Archive for September, 2009
Sleeping Pads For Ultralight Backpackers
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:00 No CommentsUltralight backpackers want to give up weight, not comfort. Sleeping pads are pretty much a necessity for backpacking comfort, but who wants to carry those monstrous old inflatables down the trail? Try some of these lightweight options instead.
You can make four-ounce sleeping pads - then sometimes carry two of them. Start with the plain blue [...]
Mail this postHow to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:30 No CommentsCamping is a great outdoor activity that can be enjoyed both by couples, a group of friends or by the entire family. The following are some tips for beginners about how to prepare for their camping trip.
Most first-time campers usually being their foray into camping as tent campers or car campers since all their camping [...]
Mail this post11 Expert Cruising Tips
Monday, September 28, 2009 4:12 No CommentsCruising is such a great thing to do. Shoot, what’s not to love about it? All that wonderful leisure fun, getting taken care of by all those people, going to cool places. Damn skippy!
One of the things I really like about cruising is telling people neat stuff to make their cruising experience [...]
Mail this postBeach Vacation Packing List
Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:07 No CommentsPlanning a summer road trip where you’ll hit a lot of beaches along a coast? You’ll need a beach vacation packing list to make sure you don’t forget anything.
You’ve got lots of options as far as what coast and where on it you will travel, but your beach vacation packing will need to change depending [...]
Mail this postA Backpack With Wheels?
Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:31 No CommentsI wouldn’t have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the “Wheelpacker”(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can even go over logs and rocks. It started me thinking about what other backpacking innovations are [...]
Mail this postTop 10 Travel and Lifestyle Habits That Cause Pain in Musicians’ Lower Back Muscles
Friday, September 25, 2009 7:07 No CommentsLower back pain affects many musicians. Whether you’re playing a bass, cello, violin, or guitar, you may get back pain.
There are many reasons why musicians may feel pain in their lower back muscles. Travel and lifestyle habits can contribute to that pain. Let’s look at the top habits that contribute to pain in lower back [...]
Mail this postHow To Sleep On An Airplane
Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:30 No CommentsMany people have no idea how to sleep on an airplane. There are distractions that keep them awake when they would have enjoyed taking a nap. If it is just a short flight it is not such a difficulty. However, for longer trips, especially transoceanic flights, people need solutions to this problem.
There are [...]
Mail this postLuggage, Travel Accessories and Other Holiday Essentials
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:00 No CommentsOk, so you’ve booked your two weeks holiday. You’ve confirmed your hire car collection from the airport, your boss has confirmed your annual leave and you’ve arranged for your neighbour to feed your cat and water your plant. Now all you need is to sort out your luggage, travel accessories and other holiday essentials. An [...]
Mail this post5 Tips for Stress Free Long Haul Flights
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:21 No CommentsThe world is becoming smaller by the day. Flying long haul to distant locations for business or pleasure is becoming increasingly more popular. There are more aircraft, more airports to fly to and more people ready to spend half a day or longer in the air. It is quite simply easier and cheaper than it [...]
Mail this postPlanning a Trip Abroad? Air Travel Tips and Advice Part Four
Monday, September 21, 2009 7:01 No CommentsAre you planning a holiday or business trip abroad? You will probably be flying for at least part of the journey. Read the helpful tips in this article - and the others in the series - to ensure that your experience is more enjoyable (and possibly cheaper).
Flights are cancelled; it is an unpleasant fact. [...]
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