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How To Survive 3 Nights with Man-Eating Bears!

Julie's Journal | December 13th 2009 by Julie Cantrell

  This year, during Fall Break, our family spent four-days backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Based on that experience, I can share 10 tips with you on how to survive 3 Nights with Man-Eating Bears! 1. Find a trailhead marked & read more

Penang, Malaysia

Mattanddebz.com | December 13th 2009

After a very long day and night of travel from Phuket in Thailand to Penang in Malaysia we hopped off train and on to the ferry over to the island. The colonial town of Georgetown is a friendly, cheap and down right tasty place to stay. After a nigh read more

drjay1966

In From the Storm

Yoga for Cynics | December 12th 2009 by YogaforCynics

If we are honest with ourselves, most of us will have to admit that we live out our lives in an ocean of fear.Jon Kabat-ZinnTo be awake is to be alive.Henry David Thoreau...was talking about how I sometimes feel nostalgic for the most tragic and horr read more

thoo2

旅游::独游胡志明(夜游下篇)

thoo2 - HungryPrettyMonster | December 12th 2009 by thoo2

文接 -1) 旅游:独游胡志明(前言篇) -2) 旅游:独游胡志明(抵达篇) -3)... Hungry? See more... read more

justson

The Wonderland Trail: Day 3

Just Northwest | December 12th 2009 by Casey Knopik

The Northern Rangers will be taking off from Sunrise and heading to Summerland.We'll start at 6,245 feet at the Sunrise camp and head down for about six miles to 3,800 feet, and the base of Goat Mountain. We then promptly begin climbing again.This ti read more

justson

The Wonderland Trail: Day 2

Just Northwest | December 12th 2009 by Casey Knopik

Today the Northern Rangers leave Dick Creek at 4,185 feet in elevation and head up to 6,000 feet before dropping down to 4,800 feet.We promptly will be climbing up 6,400 feet before descending to Sunrise Camp.Sunrise Camp is located next to Shadow La read more

AdventureArtTravel

RTW Videoblog #11: The Big Daddy Beijing

Adventure Art Travel | December 12th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

only 100 MB per upload. I guess I need to start working more on gettin my own site, huh? Off to Qingdao tonight on the overnight “sleeper.” I say “sleeper” because I am too cheap to pay for a berth. Yay for hard seats! … read more

justson

The Wonderland Trail: Day 1

Just Northwest | December 12th 2009 by Casey Knopik

Today the Northern Rangers will be hitting the trail bright and early. We have a nine mile day in store for us.We entered the Wonderland Trail at the Mowich Lake Trailhead and are heading to Dick Creek Camp.Mowich Lake is an elevation of 4,949 feet. read more

justson

Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier Preview 3

Just Northwest | December 12th 2009 by Casey Knopik

It's time for preview number three of the Wonderland Trail.The Northern Rangers take off on our great Wonderland Trail adventure, on Friday, August 7.The last two days I've previewed the history and facts about the Wonderland Trail and about wilderne read more

BluePacSolar

Restless Feet

Solor Hiking | Portable Solar Power Review | December 12th 2009

This is the time of year when most people are busy hurrying about their holiday shopping and dreaming of stocking hung by a fire. I think that perhaps God was also thinking about that when I was born and I slipped pass being placed in the traditional read more

StudentHelp

Talk to Everyone: Getting the Most Out of Your Travel Experience

StudentsInEurope Blog: The Backpacking Experience | December 12th 2009

Traveling can be a solitary experience - tap into the stories all around you! I don’t know about you, but I forget to talk to people. There’s a man who sits outside my favorite coffee shop with a sign: “I’m collecting st read more

wsnfjr

A Backpack With Wheels?

Enjoy Tremblant Aiglon – Tremblant luxury townhouse, chale… | December 12th 2009 by whisnu

5MUJ66DERK7H I wouldn’t have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the “Wheelpacker”(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can ev read more

mkbromley

How to Get Rid of Everything

Abandon the Cube Travel Journal | December 11th 2009 by Mike

Two years ago I packed up almost everything I owned and moved to China. One month ago I returned to America with three boxes of items purchased overseas and my clothes. So, how did I get rid of everything I owned to travel? — Its easier than yo read more

rockert

Reach Daring Heights in the Gila Wilderness

Travel Best Destinations | December 11th 2009 by Mircea

Backpacking through the mountains of New Mexico is no easy task, but some areas are more rewarding than others. If you are in the state then the Gila Forest is a highly recommended beautiful location worth visiting. Those who are fit enough to trave read more

egerson

Guest Post: Backpacking Highlights of China

Maiden Voyage | December 11th 2009 by Emily G.

Do you love backpacking? Read this guide to learn about the places you must visit when traveling China with a pack on your back. read more

AdventureArtTravel

How awesome does Honduras Look?

Adventure Art Travel | December 11th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

Help out on a conservation project in Honduras: www.i-to-i.com … Honduras beaches backpackers backpacking travellers travelers gapyear students adventure travel volunteering gapyears “gap year” volunteer wildlife abroad “Latin read more

AdventureArtTravel

Roadtrip Australia: VICTORIA – WHAT GOES UP…

Adventure Art Travel | December 10th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

Tim and Em head up the Great Alpine Road and Em screams down on a paraglide! Follow the adventures at www.vantastic.worldnomads.com, or on Twitter @Van_Tastic and @timmytank. … Australia Vantastic roadtrip Great Alpine Road surf oz “van-t read more

AdventureArtTravel

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Adventure Art Travel | December 10th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

Author Glenn Dixon examines the Dead Sea Scrolls. Adapted from the book Pilgrim in the Palace of Words: a journey through the 6000 languages of Earth. … “Glenn Dixon” Pilgrim “Pilgrim in the Palace” “Pilgrim in the read more

AdventureArtTravel

Survival Bows (The Tillering Process)

Weather The Storm | December 10th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

www.facebook.com Related Reading: Power Rangers Jungle Fury Annual 2010 The Camping Book (Dk) Navigation for Walkers Art Forms in Nature (Picture Archives) The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead read more

jerik76raver

Top ten essential experiences in Saigon, Vietnam

pinoy boy journals | December 10th 2009 by Jerik de Guzman

So for those of you wondering what is up for you when you visit Saigon "Ho Chi Minh City" Vietnam, i've made a list of 10 essential experiences you have to try/do when you're in the city. Of course apart from the casual mekong river trip a read more

jerik76raver

Saigon, Vietnam

pinoy boy journals | December 10th 2009 by Jerik de Guzman

fried spring rolls, craaazy motobikes, loud afternoons and pumping nightlife.. lots and lots of beautiful girls! i am coming back to Vietnam for sure, all the way up north next time! Vietnamese people are one of the most beautiful in Asia. If i can't read more

earlylite

Hiking Guides for The White Mountain National Forest

sectionhiker.com | December 9th 2009 by Philip Werner

Winter has finally arrived in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and while I am eager to test my skills and stamina in the colder weather, I will remember the rest of this year for a long time. I think this is the first time in quite a few years t read more

AdventureArtTravel

The Tibetan book of the Dead

Adventure Art Travel | December 9th 2009 by Hairy Nipples

of the Dead? Adventure writer Glenn Dixon travels up into Tibet following the trail of Buddhist pilgrims to the Dalai Lama’s palace in Lhasa, … “Glenn Dixon” Pilgrim “Pilgrim in the Palace” “Pilgrim in the Pa read more

globalmike

Details You’ll Be Happy To Understand About Pennsylvania Backpa…

Top Travel | December 9th 2009 by Werner Michael Heus

When it comes to outside recreation, Pennsylvania abounds with many opportunities. You have canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, skiing, fishin read more

thoo2

旅游:独游胡志明(夜游上篇)

thoo2 - HungryPrettyMonster | December 9th 2009 by thoo2

文接 -1) 旅游:独游胡志明(前言篇) 文接 -2) 旅游:独游胡志明(抵达篇) 抵达胡志明第一天 应该是大约下午4点了吧。 手上什么资料也没有。 沿着Pham Ngu Lao向着210多门牌走下去(门 read more

SmokyMtnHiker

Winter Mountaineering School

The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog | December 9th 2009 by Jeff

If you're looking to expand your winter hiking, backpacking and mountaineering skills, or possibly looking for an alternative vacation this coming winter, you may want to check out the Adirondack Mountain Club's Winter Mountaineering School this year read more

jerik76raver

Travel tickets to Thailand

pinoy boy journals | December 9th 2009 by Jerik de Guzman

Backpackers, Travellers, Anyone... If you're wondering what are the prices for bus tickets, airline tickets around Thailand. No need to go to the travel agency. It's all here. Price as of 2009. Happy tripping!!! See you in Thailand February 2010 pin read more

jerik76raver

Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand

pinoy boy journals | December 9th 2009 by Jerik de Guzman

Inside MBK mall where doodling is an addiction. Look at the brightly painted white walls with doodles upon doodles of cartoon animated characters. On my way to MBK mall for some more shopping. En route a connecting over pass towards the mall. Buy h read more

jerik76raver

5 tips for an awesome NIGHTLIFE in Bangkok Thailand

pinoy boy journals | December 9th 2009 by Jerik de Guzman

Why do people go back again and again to Thailand? It'll be my third time this February 2010 in the past two years. I, for one, find it fascinating to visit the country where prostitution is almost legal, shopping is extremely cheap, food very flav read more

StudentHelp

The Volcanoes of Italy

StudentsInEurope Blog: The Backpacking Experience | December 9th 2009

Sulfurous steam escaping from Solfatara, one of Italy's volcanoes You probably don’t associate volcanoes with Europe. Chances are, volcanoes make you think of Hawaii or the Pacific Rim. But if you’d like to add an unusual di read more