New York City Food Tours
February 7th, 2010Travelling No Comments »Explore Manhattan’s unique neighborhoods; it’s really cool to learn about New York history while tasting foods from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Importance of Winter EyewearJanuary 27th, 2010Advices, Tips & Tricks, Skiing & Snowboarding No Comments »When you spend a lot of time on slopes (doesn’t matter if you are a ski beginner or a snowboard master) don’t fail to protect your eyes from damaging golden sun rays. The light is reflected from the snow and the result is up to twice the normal amount of UV rays. Moreover, the harmful effects of solar UV radiation at 2000 meters can be 30% higher than at sea level. Protective eyewear is the first way to prevent sun damage to the eyes. Ski Sunglasses and Ski GogglesThe eyewear is a very important safety element to your winter sports activity. The right pair of sports sunglasses or goggles should suit your type of activity and the anticipated weather conditions. The first point to consider is the lens color. Read the rest of this entry » Lapland Skiing - Ylläs and LeviNovember 6th, 2009Skiing & Snowboarding, Travelling 2 Comments »In Finland and in some parts of the world, particularly Britain, the Province of Lapland is considered the traditional home of Santa Claus (Joulupukki). Unfortunately, this post is not a research concerning Santa Claus origin =) but a short review about skiing and snowboarding beyond the polar circle.
Right Yoga Mat for Successful Yoga PracticeOctober 22nd, 2009Sports & Fitness No Comments »
Quite every yoga studio has mats for rent, but there are a lot of reasons to buy a personal one. First of all, yoga mat (also called a sticky mat) is used to define personal space; second, it creates traction for your feet and hands. It’s a very important function of yoga mats, especially when you get a little sweaty. And here we can see the main disadvantage of rented mats: you can’t be sure how often they are being washed, as a lot of people use them. Yoga mats can be purchased for $25 and this is not a big price for hygiene. But try to get the best quality mat that you can afford, because a good mat will last for years and provide better usage. And, if you plan to do any yoga at home, you need a mat. Read the rest of this entry » How to Catch a PikeOctober 15th, 2009Advices, Tips & Tricks, Fishing & Hunting 1 Comment »First of all you need to find pike locations. Pike feed on minnows, walleye and frogs, so you’ll find pike in places which support such wildlife. Pike are a fish that can be caught in great numbers in all seasons. In summertime pike will be in shallow water, usually bedded down in weeds, because of bright sunlight and shade which bring hunting benefit for pike-predators. In deep weeds try any hooks that look like minnows. From one side pike is a very aggressive fish, from another side it is enough lazy to forage for a meal if it can take a free one. You can catch a pike by using small fish. But big pike would rather not waste too much time and energy chasing bugs or minnows. So, use a bigger fish to draw a greater pike. In the fall time the pike will be feeding like crazy because they are getting ready for the up coming winter. You should be focusing on trolling. And if you find the bait fish you can be assured that you have found the pike. Don’t be in a hurry, before a pike take your lure, it will play with it and bite several times. Leave your lure in the water even if you had the pike and lost it, it is possible that the pike will return. And you will see the float take off through the water if the pike hits your bait. Anytime at the end of the day is a good time for fishing. Trial and error is the best way to find the fish and find out how they are reacting and to what. And the whole aim is to have fun; of course you will have more fun if you catch the pike. Good luck! Fight Snowy Canada with a SnowblowerAugust 28th, 2009Advices, Tips & Tricks 1 Comment »
Snow is always coming unexpectedly and you should be prepared. In Canada with its frequent snow and ice ATV snowblowers save time and labor. This equipment is efficient, clearing driveways and large walkways in minutes; it makes cities and towns look like in fairy tales. Snowblower is probably one of the most used items during snowy winter. How to Buy a Snowblower
Medieval Week FestivalAugust 18th, 2009Camping & Hiking, Travelling No Comments »Each year hundreds of people across Europe awaken the ancestor inside, find their heritage and their roots by recreating and reliving the distant past not just as lords and ladies, but also by playing the parts of merchants, craftsmen, musicians, foot soldiers and peasants. History is “in” and people flock to take part in the combination of history, role play, and shows that some call “histotainment”. London Travel TipsJuly 8th, 2009Travelling No Comments »
CountrysideIf you are compelled to be in London during the peak season, it can be a good idea of spending at least part of the time in the surrounding countryside. Cambridge can be reached by train in an hour from either Kings Cross Station or Liverpool Street Station, and a fine day can be spent touring the colleges and sites. As you might expect of a university town, the shops are ordinary but the pubs are excellent. Oxford, the same distance but in another direction, is equally distinguished academically but rather more industrial. Read the rest of this entry » The Ancient City of AthensJune 25th, 2009Travelling No Comments »The capital of Greece is an icon of European tourism, but it is not a long time since they braved the traffic, crowds and uneatable food.
ConnectionsFor visitors to Athens the agony used to start at airport, but the new Athens International Airport which was built in preparation for the Olympic Games in 2004, has transformed the experience of visiting Greece. It has excellent passenger connections to the city, modern trains get you to the citycentre in just 40 minutes, and it doesn’t matter that the new airport is in the hills 30 kilometres east of Athens, which is much farther than the old coastal airport. Because the airport was designed for larger numbers of passengers than it generally sees, there is plenty of room. The competition for tarmac space at most other major airports experience does not exist. Landing fees are high, but most users feel they are worth it. The traffic jams are as bad as ever and Athens taxi drivers are no more honest than before, but the new underground railway means that visitors don’t need to use them. Public transport is cheap (10 euros for a week’s ticket) as well as fast and astonishingly clean. Below the surface, it is easy to forget you are in Greece at all. Read the rest of this entry » Forest Fire Survival TipsJune 18th, 2009Advices, Tips & Tricks, Camping & Hiking 2 Comments »
Every year forest fires burn thousands of acres, wildfires can easily jump streams and roads, and it can travel faster than you can run. Don’t make the most common mistake when you are trying to escape a wildland fire, don’t try to outrun it. Knowledge Of The TerrainA good knowledge of the terrain you are in gives you the best opportunity of surviving a forest fire. One of the first things to learn is that a forest fire travels uphill much more quickly than it travels downhill. Therefore, you might be able to keep in advance of the fire by moving downhill as quickly as you can. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Canada is a well known place for its dry powder snow and sunny days. From one side great snowdrifts are fun for children and virgin lands are happiness for snowboarders, but from another side meter snow is a headache for people responsible for clean roads and safe paths.
London should not be visited from June to August. Traffic jams feel much worse on hot days and the queues for everything interesting will be unbearably long. London roads are still congested and the underground railway is often faster than a taxi. There are no tourist-free months but the best days to visit are in May or September, when the days are fairly long. If shopping is the main aim, November – December is even better. Prices drop in the January sales, but the crowds grow correspondingly.
Everybody knows that forest fires are dangerous, but not a lot of people know how it is difficult to survive if you are trapped. A forest fire can wreak an incredible amount of devastation in a few hours.
