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Amali Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 18, 2009
...ed Fine Jewelry
Amali designer Sara Freedenfeld discovered her passion for making jewelry while backpacking through South America. Sara launched her company, Amali, in the spring of 2006, and has ...
Traveling Light and Sleeping Rough
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 25, 2009
...Rolf Potts at Vagabonding took a look early this month at the ultralight backpacking craze. And the truth is that you can get by these days with very little weight. Ultralighters have refined their ...
Hey! You Wanna' Be a Travel Writer?
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 13, 2008
...he-beaten-path destinations
- European Adventure: Stories from your latest Europe trip. For e.g.
* Backpacking and hostelling info, tips, and tidbits
* Ideas for student and budget travelers
* Person...
That Bag will Cost You
in Latina Viva, on May 22, 2008
...he reason for your trip.
Sure, you can pack for 6 months in just your carry-on, if you plan on backpacking through Europe for pleasure.
But traveling for business changes that list. Suddenly a...
Outdoor News Update: Newfoundland Skiing & the Appalachian Trail
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...s about to set out on the Trail for 40 days of hiking in an attempt to break the World Alpine Style Backpacking Distance record which is currently set at 620 miles. It also happens to be the 10th Anni...
Hostel: Carbisdale Castle
in Cool Picking, on January 29, 2008
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Are you in that backpacking phase of your life? Or are you looking for some cheap-but-not-so-gritty places to stay while you're around Europe? One perfect place to go is the Carbisdale Cas...
Backpacker's Apparel Guide 2007
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...ackets to t-shirts. The testers wore the clothes while they participated in outdoor activities from backpacking to skiing.
Here's what they deemed the best:
Most Versatile [50-75°F]
Ibex Wooli...
Backpackers' Nightmare
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 24, 2007
...r be able to wake up from.
Rather than explain further, I'll let these stories tell you about backpacking adventures turned nightmares:
Imagine being held by heavily armed and dangerous guer...
Flashpacking
in Wandalust, on September 13, 2007
...y thought of to identify a new breed of backpackers.
Usually when you say that you are going to go backpacking, people have the impression that you have plans of going into the woods , going ca...
Lost (or Found) in Hong Kong
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 23, 2007
I mentioned Hong Kong in a good light a couple of days ago. So I'm not hesitant about pointing a downside. Karl Taro Greenfeld, whose articles for Time, Salon, and World Hum come as close to explaining Asia as it really is, gives an ode to Hong Kong's famous Chungking Mansions. A budge...
There is still time to take a summer holiday
in Tech Without Wires, on August 14, 2007
... Toolbox.
For those a little more adventurous you might want a summer vacation with an edge, like Backpacking in the Amazon , or a trip to the World's Best National Parks: Galapagos Islands .
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Backpacking
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 8, 2007
... Budget Travel is often associated with backpacking. Backpacks give travelers the mobility and flexibility that they need.
You rarely see backpackers toting around laptop computers hence, y...
Andrew Skurka Attempts to Hike Great Western Loop
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 24, 2007
I have a new hero and his name is Andrew Skurka. Why? Not only because he was the first person to hike the Sea-to-Sea Route from Quebec to Washington. For those who can't measure distance, that's 7,778 miles. More than that, he hiked a piece of it in the middle of the winter.
Now, the Du...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Dave Lee (Part Two)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 17, 2007
This is the second part of the interview with Dave Lee. Read part one below .
How did you prepare for this trip/adventure?
Besides reading a guide book on belize , I bought some insect repellent and sunscreen.
What influenced you to take this trip?
I traveled to Costa Rica the...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Dave Lee (Part One)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 17, 2007
.... You can learn more about Dave, his trip preparation, and eventually his journey, on his blog, Go Backpacking .
Why do you travel?
Independent travel offers the chance to experience a freedom...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Timen Swijtink
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 19, 2007
...e or two to come along on something, it makes the trip more exciting for me as well. This goes for backpacking in Asia to hiking the coast of California.
What's your next outdoor adventure? Whe...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: David Howard
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 22, 2007
... senior editor of Backpacker , one of the best outdoor magazines dedicated to hiking, camping, and backpacking in the United States. His job to research, investigate, and sample some of the country&#...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Wade Heflin (Part One)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 8, 2007
...tdoor activity/sport and why? That's a hard one. I love canoeing, mountain biking , and backpacking. But if I had to pick one activity that I enjoy the most it would have to be mountaineer...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Kraig Becker (Part 2)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 1, 2007
This is the second part of the interview with Kraig Becker. Read the first part below .
How did you prepare for this trip/adventure?
The safari didn't require any special type of preparation or training. However, in order to get ready for Kilimanjaro, I increased my normal workouts qui...
Friday Recap
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 27, 2007
...in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, I penned the first Gear Junkie column, which covered an innovative backpacking stove from Mountain Safety Research. Since that time, The Gear Junkie has expanded to ni...
TravelBlogger : a community of travelers from around the world. Interview de Ian MacKenzie
in Les Explorers, on March 19, 2007
...ess the value that everyone is generating online.
What are your personal taste for:
Travel: Backpacking
Travel destination: I really enjoyed Southeast Asia
You have the micro
If you&...
Things You Need in Your Backpack
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 18, 2007
Apart from your travel documents and clothes, backpackers like you also need a lot more little things as additional reinforcements. Like...
Rain jacket . It's light and compact. Since you will be walking a lot to save on transport cost (and to discover more of the local scene), it's alw...
Backpackers
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 22, 2006
Global Exploration by Inexperienced Travelers, a TV show.
Survival Tip for the Broke Backpacker
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 10, 2006
To be young and broke is the norm for a big percentage of the youth.
To be young and broke while travelling abroad is a different matter, though.
It's what nightmares are made of, especially for those who are travelling on a budget in a different country where the most familiar person you ...
Scratching the Surface of Budget Travel in Southeast Asia
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 26, 2006
... When you say backpacking on a budget, most people in the West think of one destination - Southeast Asia.
Experience and see the exotic beauty of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Phil...
Are You A Wild Woman?
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 24, 2006
...ed to make your own outdoor adventures safe, comfortable, and fun.
Whether you want a rejuvenating backpacking or river trip, the physical challenge of a women's rock climbing or mountain biking ...
NOLS - Outdoor Learning
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 1, 2006
...edible people (NASA astronauts... Cameron Diaz...)
Some of the courses emphasize skills such as: backpacking , Wilderness Medicine, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Kayaking. Some of the locat...
Exotic Vacations
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 24, 2006
...Check out Lifehacker for an alá-McGyver solution to keep mosquitos away from you while you are backpacking in, say, tropical South East Asia.
Remember, for this kind of travel, you need to ...
Universal Packing List
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 3, 2006
...d to bring. It all, of course, depends on where we are going, how long we will be away, if we are backpacking or if we can afford to lug around a big luggage, etc.
Amy Ziff tells us how to pa...
Las Vegas ich komme!
in Das Reise-Weblog, on April 26, 2006
Flug und Hotel sind gebucht, Koffer ist gepackt, Wetterbericht sagt (natürlich) Sonnenschein, und gute Laune habe ich eh fast immer. Fünf herrliche, pulsierende, lebendige und ereignisreiche Tage stehen mir
auf dem grössten Spielplatz, oder sollte ich lieber sagen Unterhaltungspark für Erwachsene...
SPRING BREAK
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 6, 2006
... some late season carving. In addition I will be making out to Joshua Tree National Park for some backpacking and wildflower gazing.
I will post the second and third parts of the Miss Del Sont...
THE OUTDOOR SPORTS LIST: #4 HIKING
in The Outdoor Weblog, on February 3, 2006
...ased, cheaper models of hiking boot that compete with real leather boots in terms of affordability. Backpacking for several days and longer wilderness treks require a serious pair of boots. The Merrel...
Multiply Gives Social Search A Shot
in The Dating Weblog, on May 2, 2005
...neighbor during his vacation, and a blog entry written by your
co-worker's nephew when he was backpacking through Europe," according
to Peter Pezaris ,
Multiply's founder and CEO....
Backcountry Blues Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 12, 2005
... into the Sierra Nevada wilderness. "No," I say, "that's just not for me. I love backpacking - in the Summer - but snowcamping? No way." My preference would be to do multiple l...