Italy Bicycle Trips with a Rental Bike, Good Idea or Endurance Test?

Taking a tour in Italy? Bicycle Trips are a once in a life time vacation and you want it to be all about fun and life experiences and certainly NOT an endurance test. But without the right bike, traveling for 6 or 8 hours a day could become just that! So what can you do to make sure the bike you end up with is as great as the scenery around you?

Dakota Watches -- More Than Timepieces, Survival Tools

The Dakota Watch Company opened its doors in 1945 and since then, gained a reputation for high-quality precision and durable products. The company was founded by Albert Cooper under the name Cooper's Fixery in Cincinnati, Ohio and at that time, their products consisted mainly of a large variety of services, from scissor sharpening to watch repair.

Pan For Free Gold In The Historic California Mother Lode

With the high prices of gold these days, many folks are interested in panning for gold for fun and recreation. While the chances you’ll strike it rich are dim, if you will work at it, there is still gold out there to be found. This article describes a beautiful little spot where one can dredge, sluice, metal detect, or pan for gold, all for free.

A Summer Holiday in Cordova, Alaska

Now that summer is nearly here again, I long to return to Cordova, Alaska and its water, forests, ice, and mountains. Seeing fresh, wild, Copper River salmon on sale at my local supermarket makes the longing to go there again even stronger.

Camping Destinations Around the World

There are literally hundreds of camping sites across the U.S. and Canada, and all over Australia, Europe and countless more places around the globe.

Chao Yang Rark Area In Beijing

ALTHOUGH IT LACKS ANY REAL HISTORICAL OR aesthetic interest, both its south and west gates have over the last five years or so been developed as entertainment and dining venues, with varying success

Carrying Water In The Outdoors

Carrying water in the outdoors can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. If you're not going to be outside very long it's no problem, you just carry a bottle of water with you and you're good to go. However...

Mosquito and Insect Protection - Best Essential Oils to Use & Methods of Application

A synergistic blend of essential oils can be more effective for getting the results you desire than any single essential oil. Learn the pure essential oils I recommend you use in a blend for natural mosquito and insect protection. This NATURAL insect repellent is highly recommended for protection against mosquitoes, fleas, horseflies, chiggers, ants and other insects. Be safe and healthy this summer with this NATURAL insect repellent that does not contain any DEET (which is known to have toxic side effects).

Features of a Backpack

The backpack has become a common feature throughout the world today whether it is used by students to carry their school equipment in or whether it is used by mountain climbers or hikers. Certainly since the first one was introduced these lightweight but versatile packs have become a way of life. In this article we will be taking a closer look at some of the various features of the backpack.

Sicily And Malta Cultures - A Look At Two Mediterranean Islands

Sicily & Malta are two lovely islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The two islands have a lot of cultural similarities. Located on the west of the southern end of the Italian peninsula, separated from the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina, Sicily is autonomous region of Italy. Located to the South of Sicily (Italy), the East of Tunisia, and the North of Libya, the Republic of Malta is Island country of Southern Europe.

Water Rafting Adventure in India

This article focuses on adventurous white water rafting trips in India, exploring all exotic moments in water rafting.

Camping Along the Poudre River in Colorado

Looking for a place to camp this year in Colorado? The Poudre River is Colorado's first designated Wild and Scenic River and one of the camping meccas in the state. Look to the Poudre when planning your next camping triip to Colorado by finding out what this area has to offer.

Adventures in Peru - Down Canyon, High Plains Hike

The beginning of April, I took Jen, a friend that I met while hiking the PCT last year, and her friend, Katie on one of my favorite hikes in the Cotahuasi Canyon area. I picked them up at the airport in Arequipa on Wednesday morning at about 7:00 and we left directly for Cotahuasi. It was a beautiful sunny morning in Arequipa, as usual, so I was hoping we would get a good view of the mountains on our way.