It's time to head out on your long anticipated vacation. You plan, pack and hit the road with your driving directions in hand. Everything goes well until you get lost. You're inevitably turned around just before nightfall, in the middle of nowhere. You can avoid frustration and stop turning your car in circles when you learn how to use your driving directi… read more
RAC, the UK equivalent of AAA, offers online route planning for driving within the UK, Europe, the US, and several other countries. Maps and driving directions are provided, and you can plan routes for multi-destination journeys easily. Although some far-flung locations in India, China, Turkey and Indonesia show up in the search options, RAC doesn't seem to… read more
Finding an excellent hotel in Peninsula, Ohio can be difficult, depending on your specifications. Some of Peninsula's hotels are secluded in forestry areas, while others are in the heart of this small town--all minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and attractions. read more
Whether you're setting out on a cross-country road trip or simply planning your annual holiday rounds, calculating drive times can take a lot of the stress out of traveling. Fortunately, technology has afforded us numerous ways to map out our routes with relatively accurate results -- even if there's traffic. There is also an easy formula you can employ to c… read more
Roughly 60 miles northeast of Charlotte is the City of Lexington, North Carolina. Lexington is home to over 20,000 residents and some of the best barbecue in the United States. So it comes as no surprise that of the four-star restaurant options in Lexington, a number of them are barbecue joints. read more
Hiking and walking are an effective and low-cost ways to stay in shape, and a pedometer can help you monitor your steps and progress each day. But because everyone has a different stride and step length, you need set up a pedometer to… read more
You're about to embark on a road trip through the desert and need to figure out the distance of the trip. Ordinarily, you'd just pull up Google Maps or MapQuest and get full directions, distance and estimated time, but there's no compu… read more
While traveling, considerations such as expense, time and accommodations must be evaluated to allow for proper planning. To determine these factors, travel distances between one location and another are almost always required. Doing… read more
Recreational heart rate monitors were developed in the late '70s for athletes to use in their training regimens. They continued to be used for a wide variety of uses, including heart rate target training and calorie burning and weight… read more
Maryland's Wisp Ski Resort is a lodge so close to the slopes you can ski in and out. Wisp isn't a winter-only getaway though. Fair-weather outdoor activities include mountain biking, fly fishing, paintball and golf at the on-site golf… read more
Lufthansa flies non-stop from 22 cities in North America to Germany, primarily Frankfurt. Alliances with other airlines adds service from an additional 100 U.S. cities. They also offer a generous baggage allowance for outdoor enthusias… read more
Birmingham, Alabama, offers nature lovers a variety of attractions, including hiking trails at Ruffner Mountain Nature Park and Aldridge Gardens, and biking trails on Oak Mountain. In addition, fishermen and swimmers can enjoy Lake Pur… read more
Road tripping to the West is a wonderful American adventure where it truly is the journey and not the destination that matters most. Because you will be traversing much of the country in a westward road trip, it is important to maximiz… read more
Depending on the cost of gas, driving can be the cheapest option for traveling as long as you stay on land. Even as the cheapest option, however, there are certain costs that one must consider before embarking on the journey. Perhaps e… read more
Chicago's elevated train system, known locally as simply "the L," is one of Chicago's best-known features. The L is also one of the best ways to get around the city, and riders get some great views of Chicago. The city has eight train… read more
Although much of the area around Riverside, California, has succumbed to development, several national forests and recreation areas remain within a short drive of the city. Within these parks are several lakes and rivers that visitors… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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