Are you always so refreshed and relaxed after your camping holiday? This is no coincidence. Several studies prove what you have known for a long time. Camping holidays are good for your health.
When on vacation, you usually want one thing above all: recharge your batteries for everyday life, clear your head and relax. And camping holidays are perfect for this. It doesn’t matter whether you spend a weekend or your entire holiday at the campsite.
A change of scenery inspires you
A different environment than a familiar home makes you alert and curious. Everything is new and you want to discover it. You get distracted and stop thinking about the problems and worries of everyday life. That alone ensures more relaxation and a clear head.
More positive energy
In the great outdoors, the bad mood vanishes immediately. The positive health effect is particularly strong for people who live in the city and are used to a lot of hectic and noise. This is proven by a study by the University of Michigan among campers. Traveling a lot also means that the body produces more vitamin D. Together with the extra portion of oxygen, this ensures a strong immune system and good sleep.
Sleep better at the campsite
A study by the University of Colorado has shown that camping in a hatchback has a positive effect on the quality of sleep. Campers are outside a lot and use less artificial light. This makes the biological clock work better and makes it easier for you to wake up and get up at the campsite.
Another decisive factor is the artificial light from screens. At home, you often spend many hours in front of the PC or television. The light from these devices inhibits the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. On the campsite, you don’t let yourself be distracted much by television, computers and the like. And so you sleep much deeper on the campsite.
Being offline reduces stress
The fast-moving internet and the sensory overload of social media cause stress for many people. Camping holidays are the best moment for a digital detox. If you are very consistent, you leave your phone at home. Alternatively, you can leave your cell phone in the caravan or tent, at least during the day. Without mobile phones and social media, you simply have a lot more time for holiday activities.
