Archive : adventure tips

During holidays at some exotic destination, even if you only sleep, shower, and change clothes in a hotel room, lodging is a big ticket expense. Though, hotels are quite popular, rental holiday homes are increasingly getting popular. Here are some of the top reasons to choose a vacation home over an expensive hotel room. Not toiling to find ideal, adjoining rooms. Everybody gets privacy, without having [...]

If hiking is your enthusiasm, then go for a backpack that can store all your hiking treks. Make sure that the backpack can protect your gear in adverse environment conditions. Most hiking backpacks come with a top closing flap that prevents water from dripping inside while hiking in rainy conditions. An ideal backpack will feature an expandable top portion, so that you can increase the amount of gear [...]

Backpacking doesn’t have to mean giving up fresh foods, not even if you go really light. Throw a few carrots and radishes in a plastic bag and they’re usually good for at least several days. Add some edible wild greens, like dandelion leaves, and some wild onion or peeled and chopped young thistle stalks, and you have a salad. Carry you veggies in a large zippered plastic bag, for easy [...]

Packing for a day-long backpacking trip is one thing. Packing for a week-long trek is another thing. But how about packing for a month-long backpacking excursion? Many of us may cringe at the thought of preparing for a trip lasting for 30 days, let alone one that requires us to transform our backpack into the a snail’s or turtle’s shell. While hauling our household appliances with us on [...]

When you’re on holiday adventure in strange places, especially if alone, you need to keep your safety in mind.  In most holiday destinations, personal safety is a matter of staying alert, being sensible and taking the same precautions you would at home. The risk of violent assault varies from country to country and you should be aware of the potential dangers. Take advice from locals and tour [...]