This New Year’s there’s an amazing trip-of-a-lifetime that lets you ring in 2010 not once, but twice.
Fly off on Boxing Day to Auckland and arrive at the Westin Auckland Lighter Quay. Visit their amazing spa, or explore the city’s sites such as a traditional Maori performance. Of course, you can do all of this; if [...]
So when you decide to venture out to death valley in August and it is 135, these basic tips might help make your experience a little more enjoyable. I have been in tons of heat camping situations, I even lived in a tent for an uninterrupted 5 months over a summer in the New Mexico [...]
Everest Base camp Trekking in Nepal (Flight to & from Lukla)
Everest base camp trek or the EBC trek as it is commonly known as Everest trekking offers excellent trekking opportunities in the legendry Khumbu Valley. The trek to Everest area takes you through such popular places as Namche, Hotel Everest view in Syangboche, Khumjung valley, [...]
There are many options for different conditions to accommodate back country sleeping. Sleeping pads are more than just comfortable, they offer a barrier between you and the ground that won’t compress like your sleeping bag does. Because of this, it will still insulate, even with you laying on top of it. This makes a sleeping [...]
Credit Crunch - Blah! I’m going skiing to Switzerland
Considering a ski trip in these testing economic times is a difficult decision, but if you are like thousands of other winter holiday enthusiasts you won’t be letting a little thing like a world recession get in the way of you hitting the slopes this winter. Having [...]
In the UK, there are a number of caravan sites where it is able to purchase a static caravan either new or second hand. It is also becoming popular for these caravan sites to also offer lodges for sale.
North Devon especially has a host of high quality caravan sites due to the nature of its [...]
If you’re like me, you would love to get out and camp more then the last time you did, a few years ago. Many things stop us from making the time in our busy lives to enjoy the truly great outdoors. We will always have an excuse as to why we don’t, so lets address [...]
Anglers who know where to find great freshwater fishing make tracks regularly to Washington State. The lure of clear, blue lakes and rivers with abundant fish species are hard to resist. Travelling there by RV keeps it comfortable and affordable.
Here’s a quick rundown of lakes and rivers that boast fantastic fishing in Washington. We’ve included [...]
Security
The Department of Country Specific Information is available for each country of the world. They explain entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, the crime and security condition, political turbulence, areas of unsteadiness, and special information about driving and road conditions. They also provide addresses and emergency telephone numbers and consulates. In general, Country Specific [...]
Pyramid tents - These were actually the very first tent design. They use one straight pole in the middle of the tent to create a pyramid shaped tent. In actual practice they are often designed to use trekking poles, having no tent poles of their own. This design permits your trekking poles to function as [...]