Travel Resources Guide
As I sat on the couch the other day after a taxing day at work, I was confronted with the inescapable truth that I am fan of the BBC program, TopGear. This admission might seem a little strange coming from a young woman with zero interest in cars. For instance, I certainly could not be considered th
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When I was younger I have fond memories of camping trips into the forest, what I did not consider at the time, was the amount of time needed to plan a successful trip. Whenever you are planning a camping trip there a a number of things that you will need to consider in order to make it a success
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Booking a holiday to New Zealand can be a very exciting time. Once you have booked your flights, you'll lie awake at night wondering how on earth you are going to fit in all of the adventures, attractions and sights that you have heard about and researched, into your trip. Perhaps you have consi
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The antipodean winter is at the "Christmas in July" mid-point and there's currently a minimum snow base of 80cm across New Zealand's fourteen ski fields. This is the perfect time to get a bunch of mates together, rent a campervan and hit the slopes in style! There are several reasons why renting a c
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You've heard of tarping right? Wait a sec. I'm not talking about carrying around those heavy sheets of plastic your dad used to cover the wood in the backyard. I'm talking about lightweight tarps that many ultralight backpackers are now turning to in order to cut down on pack weight and still sl
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With a 2009 population of 90,000, Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (a Grand Duchy is a territory ruled by a Grand Duke). It sits at the confluence of the Petrusse and Alzette Rivers in the southern part of Luxembourg. It is by far the most populous city in the country,
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When you visit a national park such as Shenandoah National Park or Great Smokies National Park, it is like going to a famous museum. You want to do everything you can so that you do not leave your mark on the items at the museum. Imagine if every visitor to a museum left one little mark behind.
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If you are one of those people who enjoy nothing more than being up a mountain then it's likely you'll appreciate that your tent needs to meet your demands and then some. Vango's Force Ten range of tents offers you essential shelter at the end of a long day on the mountain. Their Force Ten Mo
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It doesn't matter if you are someone who camps frequently or just occasionally. The essential camping equipment remains the same. Here's what you'll need and how to find the right equipment for your next camping trip Backpacks: If hiking to your camping spot is a task you are going to have
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A portable electric grill can by handy in camping for the following reasons: it eliminates the need for fuel; it is safe; and it is convenient. Camping is not complete without the food, so you would definitely need to bring your charcoals and fuels which could be quite a hassle. However, a po
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