Category: Glamping Tips & Guides
Practical advice, honest comparisons, and cozy inspiration to help you create your own glamping setup — whether you’re just starting out or refining a space in nature. From choosing the right bell tent to planning long-term stays, these guides are here to support landowners, retreat hosts, and slow-stay dreamers in Sicily and beyond.
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Creative hacks to build a glamping site under €1500 in Sicily
Creative hacks for glamping in Sicily (yes, even under €1,500) If you’ve been following this glamping series, you’ll know we’ve talked about bases before — but stick with me! I promise this one goes further and these glamping hacks in Sicily will help you get started. In this article, we’ll look at clever, creative ways Read more
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How to Build a Profitable Glamping Business in Sicily (With Real Costs)
What it takes to turn glamping into a business model Introduction When people imagine starting a glamping site, the first question that comes up is: can this actually be a business? In Sicily, where tourism is already one of the strongest industries, the answer is yes. But it’s not only about Sicily, the principles here Read more
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From bare land to retreats: how to create a glamping space in Sicily
From bare land to retreats: how to create a glamping space in Sicily How Danny went from bare land to a glamping retreat? Our road from bare land to a glamping retreat in Sicily? When we arrived in Sicily, we were incredibly fortunate to meet a few amazing (expat) networkers who became the base of Read more
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Start glamping in Sicily: Simple steps from land to guests
Glamping projects can begin in many different ways. Sometimes it starts with a piece of land and a vision of what could be. Other times, it’s more practical: more friends and family are visiting, and you need a comfortable place for them to stay. What many people don’t realize is that a glamping tent can Read more
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Why Glamping in Sicily Feels Like a Dream (and What You Should Know Before You Start)
🌿 Why Sicily is a magical place for glamping (and what to know before you start) Some of the best ideas don’t start with a business plan.They start with a feeling. That’s how it began for us — not with a strategy, but with sunsets over old olive trees, our kids barefoot in the garden, Read more
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🌿 Building a Solid Base for a Bell Tent on Sloped Land: A Guide for Glamping Projects in Sicily
Transforming sloped plots into stable and appealing tent sites takes planning and care. Whether you’re hosting guests, building retreat space, or crafting a personal glamping setup, here’s a deeper guide to choosing and building the right base. My paid consulting services are available if you’d like tailored site assessment and build planning. ⛰️ Why a Read more
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Choosing the Perfect Bell Tent for Glamping in Sicily
So, you have a piece of land, a dreamy view, and a little idea brewing about creating a soulful place to stay… but you’re not sure which bell tent to start with? You’re in the right place. As someone living (and glamping) in Sicily, I know firsthand how the seasons feel, how the air moves, Read more