Articles related to "Backpacker"
Hitching Down Under: Still a Very Happening Thing
In Australia, like in the United States there's a general feeling that hitching is a thing of the past, just not viable any more. The murder of seven hitch-hikers not far from my home didn't help lighten that view any! Still, I wasn't about to let that shake me -- well I was, but I hitched anyway ... believe me, hitching is alive and well in Oz, and thumbing there was one of the most beautiful months I can remember. Here's the story.
oz • hitching • hitch-hiking • ivan milat • backpacker murders
In Australia, like in the United States there's a general feeling that hitching is a thing of the past, just not viable any more. The murder of seven hitch-hikers not far from my home didn't help lighten that view any! Still, I wasn't about to let that shake me -- well I was, but I hitched anyway ... believe me, hitching is alive and well in Oz, and thumbing there was one of the most beautiful months I can remember. Here's the story.
oz • hitching • hitch-hiking • ivan milat • backpacker murders
Khao San Road
This article talks about Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
backpacker • thailand • khao san • thanon • bangkok
This article talks about Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
backpacker • thailand • khao san • thanon • bangkok
Backpacking and Travel Advice
The idea of traveling with a backpack is wonderful but scary; many new travelers need guidance. Read about the need for travel insurance and the benefits of hostels.
backpacking guidance • traveling with a backpack • benefits of hostels • help for travelers • need for travel insurance
The idea of traveling with a backpack is wonderful but scary; many new travelers need guidance. Read about the need for travel insurance and the benefits of hostels.
backpacking guidance • traveling with a backpack • benefits of hostels • help for travelers • need for travel insurance
Kingdom of Swaziland
Swaziland is ruled by King Mswati lll, one of the last remaining ruling monarchs in Africa. This peaceful country has much to offer travelers especially the adventurous.
kingdom of swaziland • reed dance • festival of the first fruit • umhlange • ncwala
Swaziland is ruled by King Mswati lll, one of the last remaining ruling monarchs in Africa. This peaceful country has much to offer travelers especially the adventurous.
kingdom of swaziland • reed dance • festival of the first fruit • umhlange • ncwala
Crossing Canada - Part X
Both Chris and I take the ferry to Vancouver Island. We enjoy songs and chants at the bow of the boat and in general revel in being together. We check into a travel hostel and go out for dinner at a Trinidadian restaurant. I have a darned good sleep.
vancouver island • trinidadian restaurant • travel hostel • backpacker • having a good night's sleep
Both Chris and I take the ferry to Vancouver Island. We enjoy songs and chants at the bow of the boat and in general revel in being together. We check into a travel hostel and go out for dinner at a Trinidadian restaurant. I have a darned good sleep.
vancouver island • trinidadian restaurant • travel hostel • backpacker • having a good night's sleep
H is for Hiking
This article contains information about hiking in the Adirondacks.
hiking • gear • trail maps • trail conditions • adirondacks
This article contains information about hiking in the Adirondacks.
hiking • gear • trail maps • trail conditions • adirondacks
New Season
As the days start to lengthen a backpacker's thoughts turn to the great trips of the best, and what adventures, beauty, and mystery might be encountered in the wilderness this season
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As the days start to lengthen a backpacker's thoughts turn to the great trips of the best, and what adventures, beauty, and mystery might be encountered in the wilderness this season
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Paid To Travel: Diving Instructor
A quick guide to a career in scuba diving. The differences between PADI divemasters, PADI instructors, and how to get paid to take people diving abroad.
diving • padi courses • travel jobs • scuba diving • become a dive instructor
A quick guide to a career in scuba diving. The differences between PADI divemasters, PADI instructors, and how to get paid to take people diving abroad.
diving • padi courses • travel jobs • scuba diving • become a dive instructor
Selecting a Tent Site
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
tent • tent site • camping • backpacking • destination
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
tent • tent site • camping • backpacking • destination
Wild Coast, South Africa
The old Transkei on the East Coast of South Africa is the traditional home of Nelson Mandela. The Wild Coast is a perfect destination for adventure and eco tourism.
wild coast south africa • nelson mandela • advbenture eco tourism • port st johns • coffee bay
The old Transkei on the East Coast of South Africa is the traditional home of Nelson Mandela. The Wild Coast is a perfect destination for adventure and eco tourism.
wild coast south africa • nelson mandela • advbenture eco tourism • port st johns • coffee bay
Top Paying Travel Writing Markets
Want to make a <b>$1/word</b>? How about taking home <b>$1000 plus</b> per article? This is the realm of top paying travel writing markets!
travel • top-paying • travel writing • writing • money
Want to make a <b>$1/word</b>? How about taking home <b>$1000 plus</b> per article? This is the realm of top paying travel writing markets!
travel • top-paying • travel writing • writing • money
Mozambique – Holiday Paradise
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.
mozambique africa • holiday paradise • safari fishing vacation diving • islands beach camping backpackers • inhambane bay
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.
mozambique africa • holiday paradise • safari fishing vacation diving • islands beach camping backpackers • inhambane bay
Destination Thailand: Khao San Road
Khao San Road. The mystery destination famous for its cheap charlatans, sex scandals and drunken debauchery. What is its draw? What is its secret?
khao san road • khaosan road • khao san nightlife • thailand khao san • travelling to khao san road
Khao San Road. The mystery destination famous for its cheap charlatans, sex scandals and drunken debauchery. What is its draw? What is its secret?
khao san road • khaosan road • khao san nightlife • thailand khao san • travelling to khao san road
Paid To Travel: Teaching English
If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow :
tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow :
tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
Paid To Travel: Tour Leading
The job that allows you to travel the world, meet new people, find adventure, AND get paid to do it!
jobs in tour leading • overland tours • work abroad • adventure travel • travel jobs
The job that allows you to travel the world, meet new people, find adventure, AND get paid to do it!
jobs in tour leading • overland tours • work abroad • adventure travel • travel jobs
Preparing for Wilderness Nights
Nightfall in a wilderness can bring uncertainty and fear. With more backpacking experience you come to understand that night and early morning can be the best part of the trip.
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Nightfall in a wilderness can bring uncertainty and fear. With more backpacking experience you come to understand that night and early morning can be the best part of the trip.
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Tanzania: Two Top Safari Destinations
Tanzania is Africa's top safari vacation destination with the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area heading the list.
serengeti national park • ngorongoro crater conservation area • annual wildebeest migration • tanzania africa • african safari vacations destinations
Tanzania is Africa's top safari vacation destination with the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area heading the list.
serengeti national park • ngorongoro crater conservation area • annual wildebeest migration • tanzania africa • african safari vacations destinations
Wilderness Book of Shadows
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.
wilderness book of shadows • outdoor pagan rituals • sacred trail hiking • rituals on trails • oral pagan tradition
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.
wilderness book of shadows • outdoor pagan rituals • sacred trail hiking • rituals on trails • oral pagan tradition
Going It Alone
Backpacking alone is not recommended because of the danger involved. For those that accept the risks, it can be a rewarding experience.
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Backpacking alone is not recommended because of the danger involved. For those that accept the risks, it can be a rewarding experience.
backpacking alone solitude mountains wilderness ni
Exploring the Trail
Backpack very much and you may find what you considered important in life can begin to change.
backpacking • life values • trail • wilderness • good health
Backpack very much and you may find what you considered important in life can begin to change.
backpacking • life values • trail • wilderness • good health
Online Gear Deals
Bargains on Backpacking gear can be found online if your are patient. Backpacking gear is a good investment. It is very durable, and few things offer as much pleasure.
online backpacking deals • gear • sleeping bags • tents • backpacks
Bargains on Backpacking gear can be found online if your are patient. Backpacking gear is a good investment. It is very durable, and few things offer as much pleasure.
online backpacking deals • gear • sleeping bags • tents • backpacks
The Candelaria, Bogota
Bogota is shaking off its unjust reputation as mad, bad and dangerous. The Candelaria is the very heartbeat of this cultural and touristic renaissance.
bogota • things to do colombia • candelaria • plaza de bolivar • simon bolivar
Bogota is shaking off its unjust reputation as mad, bad and dangerous. The Candelaria is the very heartbeat of this cultural and touristic renaissance.
bogota • things to do colombia • candelaria • plaza de bolivar • simon bolivar
Cairo, Egypt’s Vibrant Capital
Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.
cairo • egypt • cairo egypt • egypt tours • egypt travel
Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.
cairo • egypt • cairo egypt • egypt tours • egypt travel
The Green Travel Article
Editors are hip to the ecotourism trend and welcome articles with a green theme.
ecotourism • green travel • travel writing • travel writer
Editors are hip to the ecotourism trend and welcome articles with a green theme.
ecotourism • green travel • travel writing • travel writer
An Irish Welcome
In a historic move this week, the Sein Finn and the Ulster governments came together to govern -- together -- Ireland's troubled north. The good news sparked some fond memories of meeting some Dubliner cousins recently, where I learned why they call Ireland "land of the welcomes."
ireland • family • travel
In a historic move this week, the Sein Finn and the Ulster governments came together to govern -- together -- Ireland's troubled north. The good news sparked some fond memories of meeting some Dubliner cousins recently, where I learned why they call Ireland "land of the welcomes."
ireland • family • travel
Power Potent Piezoelectric Packs
Scientific advances lead to effortless production of electrical energy which can be used to power small devices in the wilderness.
piezoelectric • backpack • straps • backpack straps • jonathan granstrom
Scientific advances lead to effortless production of electrical energy which can be used to power small devices in the wilderness.
piezoelectric • backpack • straps • backpack straps • jonathan granstrom
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Florida's Wekiwa Springs State Park is an oasis of opportunity for campers, hikers, and backpackers, as well as anyone who enjoys activities in the great outdoors.
wekiwa springs state park • wekiva river • rock springs run • florida • camping
Florida's Wekiwa Springs State Park is an oasis of opportunity for campers, hikers, and backpackers, as well as anyone who enjoys activities in the great outdoors.
wekiwa springs state park • wekiva river • rock springs run • florida • camping
Seven League Boots: A short review
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
seven league boots
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
seven league boots
Basecamping
Bascamping is the kind of backpacking I prefer. It involves climbing up to a heavenly location and staying put for a few days, giving oneself time to get to know the place intimately.
backpacking • basecamping • mountains • hiking • wilderness
Bascamping is the kind of backpacking I prefer. It involves climbing up to a heavenly location and staying put for a few days, giving oneself time to get to know the place intimately.
backpacking • basecamping • mountains • hiking • wilderness
Campfire Cooking
Get some great recipes for your next campout!
kids • children • outdoors • indoors • cooking
Get some great recipes for your next campout!
kids • children • outdoors • indoors • cooking
Backpacking Bargains on the Web
Backpacking Bargains on the web allow you to gear up at a discount - sometimes 30 to 70 percent off retail.
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Backpacking Bargains on the web allow you to gear up at a discount - sometimes 30 to 70 percent off retail.
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Fear and Backpacking
A little fear in the immensity and uncertainty of wilderness can be a good thing, reminding us of the mystery in life
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A little fear in the immensity and uncertainty of wilderness can be a good thing, reminding us of the mystery in life
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Sunday Mornings
Some find the divine in a church on Sunday mornings. Others find it lone on a high ridgetop, in the midst of wild nature
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Some find the divine in a church on Sunday mornings. Others find it lone on a high ridgetop, in the midst of wild nature
wilderness church forest holy hymn divine backpack
The Legend Of Yogi
A discussion of the notorious antics of national park bears that inspired the famous cartoon bear, Yogi. Special attention is given to three specific parks because of the contrasting behavior of the bears there.
yogi bear • yellowstone • yosemite • porcupine mountains • great smoky mountains
A discussion of the notorious antics of national park bears that inspired the famous cartoon bear, Yogi. Special attention is given to three specific parks because of the contrasting behavior of the bears there.
yogi bear • yellowstone • yosemite • porcupine mountains • great smoky mountains
Avoid Dehydration
Make sure you drink three to four quarts of water while backpacking in hot weather. Add a quart if you are traveling above 8,000 feet.
dehyrdation • backpacking • summer • drinking • thirst
Make sure you drink three to four quarts of water while backpacking in hot weather. Add a quart if you are traveling above 8,000 feet.
dehyrdation • backpacking • summer • drinking • thirst
Backpacking State of Mind
Backpackers often possess a restlessness and adventurous spirit, to carry all they need on their back, and trudge through mud, storms, snow, and streams.
backpacking • strenous • hard • uphill • mud
Backpackers often possess a restlessness and adventurous spirit, to carry all they need on their back, and trudge through mud, storms, snow, and streams.
backpacking • strenous • hard • uphill • mud
Packing Your Backpack
Loading your pack is not as exciting as starting up the trail, but the success of the backpack trip often hinges on it. Take enough gear and food that you are safe.
trip planning • backpack • gear • food • weight
Loading your pack is not as exciting as starting up the trail, but the success of the backpack trip often hinges on it. Take enough gear and food that you are safe.
trip planning • backpack • gear • food • weight
Safe Water for Drinking
There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.
water filter • water purifier • safe water • clean water • giardia
There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.
water filter • water purifier • safe water • clean water • giardia
BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
Bruges Preserves Medieval Charm
The Belgian city of Bruges offers visitors a bevy of museums, a market and canal tours. However, it's the amazing medieval architecture that keeps them coming back.
bruges belgium • belgian beer • bruges museums • michelangelo in belgium • bruges attractions
The Belgian city of Bruges offers visitors a bevy of museums, a market and canal tours. However, it's the amazing medieval architecture that keeps them coming back.
bruges belgium • belgian beer • bruges museums • michelangelo in belgium • bruges attractions
Cape Town: a quick guide to South Africa's second city
Cape Town has a certain aura to it. Having heard on one hand that is was a paradise beach city and on the other, a dangerous crazy place: it was time to investigate.
cape town • penguins • braai • table mountain • victoria
Cape Town has a certain aura to it. Having heard on one hand that is was a paradise beach city and on the other, a dangerous crazy place: it was time to investigate.
cape town • penguins • braai • table mountain • victoria
Cartagena to Panama
A fascinating voayge by sea from Colombia to Panama is one of the most fascinating ways to leave (or enter) the South American continent.
cartegena hotels • panama hotels • cartegena to panama • panama city hotels • cartagena hotels
A fascinating voayge by sea from Colombia to Panama is one of the most fascinating ways to leave (or enter) the South American continent.
cartegena hotels • panama hotels • cartegena to panama • panama city hotels • cartagena hotels
Creepy Trails to You . . .
How are you going to spend Halloween?
whitby • north yorkshire • seacliffe • dracula • bram stoker
How are you going to spend Halloween?
whitby • north yorkshire • seacliffe • dracula • bram stoker
Down vs. Synthetic Insulation
The pros and cons of two commonly used insulating materials for outdoor products.
down feathers • synthetic fibers • down sleeping bags • synthetic sleeping bags • down vests
The pros and cons of two commonly used insulating materials for outdoor products.
down feathers • synthetic fibers • down sleeping bags • synthetic sleeping bags • down vests
Mr Postman????
random responses to reader mail
rail pass • budget • hotel booking • london visitor travel card • savings
random responses to reader mail
rail pass • budget • hotel booking • london visitor travel card • savings
New Travel Guide to Singapore
New travel guides to Singapore appear regularly, but sometimes one comes along written with love and affection for the city together with intimate knowledge of its soul.
guide to singapore • john malathronas • myths and legends • the buddha's message is eternal • gays coming out
New travel guides to Singapore appear regularly, but sometimes one comes along written with love and affection for the city together with intimate knowledge of its soul.
guide to singapore • john malathronas • myths and legends • the buddha's message is eternal • gays coming out
Protect Camping Food From Bears
Don't get sloppy about protecting your food from nightime visitors. Bears can and will enter your camp to steal your food stash.
backpacking • bears • grizzly • grizzlies • bear bagging
Don't get sloppy about protecting your food from nightime visitors. Bears can and will enter your camp to steal your food stash.
backpacking • bears • grizzly • grizzlies • bear bagging
Summer Jobs!
It won't be long till school's out, and now is the time to get that summer job lined up. Find out where the majority of summer jobs are, both adventuresome and tame.
summer jobs • summer employment • camp jobs • student employment • cashiers
It won't be long till school's out, and now is the time to get that summer job lined up. Find out where the majority of summer jobs are, both adventuresome and tame.
summer jobs • summer employment • camp jobs • student employment • cashiers
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