Plotting for a vacation? Well Romania is “the” spot to be…it is easily the most diverse country when it comes to climate, terrain, plants and creatures snow assigned mountain tops along with a sultry shoreline- you are able to ski on snow or on water! It’s situated in southeastern Europe. Romania is encircled by Ukraine […]

With forethought and a little imagination your camping trip can be very enjoyable and a bit of an adventure. Before I go off on holiday I always have a practice in my garden and make sure I can remember how to put my tent up. When my tent is erected this also gives me the […]

Attention: the most fancy places are usually tourist traps. We suggest  to get lost in the narrow streets away form the big crowded ones. You should not pay more then 2 euros for a delicious crusty walking pizza. If saving is your travelling philosophy, you can also drink your water from the public fountains that […]

If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you.  Remember this – rain is a good thing; without it there wouldn’t be much backcountry to enjoy.  How you prepare for rain and how you handle yourself and gear in the rain, makes the difference between a great […]

Once again our planet’s largest gatherings of Bald Eagles in underway in Squamish British Columbia, just North of Vancouver BC, and just 50 km south of the world class Whistler Ski Resort.  Based on population estimates, up to 5% of the world’s bald eagles winter in the very this very accessible area.  From one viewing […]

Whether you are an experienced camping enthusiast or you are starting off on your first camping experience, it is important to have the proper gear and equipment. Many of the supplies can be expensive and some items may be hard to find. To get the most for your money, though, there are several tricks you […]

When it comes to enjoying a vacation on a limited budget, it is difficult to beat the appeal of the good old camping trip. After all, it costs next to nothing to pitch your tent in the back country wilderness of your favorite state or national park. A week long camping trip can often cost […]

There is no need to get 4 season tents for gentle summer camping. Even if there is a heavy downpour, the use of sleeping pads combined with adequate planning should keep everything fairly dry. The important thing is to not camp at the bottom of a hill, to make sure the rain fly is secure, […]

Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out?  Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list?  What can you give to the someone who already has everything?  The secret of gift giving is not always the “what.”  Many times […]

Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America?  It’s not baseball, figure skating or racing.  It’s bird watching.  That’s right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined.  With so many people hoping to see a bird they’ve never seen before, it’s not surprising to see a clamoring for the […]