Choosing the right foods for camping depends on your approach to the outdoors. Some campers relish the challenge of cooking outside and make gourmet meals with the most primitive of tools. For other campers, "getting away from it all" means not having to deal with the chores of preparing a meal. These campers are better served by bringing prepared food that… read more
Whether you go hiking or biking along the 16 miles of trails or pick up a basketball or volleyball game in Chapman Park, it isn't difficult to maintain an active, healthy appetite. Doylestown, Pennsylvania is a charming, community-oriented borough, less than 30 miles away from Philadelphia. Whether a resident or a visitor simply passing through, here are som… read more
San Francisco, the fabled city by the bay, abounds with recreational opportunities, from hiking in the nearby mountains and wine country to boating in San Francisco Bay or kayaking in the Pacific Ocean. The city also is known for its wide range of restaurants, ideal for replacing some of those burned-off calories, and has a handful of certified kosher eateri… read more
Located with the Delaware River to the east, Bucks County closing it in at the north, and Montgomery County to the west, the northeast section of Philadelphia comprises smaller neighborhood communities such as Somerton, Rhawnhurst, Frankford and Bustleton. Considered the heart of Philadelphia's Russian community, this area offers quite a selection of Russian… read more
Huntsville, Alabama, is home to a number of diverse cuisines, but its Korean fare is well-known throughout the region to both locals and travelers alike. From long-standing businesses in town to family favorites and upscale eateries, the Korean food lover can find a number of options to satisfy that hankering for authentic and traditional cuisine. read more
Your food list for camping depends a lot on the type of camping trip you're taking. If you are going on an easy outdoor weekend trip with the family and can bring a cooler, you have many more food options available to you. For backwo… read more
The longer your camping trip, the shorter the list of appropriate foods. If you're going camping only for a day or so, you can bring nearly anything you might want to eat. For longer trips, however, you need to bring food that is eas… read more
Southeast Asian cuisine is world famous for its varieties and influences. While many of the foods in these diverse countries feature rice and noodles, the preparation is quite different from location to location. From fish sauces in Vi… read more
Because the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn became the home of many Russian immigrants and has been called "Little Odessa," it's not surprising that many of its most popular restaurants serve dishes based on Russian cuisine. Its proxim… read more
Memphis, Tennessee, may be a renowned barbecue mecca, but the pig is by no means the only star on the menus of Memphis. Many fine-dining establishments offer steak in addition to their eclectic menus but at least three unique restauran… read more
On your next visit to Calgary, Alberta, drop by Canadian Olympic Park, home of the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, for a day of mountain bike riding along 16 miles of trails. During the winter, enjoy snowboarding, cross-country skiing… read more
Alexandria, Virginia, is located just outside of Washington D.C., and features a culturally diverse population. The diverse population means that diners can find most varieties of international cuisine within the surrounding area. The… read more
Japanese farmers began settling in Portland, Oregon, in the 1880s and soon created a community known as Japantown. Their influence and legacy can be seen today in Portland's Japanese Garden, the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center and the Japa… read more
If you must leave the great city of Chicago for one of its thriving suburbs, it should be on the condition that you do not have to sacrifice those things that made and continue to make Chicago a mecca for food lovers. One of these is p… 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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