Have you ever imagined camping for free in someone’s backyard? In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken talks to Manon from "Welcome To My Garden", the Belgian non-profit platform that connects travelers with locals who offer their gardens as camping spots.
Together, we talk about how the project started, why it’s revolutionizing slow travel, and what it means for the future of sustainable tourism in Europe. Clara also shares her own experience cycling across Belgium and staying at Welcome To My Garden spots.
📌 In this episode:
- How Welcome To My Garden was born and what it stands for
- Why free camping empowers both locals and travelers
- The rise of community-led sustainable travel
- How to find or host your own garden on the platform
- Lessons learned from cycling from Belgium to Tokyo
- How small ideas can reshape tourism systems
- Difference between Welcome To My Garden and campsites or courchsurfing
- Future goals for the community
Whether you’re a cyclist, hiker, or just someone who loves meaningful travel, this episode will inspire you to slow down and reconnect, with nature and people.
🎧 Episode 44 of Travel Devil is out now on all podcast platforms!
sustainable travel • slow travel podcast • welcome to my garden • WTMG • eco travel • belgium travel • free camping europe • green travel ideas • cycling in belgium • responsible tourism • community-based travel • travel differently • backyard camping • local travel tips • travel devil podcast • clara francken podcast
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