20090610 -- Camping in Style(1)

Camping in Style

You don't have to leave the comforts of home behind to go camping For many people, the word "camping" conjures up images of sleepless nights, smoky campfires and too many insect bites to count. But a recent trend in camping may cause camping-phobes to reconsidered. "Glamping," or glamorous camping, has all the benefits of camping --especially the proximity to nature -- but with added comforts.

Glamping began when wealthy adventures wanted to explore the world but refused to forgo the comforts of cozy beds and fine china. Twenty-first century glamping continues that spirit though some cases have achieved even greater levels of luxury.


In the world of glamping, antique furniture, personal service and gourment dining are fairly common. And all of these luxuries are available for those staying in a giant tent, miles away from civilization.

While today's "glampers" share a love for glamour with the affluent adventurer of the past, many are more committed to taking care of the enviroment. Spending a week by the pool at a bit resort simply isn't enough for this type of traveler. Most glampers would rather spend their money at a place that serves organic food and recycles its waste.



conjure v.
-> think of something
conjure up 令人想起
eg: Michael keeps a family picture on his desk because it conjures up many good memories.
eg: The name "Coco Chanel" conjures up elegant and expensive clothing, jewelry and bags.
eg: The smell from the bakery conjures up times I spent with Grandma.

glamorous adj. 富有魅力的/迷人的
glamour n. 魅力/誘惑力
-> very attractive/charming
eg: Milan, Italy is a very glamorous city. It is considered the fashion capital of the world.

proximity U. 接近/親近/鄰近
proxim- 靠近
proximity to some place 靠近某個地方
eg: Because of his office's close proximity to the subway, it is easy for John to get to work.
eg: Proximity to medical facilities is important to elderly people.

affluent adj. 富裕的/富足的
-> wealthy/abundant
eg: The house is very valuable because it is located in an affluent area.
eg: The family lives in an affluent and highly-educated neighborhood.
eg: The lead an affluent lifestyle.

Glamping
= glamorous camping

forgo v. 放棄
-> give up

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phobia -> particular fear 恐懼症
camping-phobe -> A person fears camping (makeup word) 露營恐懼症患者

phobe comes from phobia
-> strong fear

acrophbia -> a fear of being height 懼高症
acrophobe 懼高症患者
--phobe 某種恐懼症患者

commitment-phobe 懼怕承諾的人
-> scare of being loved

technophobe 科技恐懼症患者
-> someone doesn't like technology

germ-a-phobe 對細菌有恐懼的人
English-phone 對英文恐懼的人

//== Grammer on the go ==//

In the world of glamping, antique furniture, personal service and gourment dining are fairly common.

In the world of ...
-> a field of human interest or a way of life
(a creative way to bring one's attention close to the subject matter)

eg: In the world of sports, soccer is king.
eg: In the world of fashion design, trends come and go very quickly.