I've been camping before but only for a few days. About 8 weeks ago I agreed to step completely out of my comfort zone and partake in a week long camping holiday. I'm really more of an indoors kind of girl so the idea of sleeping outside for the whole week was a little daunting. I'd be lying if I said the whole week was entirely up my street, I have a pollen allergy, I hate dirt and like my home comforts but I did enjoy my time camping. I learned a few lessons about myself on that holiday which have been useful since I came back: 1. Being a light sleeper isn't the worst thing in the world, it's annoying at home when I have work to be up for in the morning but when you are in the middle of a field and are woken by the sound of a barking dog or someone coming back from the toilet, it doesn't really matter. 2. There is plenty to enjoy that doesn't come from a screen. Yes I had my phone with me, was able to charge it and could keep in touch with friends and...