Malta Holidays - Rumours Hit Tourist Island

by Michael Johnson
Holidays in Malta could be off the list of destinations offered by major tour operators from next summer, according to press reports...
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Catch Another Falling Star

by Linda Miller
Recently we stayed at a state campground in Michigan near a couple of lakes and the Kalamazoo River.The sites were large and wooded and secluded and it was soooooo relaxing to be there. Lots of...
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Block Island ? Memorable Vacations Are Made of This

by Cliff Calderwood
Block Island is a seaside jewel lying 12 miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island. This is a place where nature clings to every pond, stone-walled trail, beach, and everything in between. It?s a...
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Stay Warm - A Backpacking Skill

by 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...
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Your Virgin Bushwalk

by Gregory Hudson
Isn't it time you stepped out of the concrete jungle and into a wilder world, the world of the African bushveld?This may be a major step for most metro dwellers, as the city life offers...
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Safety Tips While Walking in the Spanish Countryside

by Steve Murray
Spring:Essential items when preparing for a walk-Compass-First aid kit - including an elastic bandage, gauze pads, antiseptic cream and antihistamine tablets.Mobile Phones ? Always tell at least one person where you will...
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How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2

by William H Smith
The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search.1. Does the trailer...
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A Few Easy Steps to an Affordable, Hassle-Free RV Trip

by Yossi Beja
Recreation vehicles (RVs) are "hot and getting hotter" in the current travel climate, says Arthur Frommer, one of the world?s leading authorities on travel. "Concerned about the safety of air and cruise travel, eager to...
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The Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival in Utah

by Richard Chapo
Coming up on its eighth year, the Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival is good get away for birders. Of course, a chance to visit Salt Lake City isn?t so bad either.Great Salt Lake Bird...
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River Cruise in Bangkok ? Sightseeing on the Chao Phraya

by Eric Lim
A river cruise in Bangkok gives an insight to the community life on the Chao Phraya River and the legacies on this river of kings, a picture of stark contrasts.It needn't have to be an...
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Trekking Poles

by Mats Lundkvist
How to get the most out of your trekking poles is one of the biggest concerns while considering buying a new pair or using your existing trekking poles. To get most out of your trekking...
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Inflatable Boats: An Overview

by Kristy Annely
Inflatable boats are made from flexible material, usually rubber, canvas, or neoprene, and hold air at high volume but low pressure. They need to be fitted with a frame to which an oarlock mount is...
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How to Repair an Inflatable Boat

by Kristy Annely
The owner can attempt small inflatable boat repair if factory-gluing instructions are followed closely. Rips and holes larger than one inch in the air chambers, or those within two inches of a seam, should be...
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Topographic Maps 101

by Will Robertson
The intricate details on a topographic map can be befuddling, even frustrating, if you are learning while out in the backcountry. But once you get familiar with the markings and symbols, reading maps will become...
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Confusion About Dolphins Echolocation

by Kevin Leochko
What is dolphins echolocation? If you dismantle this word, you will notice that it is actually a word that was created by putting the words ?echo? and ?location? together. So is it important? Yes, it...
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Camp in Hawaii and Pitch Your Tent on a Beach or Volcano

by Cindy Blankenship
Imagine awakening to dawn?s first light glistening on a sleepy blue ocean. The day?s sun bathers and swimmers haven?t yet arrived. The silence is broken only by the rising tide splashing into tide pools, kissing...
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UAV Life Guard Concept

by Lance Winslow
Swimming out about a fifty yards you see your son. Going to the beach weekly gives you a break from your workweek and hectic schedule. You go back to reading your latest novel, you are...
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Cycling in Europe: There?s More to the Tour de France than Lance

by Rob Bout
For the 92nd time, the Tour de France has started. This three week cycling race is one of the biggest sporting events in the world and undoubtedly the toughest on the individual participants. No professional...
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New Technologies in Camping and Outdoor Clothing Enhance the Outdoor Experience

by Valerie Giles
Camping is an excellent way to explore and experience the outdoors. The weather needn?t be an obstacle to what sorts of climates and places you might trek to. Outdoor clothing has become incredibly innovative in...
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Marina Coatings to Protect from Environmental Spills of Fuel and Oil

by Lance Winslow
Boats in Marinas often leak a little and whatever leaks ends up in the water. When walking on the docks at the Marina you will notice the shiny stuff on the water; this is pollution...
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