Mark Twain once wrote in a letter to William D. Howells, “The Dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s!” There is no doubt that “man” can be unpolished, disloyal, and generally a disaster. If you don’t believe me, then just attend a professional wrestling match and watch the crowd get unhinged! On the other hand, it is easy for us to see how dogs are often loyal, noble, and courageous creatures no matter how…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the landscape while getting fit. However, it isn’t for the fainthearted – and yet a lot of people think they can just hop onto a local trail in a pair of sneakers and with a half-empty water bottle. Here are some tips on how you can make sure you stay safe on your hiking trip. Get Prepared Preparation is key. If you’re planning to go to a…
According to OnTheSnow, there are over 450 ski resorts in the country – but where are the best cities for skiers to live to take advantage of them? If you live in New Orleans like us, then you’re probably going to have to find a cheap flight or go on a long road trip to reach any of them. However, by basing yourself in any of these destinations, you’ll have access to some of the very best cities for skiers in the U.S….
There are definitely some wild sides to America. It’s such a big country, that it would be hard not to find something wild about it, whatever your version of that might be. So, many people are heading there at this very moment, just to experience something wild that they can’t get in their own country. Of course, if wild is anything but what you want, there are the serene, beautiful, parts of the US that would tickle your fancy. But…
When the majority of us go away, we book up in luxury hotels or Airbnbs which provide home comforts. The more appliances on offer, the more appealing an accommodation option might seem. That’s no surprise considering that many of us go away to chill out. For some, even the idea of doing laundry during that luxury week is too much. Sadly, easy trips like these don’t always make it onto the bucket list. They’re nice, for sure, but they don’t…
Going on safari is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things that most people who love travel do at some point. Because of this, you want to make the most of your trip. Sure, you need to make sure that you go to an incredible location, like the Hinterlands of South Africa or untamed northern Kenya, but you also want to make sure that you have the right equipment to enjoy your trip. Making the most of your safari should be a…
Some people are scared of flying, some think they are too old to take on a long journey and others of fearful of things that could jeopardize their safety. Just are just three of the reasons that people give for not traveling, but there is no end of others that produce travel fears in people. Whiles having fears is natural, travel fears are stopping people from experiencing other parts of the world. That is an awful shame, as they will…
When going on holiday there are many different factors that come together to ensure you have a good time. However, many people would agree that nothing is more pivotal than your choice of accommodation. After all, this is going to be your base for the duration of your stay. If you stay in somewhere that is lacking in basic facilities or is in an awkward location, it is going to be detrimental to your entire vacation. This post is here…
While some of us spend these winter months planning our summer vacations, others make the most of the winter sun. It may not be a hot beach, but trips to ski and snowboarding resorts are popular among tourists. And, it’s easy to see why. Nothing captures that cozy winter feeling like log cabins and snowy mountains. If you’ve never considered it before, though, a winter vacation can be confusing. Unlike your usual trips, you have a limited locale to play…
Traditionally a road trip has been viewed as a form of travel that only hippies engage in or those who are living some kind of alternative lifestyle, but it’s really not about that anymore. In the past decade, road trips have, not only become a rather popular mainstream way to travel but are pretty much the new best way to travel. So, before you try to get rid of that classic “clunker” at an auto salvage yards near you, check…