Travel and Tour Ideas

Shirdi, best known as the 19th century home to popular Guru Shirdi Sai Baba, is a major pilgrimage centre in western India. It is also known as the Land of Sai. The famous temple of Lord Shani is located in a holy place called Shani Shingnapur near Shirdi. On Saturdays, […]

Physical Conditioning There is little doubt that when you are preparing for a hike such as the Appalachian Trail that physical conditioning is a major concern. The physical condition for preparation for a simple 6-mile and difficult hike is not what most of us would consider when we think of […]

I hear people talking all the time about external frame backpacks or internal frame backpacks. Asking which is better, which is lighter, etc? Well if you ask me, it’s more about comfort, weight and personal preference. Is one model better than the other? That depends on what and where you […]

When starting your final decision system on heading backpacking you would assume that your tent and other equipment is most vital. Even so, there is a thing that is more very important that you do initially. You can look at gear and distinct weights of tents, but if you are […]

Since it’s the third most populated city in the US, Chicago is filled to the brim with hotels, inns, hostels, and every type of accommodation available. It’s a hub for both international business and tourism. There is such a wide range of accommodation that you should be able to find […]

I was thinking today on what should be on a hiking gear checklist for hikers who are just starting out. With that in mind I created the list below as general guide to what you should be looking to acquire when getting your hiking gear together for a day hike. […]

About Australia Australia is both a country and a continent. It is very famous for its wide open spaces and natural wonders as well as deserts, its beaches, the “Outback” and the “bush”. This country and continent is considered as among the most highly urbanized countries in the world. It […]

Whether you’re the proprietor of a quaint bed and breakfast or the general manager of a 500-room luxury hotel, when you’re in the hospitality industry you know the details matter. Now more than ever before, people have a variety of choices when it comes to where to stay. Small towns […]

I spent over a year and a half living and working at the Grand Canyon. During that time I had the opportunity to go on a few different hiking and backpacking trips and was able to see the Grand Canyon from many different perspectives. If somebody was traveling to the […]

Water is one of the most important items in your pack, and one of the heaviest. You need it to sustain energy. You need it to avoid body aches, headaches, and becoming so uncomfortable that you don’t enjoy your hiking experience. If you can avoid carrying too much water, you’ll […]