The keyword community has already been mentioned above – often you get the best tips in exchange with like-minded people. Also in the field of camping and vanlife there are huge communities and forums with thousands of contributions. German example would be campen.de. Here you can not only find travel partners, but also real insider tips for various corners of the world. You have to rummage a bit to get to them, but diligent top users are happy to help you find older contributions or with their own tips.
At the same time, tastes differ. So one person’s absolute favourite place may elicit only a weary “Yes, quite nice” from another, because expectations differ. For those who love the forests of Scandinavia and their green freshness, the best-intentioned tip in the Morocco forum is of course nothing. The leisurely camper who wants to have a relaxed holiday probably doesn’t prioritize the proximity to the grippiest rock with great climbing routes as much as a great view, and he prefers a wind-protected place to an excellent kite spot. Fortunately, there is now a dedicated Facebook group for almost every gusto, sharing tips and pictures, responding to requests, and sharing travel recommendations and locations.
Because some groups now have thousands of members, it is often worthwhile to drop by an organized regulars’ table in your own city. There you can not only share your best experience with the van again, when your own family only groans because you are already raving about the same holiday. Many campers also reveal one or two tips that they would not have shared with a large number of anonymous users online.
