Posted on: 30 September, 2006
Author: Vivek Kuriyal
Mexico is a huge country with interesting locales. Tourists to Mexico will not get bored as the country has a lot to offer in terms of tourism, which in fact is a very large industry. Major tourist at... Mexico is a huge country with interesting locales. Tourists to Mexico will not get bored as the country has a lot to offer in terms of tourism, which in fact is a very large industry. Major tourist attractions in Mexico range from the ancient Meso-American ruins to the attractive beach resorts. What attracts tourists to Mexico is its climate and unique culture....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 September, 2006
Author: Steven Gillman
For those who are already into lightweight backpacking and those who are thinking about it - here are some tricks, tips and techniques. These lightweight backpacking tips and techniques are options or ideas, not recommendations. I tend towards the extreme side of ultralight backpacking, and if you don't know yourself or your skills, some of these techniques will get you into trouble. A good example of this is the "natural mattress" that allows you to leave your sleeping bag behind. With this technique, I've slept with no pad, and only a five-ounce sleeping bag liner, on a night when it...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 September, 2006
Author: Steven Gillman
Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce your packweight most by concentrating on the "big three;" backpack, shelter, and sleeping bag. Forget those 6-pound backpac... Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce your packweight most by concentrating on the "big three;" backpack, shelter, and sleeping bag. Forget those 6-pound backpacks, 9-pound tents and 5-pound sleeping bags. Reduce that 20 pounds to less than 5, keep the other gear to 5 or 6 pounds, and you can chuck the hot and heavy hiking boots, put on the running shoes, and start enjoying those trails. Four...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 14 September, 2006
Author: Steven Gillman
Stay warm or die. That's what it comes down to at the extremes. More people die in the wilderness of exposure than from any other cause. Staying warm, of course, also means more comfort, and for backp... Stay warm or die. That's what it comes down to at the extremes. More people die in the wilderness of exposure than from any other cause. Staying warm, of course, also means more comfort, and for backpackers, it can mean going even lighter, without more risk. Staying warm in the wilderness is about proper gear and good skills. Proper gear means clothing and...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 September, 2006
Author: Steven Gillman
Why email certain things to yourself when you travel? More on that in a moment. You may already use email when you travel. With an email account, wherever you are in the world, your friends and famil... Why email certain things to yourself when you travel? More on that in a moment. You may already use email when you travel. With an email account, wherever you are in the world, your friends and family have a way to contact you and you have a way to contact them. Interestingly, even though the internet largely operates by way of the same...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 September, 2006
Author: Vivek Kuriyal
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Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 September, 2006
Author: Phil Chavanne
When you want to view Paris from the top, four vantage points offer an easy access. Paris expert Phil Chavanne has located them for you. To my friends who take the trip to Paris I always recommend to look up while walking. Paris should not be visited at eye level only; there is much to be seen upstairs, just like in New York City. Or try this: grab a map, climb an elevation, and look around, trying to place the monuments you see. Rent a top-floor apartment on the Montmartre hill, and youll see a whole new aspect of Paris....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 30 August, 2006
Author: Lee Smith
Whether you want to spend your holidays in Prague, sample the Prague nightlife or hold your stag or hen party, you really could not go wrong with a Prague weekend break. Prague in Czech Republic is a beautiful city filled with culture & diversity and the Prague nightlife is legendary with music and movie stars frequenting for the fun and lifestyle. There are many nightclubs and bars around and some recommended places are Club Mecca, Karlovy Lazne, Duplex, Stonx, Zlaty Strom Bar & Club, Roxy Dance Club and Radost FX in Wenceslas Square, at the city's centre. Party the night...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 26 August, 2006
Author: Steven Gillman
Put fifteen pounds in your backpack and walk around a bit. Does that feel better than a heavy pack? Then you're ready to ultralight backpacking. Want to run up that ridge, just to see what's there? Want to easily carry your pack up those fourteener's, so you can go down by any route you choose? Want to feel good at the end of a twenty-mile day? It's time to liighten your load. Ultralight Backpacking - The First 3 Steps 1. Buy a light backpack. Mine weighs 14 ounces, and I've used it on week-long trips. Don't go over two pounds....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 August, 2006
Author: Mary Hanna
To get the best cruise experience it is necessary to do some planning in advance. Cruise vacations are perfect for you and your family. Here are some cruise tips to get the most out of your cruise travel. Cruise vacations are one of the most exciting and fun vacations you and your family will ever have. Planning your cruise vacation is the key to making the most of the cruise experience. Cruise ships are floating hotels that sail through ocean while you enjoy all the hotels amenities provided. They have casinos, swimming pools, theaters, restaurants, shopping centers or boutiques, spas,...
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