Archive for July, 2007

Jul
23
    

Camping is great way to feel the nature under your skin. However nature should be preserved. Here are a few basic things we should keep in mind when going into the woods.

Before you leave
Check the weather forecast a few days in advance and the day before you leave. I usually check more than one site always thinking what a meteorologist once told me: “Weather is not precise and that is why it is a forecast, not a plan.” However you can make your plan, by packing waterproof raincoats and good shoes. When there are signs that it might be raining, better do not go. In cities we are safe from storms, but in the mountains the situation is serious and even dangerous especially when there are thunders and lightnings.

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Filed by Maria on 23-07-2007


Jul
21
    

The longed summer is marked by extreme heats but unfortunately sun is not always good to us. Often many people suffer Hyperthermia, also called sunstroke. That is an acute condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. Each man is different and hence the predisposal to hyperthermia varies from one human to another and depends on the duration of the sun exposal and the general health condition.

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Filed by Maria on 21-07-2007


Jul
19
    

Amsterdam deserves its nickname definition of a place of “sex, drugs, and boo’s”. According to many foreigners who have been there, it is the world capital of sinners and to be honest probably the best place for a young traveler. Here is a turbo version of the city if you pass through it and you have less than 24 hours to look around. No sightseeing in the absolute way of sights, but definitely a lot to be done.

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Filed by Maria on 19-07-2007


Jul
18
    

If you own a pet, probably you have already experienced the troubles of traveling with it. Look no further, because recently launched Go2pets.com offers easy answers to all these picky questions like which hotel will let you bring your fluffy angel along, which airlines will take care of it or where to find poop bags while camping, vets and much more. The site is in collaboration with Purina but even if your cat doesn’t like Friskies, I think it still can be helpful.

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Filed by Maria on 18-07-2007


Jul
17
    

If you are bored and do not know what to do over the weekend, do like Cindy Kovax from Georgia. As she said “I was really bored just hanging out with my friends and we decided to take a plane to Europe”.

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Filed by Maria on 17-07-2007