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Backpacking Safety Tips for Those Travelling Overseas

Planning trips abroad come with excitement and a lot of planning to make the perfect itinerary. It means a lot of phone calls to book those amazing villas and to hook all those friends that you want to tag along in your perfect vacation. From college trips to studying abroad or golf vacations with your office colleagues or hitting the road for a couple of weeks going to a foreign country means being aware a ...

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Six Camping Essentials for the Avid Hiker

During a camping trip, you will want to be prepared for any situation that you may encounter. This includes being able to effectively deal with changes in the weather, keeping warm and safe, staying hydrated and more. One of the most exciting activities that many opt to enjoy during a camping trip is hiking. If you are an avid hiker and will be hiking from one destination to the next while camping, it is no ...

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Hit All of Your 2013 New Year’s Resolutions and Enjoy It?

With each coming year we find ourselves at the threshold of what may be the most positively productive year of our lives.  For this reason it is common to take mental note of certain objectives or milestones that we wish to achieve in the months ahead.  Yes – the New Year’s Resolution. Most of these tasks require discipline and hard work and therefore may remain empty promises and nothing more.  Why not tak ...

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Camping Apps to Download Before You Set Out

You love technology especially the ease of finding everything you want or need right at your fingertips, but what if you’re weekend plans include a trip to the great outdoors? Not to worry, you can still bring technology with you. Camping check list: Every camping trip should start first with that all-important list of what to bring.  Right away you can search and find a few apps to get you organized and on ...

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The Backpacker’s List of Camper Essentials

It would appear that congratulations are in order - you’ve made your mind up, you’ve bought that gorgeous second hand camper van, and your VW camper insurance is up to date. You’re taxed, waxed, and you’ve even had the windscreen wipers replaced. Now all you need to do is stick a pin in a map and head off to see the big wide world - but woah there. Put down the keys, and listen to us - you’ll need to do som ...

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A Beginners Guide to Packing for Your Backpacking Trip

Backpacking is an extremely popular pastime for many people today. However, before you leave for your exciting adventure, you will want to make sure that you are properly prepared. There are certain items that you must pack for your trip, and they are listed below. First Aid Kit One of the first things that you will want to pack for your excursion is a travel-size first aid kit. This is essential in case yo ...

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Data Transferring for Travelers Made Easy

Just because you are on vacation or camping on the middle of nowhere does not mean you won’t be able to transfer data or send or receive important files for work or personal use. In fact, you even have numerous options to do it. [caption id="attachment_8179" align="aligncenter" width="300"] photo credit: gizmag.com[/caption] Flash Drives They come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing they have in common i ...

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Your Complete Guide to Travel Insurance

Avid travelers are able to enjoy the taste of different cultures wherever they go. Unfortunately, no place on earth is entirely safe. Wherever people go, there is always a fair risk of damage or injury, which ultimately lead to costs. Such unexpected costs may mark the end of a supposedly relaxing and joyous adventure. Fortunately, these expenses can be prevented with the use of a travel insurance policy. S ...

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For the Traveler: Managing Money Made Easier

How hard it is to hold on to your purse strings and still make the most of the thrills that traveling offers? Very;if you are a seasoned traveler you would know how bank notes slip like sly thieves right before your eyes. This makes managing money, crucial to your travel plans. Here are a few tips that help you do just that: [caption id="attachment_7187" align="aligncenter" width="300"] photo credit: techie ...

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Top 10 adventure activities to do in India

If you love exploring offbeat destinations and indulging in experiences other than the usual touristy ones, India has a lot to offer to you. From the remote islands of Andaman and Nicobar to the magnificent valleys of the Himalayan region, different regions of India have different kinds of adventure experiences to offer to the curious traveler. If you are one curious soul too, here is a list of top 10 adven ...

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