My Travel Blog

Planning a thru-hike of many weeks or months on one of the major trails adds some extra challenges to ultralight hiking. Physical conditioning and resupplying are key ingredients to a successful lightweight hike.

Even before you start putting together your resupply packages, you need to start conditioning your body. If your feet and legs are in good shape, your chances of success are much higher. Remember that about 40% of thru hikers stop before they complete their planned trip, so do your best to eliminate the common causes for not staying on the trail. The best way to prepare for hiking is to hike. Seems simple, but while you’re busy with everyday life, carving out enough time to get in trail shape will be difficult.

You can do cardio and the stair… Continue reading

Related posts

• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• African Safari Adventure at the Kalahari Hotel in Wisconsin Dells (0)
• WWI Aerial Dog Fighting and a Look Back of the Application of Boyd’s Energy Attrition Theories (0)
• Wildlife in the Western Cape of South Africa (0)
• Wilderness Weapons - Knives (0)
• Wilderness First Aid in Emergencies (0)

Christmas is a great time of year, the magic and festive fun makes it such an exciting time of the year. But for some the occasion can and will become very stressful and overwhelming, this is probably due down to the preparation. If you have a big family or alternatively lots of friends coming round for Christmas dinner, than you can and will probably get yourself in a huge pickle.

Besides from running around picking everyone’s presents up, you are left cooking a huge meal to feed everyone. Christmas is meant to be about fun and relaxation, there is no need to get stressed out.

A great solution to free yourself from the stresses and strains will come in the form of visiting a catered hotel or restaurant. There are a huge… Continue reading

Related posts

• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• The Desert - The Safest Place on Earth (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Make Your Long-Distance Hike More Fun by Hiking Light (0)
• How to Choose a Tent For Solo Camping (0)
• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• British Defense Technology Company Claims to Break Unmanned Flight Record (0)
• African Safari Adventure at the Kalahari Hotel in Wisconsin Dells (0)

The best things in life can be found in small coolers. Well, fresh fruit juices, canned beers, ice cream and ice pops are nothing but ordinary stuffs inside your good old fridge. At the comforts of your own kitchen, there is nothing marvelous about a cold bottle of fresh milk or beer.

For the sake of argument, imagine yourself thirsty after a hot and spicy lunch right in the middle of the Sahara desert under the African sun. How you wish for an ice cold beer or for a glassful of cold fruit juice. Perhaps, you would not think twice swigging a bottle of lukewarm beer. It goes without saying, there are places and occasions that brings out the best in something. In the case of fruit juices and beers, they… Continue reading

Related posts

• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• Wilderness Weapons - Knives (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• Trust Your Instincts - The Art of Bushcraft (0)
• Top 5 Campsites in Brittany (0)
• Top 12 Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds (0)
• Tips on Buying Folding Campers (0)
• The Joys of Camping in Yellowstone National Park (0)
• The Best Places to Travel on a Budget (0)
• The Beautiful and Famous Parks of Florida (0)

The mornings were often ice cold, the sun was still only teasing, not yet sharing much of it’s abundant light. I, along with my dad, and in many cases my uncle and his daughter, (my cousin), departed from the vehicles in which we came. The times were often spring of fall, so snow wasn’t normally an issue, neither was heat ordinarily, especially when at elevations ranging from three to four thousand feet, (900-1200 M).

The light began to dance on the slopes ahead and the mountain crests to the sides of us displayed an early sign of the rays having graced them with Sol’s presence. After walking a little while, maybe a half an hour, that twilight haze of early morning took over. Most of the areas nearer to where we… Continue reading

Related posts

• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• West Virginia Vacation Cabin Getaways (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Ray Mears Woodlore School of Bushcraft 25 Years Old (0)
• Make Your Long-Distance Hike More Fun by Hiking Light (0)
• How to Plan a Community Camp Out (0)
• How Tents Are Evolving (0)
• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• Camping Safety Preparedness - Life in the Great Outdoors! (0)

The Kalahari Hotel in Wisconsin Dells is an ideal vacation place for tourists who would want to experience the adventures of the African Safari without having to go to Africa. The hotel features a large collection of tribal artifacts, jungle plants, African murals and many other African attractions.

The hotel also features its large indoor water park which is ideal for enjoyment with the whole family and friends.

Guests are welcomed by the friendly staffs. The hotel lobby is full of different African decors. As a tradition, each guest is provided with a colorful bracelet that serves as an entrance pass upon entering the water parks facilities.

The hotel is composed of more than 700 spacious guestrooms mostly called Hut Rooms. These rooms, decorated with a safari style theme, are equipped with microwave… Continue reading

Related posts

• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Make Your Long-Distance Hike More Fun by Hiking Light (0)
• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• WWI Aerial Dog Fighting and a Look Back of the Application of Boyd’s Energy Attrition Theories (0)
• Wildlife in the Western Cape of South Africa (0)
• Wilderness Weapons - Knives (0)
• Wilderness First Aid in Emergencies (0)

Cruising to the southern Caribbean offers many exotic and wonderful destinations that its visitors are almost spoilt for choice. Choosing the best place for the perfect vacation experience is difficult but there is one absolutely sublime destination, Oranjestad in Aruba, is idyllic and a perfect spot to visit on a southern Caribbean cruise.

Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba can be found on the beautiful coastal region of the southern Caribbean. From first impressions you will notice that Oranjestad is uniquely different from other southern Caribbean destinations in style of architecture which is attributed to its Dutch origins, unlike other areas of the western Caribbean which are more Spanish in influence. What you can expect to see in Oranjestad are buildings built in the traditional Dutch style being tall and of… Continue reading

Related posts

• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• Spend Your Winters Taking Cruises Around the World (0)
• Sail the Caribbean Blue Waters Aboard a Cruise Liner (0)
• Norwegian Cruise Alaska - Why to Take an NCL Alaska Cruise (0)
• Make Your Long-Distance Hike More Fun by Hiking Light (0)
• Luxury Personified (0)
• Have You Considered a Weight-Loss Theme Cruise? Get Ship Shape in Cruising Style (0)

Cruising and food seem to go hand in hand since dining has always been a vital part of the entire cruise vacation experience. It’s no surprise then that food and dining options are a big selling point for cruise lines. Today, cruise lines are offering more dining choices, modern menus, and great new venues in which to enjoy them.

Have it your way

To keep up with the increasing array of culinary and dining trends, cruise lines are investing in larger ships with innovative dining enhancements such as multiple restaurants with 24-hour dining and room service. These are just a few of the reasons why cruising is growing in popularity.

On a typical day, cruise ship passengers may dine on oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster, escargot, filet minion, rack of lamb, fresh salads, fresh… Continue reading

Related posts

• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• Spend Your Winters Taking Cruises Around the World (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Sail the Caribbean Blue Waters Aboard a Cruise Liner (0)
• Norwegian Cruise Alaska - Why to Take an NCL Alaska Cruise (0)
• Luxury Personified (0)
• Have You Considered a Weight-Loss Theme Cruise? Get Ship Shape in Cruising Style (0)
• Explore Cruising Possibilities From World Cruise Lines (0)
• European River Cruises - Backpackers of the 60’s Take to the Water (0)
• Cruise Ship - Adult Only (0)

“Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time which has been devised”. Another quote refers to the icebergs’ appearance as “…tombs in some vast cemetery”.

My recommended equipment list read like a list for people preparing an assault of Mt. Everest with things like polartek socks and 3 layers of mittens. The temperature charts insisted the range was between minus and plus 5. Seasickness was likely but only while crossing the Drake Passage. My mind was jumbled as I set off for Antarctica.

What would I find to be my truth?

I am happy to say that my trip on Akademik Ioffe with Peregrine Adventures was a treat! It was a 19 day journey from Ushuaia stopping at the Falklands, South Georgia and my 7th… Continue reading

Related posts

• Dining at Sea (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• Winter Holiday Cruises (0)
• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• What Exactly Can You Expect From a Caribbean Cruise Deal? (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• The Desert - The Safest Place on Earth (0)
• The Alaska Highway - A Road of Wilderness Mystique - From Dawson Creek to Fairbanks (0)
• Spend Your Winters Taking Cruises Around the World (0)
• Singles Cruises! Your Valentine’s Vacation Starts With a Few Nautical Tips (0)

It’s less than one month away before many kids and students will be out of school for the 2006 summer season, and if you don’t know exactly where to take your family this year for vacation, consider taking a cheap cruise holiday!

With gas prices going through the roof, many families may be reconsidering their vacation plans, and when you have been budgeting for your family trip, taking a cruise may be your best value for your buck.

Holidays are something we all look forward to, whether they’re for winter or summer, and when you finally have the time to take the entire family on a holiday, you want to have the best overall experience.

Finding A Cheap Holiday Is Easy If You Change Your Holiday!

Consider getting away from the traditional vehicle trip… Continue reading

Related posts

• Dining at Sea (0)
• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Spend Your Winters Taking Cruises Around the World (0)
• Selecting the Perfect Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination (0)
• Sail the Caribbean Blue Waters Aboard a Cruise Liner (0)
• Norwegian Cruise Alaska - Why to Take an NCL Alaska Cruise (0)
• Luxury Personified (0)
• Have You Considered a Weight-Loss Theme Cruise? Get Ship Shape in Cruising Style (0)
• Explore Cruising Possibilities From World Cruise Lines (0)
• European River Cruises - Backpackers of the 60’s Take to the Water (0)

If you’re heading off into the mountains, desert, or other wilderness alone, and you’re planning to camp overnight, you’re probably going to need a tent. Even in extremely dry climates, you never know what kind of weather phenomena might pass through, so you’ll appreciate a dry and safe spot to spend the night.

(When you’re traveling by yourself, it’s important to get a tent you can set up and tear down on your own. Also, if you’re backpacking in to a campsite, then weight will be a big consideration. When you’re “car camping” (driving to a campsite), then weight isn’t usually a big issue, but you’ll still want something that’s practical to set up by yourself. Even though there are lots of fellow campers out there willing to help, if you’re… Continue reading

Related posts

• What Makes Small Coolers the Coolest Portable Ice Chest (0)
• Cheap Cruise Holiday! Summer Time Cruising Offers Fantastic Savings (0)
• Wilderness Weapons - Knives (0)
• What Backpacking Tents Entail (0)
• Walk Like a Greek (0)
• US Adventure Spots You Shouldn’t Miss (0)
• Ultralight Backpacking With Kids - With a Little Planning, It’s Fun and Easy (0)
• Trust Your Instincts - The Art of Bushcraft (0)
• Traveling Tips For the Perfect Getaway (0)
• Top 5 Campsites in Brittany (0)