Nahal Me’arot: the caves of old
The Carmel Forest is most commonly known for picturesque sea views, within the shade of pines. Less well known are the four caves were, in 1929, Dorothy Jarod, a British […]
Choosing the Trail for You
Annapurna Circuit versus Everest Base Camp The Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp (EBC) trails top most trekkers dream list, but if you had to choose only one, which trail […]
Permits: ACAP & TIMS
To hike the Annapurna Circuit you will need both an ACAP and TIMS permit. ACAP is the park entrance fee, while the TIMS money goes towards checkpoints and keep track […]
Food along the trail
Food in Nepal is good but simple. With a low-income their diet still relies heavily on cereals as a cheap and filling part of the meal. However, their dishes are […]
Island Transportation
Getting from Thailand’s mainland to the islands is simple, but can just as easily become a headache. Here is the information you need to make your vacation transportation smooth and […]
Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint
From Tonsai pier it is a twenty to thirty minute walk to the Koh Phi Phi viewpoints. You will climb up the hill that is to the north side of […]
Transportation Options in Nepal
Getting around in Nepal is an experience, no matter what form of transportation you decide on. For the simple routes (e.g. airport) a taxi is your easiest solution. Just remember […]
Ten Things You Must Do on The Big Island of Hawaii
by Mara Hochberg-Miller 1. Go to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Don’t get too excited, seeing red hot flowing lava is a pretty rare sight to see even in Hawaii. BUT, […]
Personal Notes on US Airports
When it comes to understanding airports you need to talk to a man who has spent more time living out of hotel rooms, working out of local Starbucks as much […]
Cooking Under the Stars
If cooking on the trail invokes images of freeze dried food and boiling water you need to become more original! Just because you are carrying your own food does not […]
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