When traveling to other countries, more and more travelers are concerned with traveling in a way that supports sustainability. Sustainable travel means supporting and protecting the local culture and environment of the places you visit. Travelers have a responsibility to respect the places they visit and to help promote economic development by supporting local businesses [...]
Many people love to explore a new country, or a new city. And there is no better way to do this than to use your feet as God intended. Walking can give you such a feeling for a place that you will never get from any other mode of transport.
If you’re trying to get out [...]
Other than looking pretty, camper awnings actually do serve a purpose! They protect us from the elements. Camper awnings over a doorway can do wonders for preventing rain to come into your camper when the door is opened. They provide some shelter for not only the campers, but also some of your camping paraphernalia which [...]
Here is a handful of tips that I have collected and would like to share. I hope you find them useful for your next travel adventure.
1) Get the right type of luggage for your needs. This encompasses a lot of aspects of your style of travel. How much do you need to pack into your [...]
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After a long week at work it’s time to head out and have a good time, right? Depending on where you live that may be very easy, but here in Napa, California it is unfortunately not. We have world class restaurants, wine bars, and shopping; but not a lot of places for [...]
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Each year the Tour de France winds its way across France and over recent years has also taken detours into other countries as well. Last year, 2008, the cycle race started in the United Kingdom before crossing the channel back into France. One French region that is always blessed with the tours [...]
Tuleeko loma päälle ennen kuin ehdit hoitaa kaikki työt pois alta. Lomalle ei kannata mennä siten että kaikki ikävät asiat on vielä hoitamatta ja että ne painavat mielessä juuri silloin kun pitäisi levätä ja antaa mielen rauhoittua. Miksi et hoitaisi kaikkia epämiellyttäviä puuhia jo ennen kuin jäät pois muista arjen kiireistä ja pakollisista hommista. Vapaa-aika [...]
My friends talked me into going on this crazy ride on the boardwalk here in Seaside Heights NJ. The ride is called the Tower of Fear. It is a really high tower that is like an elevator. Except instead of the elevator being an box you get inside of, the way up is a contraption [...]
The Napa Valley is world renowned for its wine and food. Many of the best wines in the world come from this area, and French Laundry in Yountville is considered one of the best restaurants. That’s fine and great, but what if you don’t have $300 for dinner and $100 for wine? Eat at the [...]