Many Britons are opting to camp at home instead of holidaying abroad in hotels as recession continues biting and the pound remains weak.
This has resulted in rising bookings at campsites and increased sales of camping equipment.
More importantly, going camping fills many with nostalgia for their happy childhood, though it brings not only joy but also drawbacks, which both were vividly shown in the British comedy Carry on Camping, released 40 years ago.
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