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An Adventurers Travel Checklist
The following is a List that I have gathered through years of experience and research. They don't neccessarily apply to an Outdoor Adventurer. You Pick and choose your priorities according to your destination and the length of your stay. Visit ...

Golden Ring Of Russia - Travel Guide, Part 2
Sergiev Posad (founded in 1345, population 115,000) - the spiritual center of Russia, residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, where the remains of the first national saint, Sergei Radonezh, rests. In the heart of Sergiev Posad is a ...

Traveling With A Large Family
TIPS ON TRAVELING WITH THE FAMILY When traveling, most would not agree with 'the more, the merrier'. But it can be! Well, it should be. Traveling with the family can be hassle- free and loaded with fun. There is no reason you shouldn't bring the kids ...




Abcs Of Adventure Travel
 


A – Address peel and stick labels for all your family and friends before you go. Then stick to postcards along the way and you'll come home looking good.


B – Bottled water is a must – don't drink anything else.


C – Cookbooks from your travels are always a great souvenir. Cook a dish from one when you have friends over to see your video and pictures


D – Digital cameras save the day; their small and you never run out of film


E – Expect excitement; go with anticipation, not trepidation


F – Food is fun, try something you've never eaten before like zebra pate or Australian wine


G – Give generous tips, especially in poor countries, you'll be so glad you did


H – Hang out with the locals. Get to know a new person on your trip and get a photo with them


I – Inform someone at home of your itinerary


J – Journal every day. Can you remember now what you did last week?


K – Kids love it when you have packed little surprises to open along the way


L – Learn something: Take a pasta making course in Italy, Scuba diving in Argentina or Belly dancing in Bagdad (just kidding)!


N – Note the local artisans and buy something authentic


O – One substantial souvenir is better than a lot of small things. Then ship it home to lighten your luggage


P – Postcards will rescue you when your photography fails. You can never have too many


Q – Questions help you get the most out of all you see and experience.


R – Read before you leave. Read lots of books about your destination. Find out who the local best sellers are, and read one of their books.


S – Scrapbook within the first week of getting home


T – Travel as light as humanly possible. Dragging luggage


is no fun.


U – Unpack as soon as you get home.


V – Vaccinations and certain medications are necessary in some countries – be sure to check with the World Health Organization about what you need.


W – Whining never fixes anything – buck up and deal with the differences


X – exchange your currency at the airport or a bank and be sure you understand the value of your money


Y – You are the one who will make or break your adventure. Plan to be positive


Z – Zero in on one or two experiences and squeeze the most out of them. Adventure overload will leave you confused.


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