Day hikes are a great way to get some exercise in a beautiful, natural setting. If you’re anything like me, a short day hike is preferable to a backpacking trip because you can travel light, and you don’t have to sleep on the cold, hard ground. A day hike will get you back to ...
If you are the type of person who not only appreciates the outdoors, but likes to get out there and see nature in action first hand by taking a hike or even a walk, then you may find that the right hiking staffs can help you enjoy your expeditions much more. A walking stick ...
Before we get into the whys and wherefores of waiing we need to understand the meaning of the word “farang”. In this and other diatribes with which I hope to inform and amuse you about the delights of Thailand, you will come across farang frequently. If you’re Caucasian and not Oriental, then, in Thailand ...
If there is someplace you can go and sit back to be amazed by the beauty and spectacular natural creations of the almighty, it is here. The Smokey Mountains are the most beautiful and magnificent natural wonders of our country. It’s got hundreds of miles of hiker trails, wildlife so diverse that one can’t ...
The port city of Oporto or Porto, is better known for its fortified wines than its historic port, which marks the end of the 560-mile-long Duoro River. The surrounding Douro Valley not only makes for a perfect vineyard, but the hills are one of the best places in Portugal for hiking. If you are ...
