Published on Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Harry Barber It's important to carry a survival kit if you are going to go deep into the wilderness. What exactly is in a survival kit? Things like matches, a blade of some sort, and first aid supplies are among the usual recommendations. When you read the true stories of survival, though, you start to see that it is what's in a persons head that often determines if they survive...

Published on Sunday, March 4, 2012 by Harry Barber Do you remember back in those younger days of ours when adventure heroes like Indiana Jones were the movie protagonists du jour? Anybody in our age range will remember the travel adventure the brilliant and dashing Mr. Jones went through, a rollicking ride for all and sundry in the movie theaters. Now, now, your name doesn't have to be Indiana Jones (or even Harriso...

Published on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Harry Barber So, you have finally found the time for your deserving break. As for your big trip, you have already made plans on what to do. It seems that everything is ready. But what happens when you forget your favorite digital camera and you only discovered it when you're already nearing the point of your destination? Why does it happen that every time you go out of town, yo...

Published on Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Harry Barber Millions of Americans take a ski or snowboarding vacation every year. Winter vacations are becoming more and more popular options for family travel, which means winter vacation homes are also gaining favor with consumers. Whether your party is composed of your beloved family or some old friends from way back, these homes are great bonding headquarters. These ski ho...

Published on Saturday, January 28, 2012 by Harry Barber So you've probably thought of going on a whimsical, magical getaway all year long, and we would not be surprised the slightest bit if Disney World was one of the top destinations in your mind. By gathering the right data and analyzing it accordingly, you could come up with an inexpensive, yet enjoyable package. Why not spend some time comparing vacation packages and...

Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Harry Barber Traveling off-peak would be defined as traveling outside rush-hours to avoid overcrowding in public means of transport by the European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET). It may sound all too simple but as we might expect, it is actually easier said than done. Avoid crowds by traveling during the week, especially from Tuesday through Thursday ...