backpacking
backpacking
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by Steve Gillman - 2008-09-16
Cheap backpacking is accomplished in two basic ways? The first is to cut the cost of the trip. The second way is to spend less on the gear you buy. Here are some tips for doing both of these. ...
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by NET BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL - 2008-09-16
Backpacking is a fantastic sport that pits you against the rugged beauty of nature. It is a sport that one person can do or it can be done by groups of people. The beauty of backpacking is that it...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-18
"Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe." - Anatole France General If you decide to do an activity such as going on an organized trek you will u...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-19
"The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see." - G.K. Chesterton Going away from the tourist trail Extending your traveling experience does not necessarily mean traveling...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-19
As a backpacker you can spend quite a bit of time using the Internet to research your destination, make reservations and staying in touch with friends back home. Follow the below tips to avoid common...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-20
"Insurance is like marriage. You pay, pay, pay, and you never get anything back." - Al Bundy Getting the right insurance can be very important in case you run into problems. Here are some hints on pi...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-25
If you read your guidebook and check the Internet you can get the impression that everyone gets robbed or conned. This is not true, but if you take some basic precautions you can drastically decrease...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-26
If you are afraid of theft on trains or buses you can lock your bag to something with a wire. If you are on a night train you can pick an empty compartment and lock the door with a wire. Bad guys h...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-26
"You live. You learn." - Alanis Morissette There are some simple precautions you can take which can increase your security significantly while not being to much of a burden for yourself or keep you f...
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by Peter Siljerud - 2008-10-26
Unfortunately you can run into problems while backpacking. Do not get paranoid - it will ruin your trip, but do have a healthy respect for things that can happen. Certain places are higher risk and w...