Articles written by John Pint

Hikers and campers in Mexico can take simple precautions to avoid or lessen the effects of an attack by aggressive Africanized honey bees.

Apr 29, 2009 - John Pint

Every year 2000 farms in the hills above Taif produce a hundred million roses which are double-distilled to produce much valued rose essence or otto.

Apr 17, 2009 - John Pint

A tape, compass and clinometer are used to measure and sketch caves while graph paper and a protractor are employed to produce high-quality cave maps.

Apr 9, 2009 - John Pint

Silent Way visual, spoken and written techniques can help students discover and learn from their mistakes, putting them on the path toward linguistic independence.

Mar 19, 2009 - John Pint

The Silent Way has techniques for using pictures and Cuisenaire-rod stories to help foreign-language students master large numbers of vocabulary items while having fun.

Mar 8, 2009 - John Pint

The climate and culture may be different, but the choicest employment opportunities for English teachers are in Saudi Arabia.

Mar 6, 2009 - John Pint

A good cobblestone road takes visitors to fumaroles, a picturesque hiking trail and magnificent views, not to mention roadrunners and pumas.

Mar 2, 2009 - John Pint

Some 2000 White Pelicans line up daily for free meals at the pueblo of Petatán on the eastern end of Lake Chapala, creating a spectacle for birdwatchers and tourists.

Mar 1, 2009 - John Pint

In Caleb Gattegno's Silent Way, discovery and awareness lead students to mastery of foreign language grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

Feb 27, 2009 - John Pint

The wide diversity of climate and terrain in western Mexico obliges hikers in this area to carry equipment whose purpose may not be self-evident.

Feb 18, 2009 - John Pint

Beneficial bats are in decline in Mexican caves while populations of the vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, which has unique abilities for survival, are flourishing.

Feb 16, 2009 - John Pint

Saudi Arabia has hundreds of limestone caves located only a few hours north of Riyadh, offering visitors a cool underground climate and stunning crystal formations.

Jan 12, 2009 - John Pint

Foreigners offered employment in Saudi Arabia should research location, social factors and the pros and cons of working in a different climatic and cultural environment.

Jan 5, 2009 - John Pint

Cavers in Mexico may easily breathe in the invisible spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, resulting in symptoms that can range from a bad cough to death.

Jan 1, 2009 - John Pint

Western Mexico's mountains, volcanoes, caves, canyons, tropical jungle and unique pyramids will appeal to hikers, campers, photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Dec 9, 2008 - John Pint

Hikers can drive to the top of Tequila Volcano, explore the lush woods inside the crater and climb to the top of The Plug, 2986 meters high.

Dec 8, 2008 - John Pint

A guide describing the various kinds, conditions, advantages and dangers of Mexican roads, with a Spanish translation of important terms.

Dec 7, 2008 - John Pint

Mexican ranchers go to great lengths trying to find gold and other treasure in caves and ancient tombs.

Dec 6, 2008 - John Pint

An inexpensive butane lighter can indicate the underground presence of invisible, odorless carbon dioxide and can help cavers avoid death by asphyxiation.

Dec 5, 2008 - John Pint

Carrying three sources of light, using a helmet and wearing adequate clothing can save the lives of cavers and spelunkers in the event of a caving accident.

Nov 10, 2008 - John Pint

Western Mexico has deep pits, beautifully decorated limestone caves and peculiar dangers which cavers and speleologists should be aware of.

Oct 23, 2008 - John Pint

Caves can be treacherous, but good training, gear and companions can turn caving into a safe and valued experience.

Oct 15, 2008 - John Pint

Well preserved artifacts and bones found in lava tubes suggest that the volcanic caves of western Saudi Arabia may be important to archeology.

Sep 20, 2008 - John Pint

Obsidian is natural volcanic glass of many colors and sheens. Grassroots artisans in Mexico are using Jalisco obsidian to produce true works of art.

Sep 9, 2008 - John Pint

How to act as a living mirror, providing students of English with the feedback they need to begin monitoring their own speech.

Sep 2, 2008 - John Pint

If you are already abroad and wish to learn the facts about tutoring conversational English, pay a visit to the teachers' room at the nearest school of English.

Sep 2, 2008 - John Pint

Tutoring private students in conversational English is easy to do and can help finance your stay in many foreign countries.

Sep 2, 2008 - John Pint

The qanat or subterranean aqueduct, is one of the world's oldest and most successful technologies and is still widely used today.

Aug 22, 2008 - John Pint

Cultural and other differences between the USA and Mexico run far deeper than one might expect. Starting a business in Mexico requires careful investigation.

Aug 15, 2008 - John Pint

Rio Caliente is a hot river running through cool, pine-covered hills near Guadalajara, Mexico. The mineral-rich stream offers hikers a soothing, natural massage.

Jul 15, 2008 - John Pint

Archeologists are restoring curious circular pyramids, built 2000 years ago by a mysterious civilization which dominated western Mexico from the town of Teuchitlan.

Jul 3, 2008 - John Pint

Saudi Arabia has mountains, coral reefs, ancient tombs, volcanoes, caves and spectacular sand dunes for hikers, campers, divers, cavers and climbers.

Jun 28, 2008 - John Pint

Hibashi Lava Tube is rich in rare cave minerals and contains a thick layer of dust so fine that the cave is now a working model for exploring the lava tubes of Mars.

Jun 24, 2008 - John Pint

Lava tubes are volcanic caves formed in molten rock. They can contain spectacular formations, bones, artifacts, live animals, icicles and more.

Jun 17, 2008 - John Pint