Idyllic Indonesia: Glamping heaven on Bali and Moyo Island (just watch out for the ants) (Daily Mail Online)

Stay warm under the stars this autumn with a woodland glamping holiday (The Mirror)

Manhattan Hotels Get in on Glamping Trend (ABC News)

 

Which do you prefer – camping or glamping?