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(M) MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles

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The author presents a method to make your own ultralight, carbon fiber trekking poles. by Dave Hoyer | 2015-10-06*A couple of experimental ultralight trekking poles were made using carbon fiber tubes. These examples are for shorter trekkers, but can be changed to accommodate taller walkers. The "minimalist" is a fixed length trekking pole with a carbon fiber shaft, a tungsten tip, and an EVA foam hand grip. The "minimalist" is 39 in (1 m) in length, weighs 2.1 oz (60 g), and cost about $... (c) Backpacking Light Magazine - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

September: From City Stays to Road Trips

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I blogged very little this month. In fact, I think this was the first month that I made travel a priority and kind of took a break from social media and keeping you updated with blog posts in a long time. Part of it was because I had friends and family visiting for an epic road trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland, but I was also feeling a bit tired and just needed to take a step back and enjoy travel just for the sake of travel. So that’s what ... (c) THAT BACKPACKER - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Pirate Mama: Sailing with Her Little Boy

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January 2016 Mountain Mama will sail around the Virgin Islands with her four-year-old son and write about their adventures (and misadventures). The idea to sail around the Virgin Islands to debunk the stereotypes rolling around –even in my own mind – about single mamas started two weeks before Christmas. I was stressing over whether to pay my bills or buy presents. I graded myself a C- in the... (c) Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

How to Take the Perfect Photo: Advanced Techniques

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Today, professional photographer Laurence Norah of Finding the Universe, continues his five part series on taking better travel photos. Photographs are an important part of the travel experience and with so many of you being budding photographers, Laurence’s series is here to help you improve your photography skills. We’ve gone a lot of the basics in this series so, in part four, Laurence is taking... (c) Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

I Heart My City: Anson’s Edinburgh

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Anson Clark was born in northern Scotland, but has been living in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh since 2000. His job takes him around the world, but he’s always happy to be back in his home city, even if it’s raining (again). For Anson, Edinburgh, “a city surrounding a castle built centuries ago on an extinct volcano,” is a place of contrast. “Choose the ... (c) Intelligent Travel - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

PHOTO: Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park, Slovenia

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Click on above photo to view it in large format: Beautiful Lake Bohinj in Triglav Natinal Park in Slovenia, is surrounded by spectacular Karst limestone hills. A trail around the lake can be hiked in about four hours. (Visited 77 times, 77 visits today)The post PHOTO: Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park, Slovenia appeared first on Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel. (c) Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Madrid’s best rooftop bars

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The Principal Madrid has given the city an intimate new rooftop bar. So in celebration of stiff drinks and fresh air, we bring you three of our favourite sky-high terraces in the Spanish capital. FOR INTIMATE ENCLAVES LA TERRAZA WHERE The Principal Madrid WHAT A newly opened, glass-walled, seventh-floor temple to tipples, with views that stretch (on a clear day, at least) to snow-capped mountains. ... (c) Smith Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

A luxury holiday in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

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Returning to Funchal, for a luxury holiday in Madeira (which is part of Portugal), was really high on my list. For like 15 years. It seems like a joke – but not going back for such a long period of time was one of the silliest things I have ever done. ... (c) Mrs. O Around the World - a luxury travel blog by Ana Silva O'Reilly - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Experience: Seizing Sideline Charms in Peru’s Sacred Valley

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Machu Picchu is a bucket list item for many, and for good reason. Even I, the jaded travel writer, had tears come to my eyes the first time I set eyes on the Incan ruins peeking out from beneath the clouds. But too many travelers skip over the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas, the beautiful corridor between Cusco and Machu Picchu. (c) Passport Luxury Travel Blog | Kiwi Collection - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

10 Strangest Buildings in the World You Have to Visit

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This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 22, 2015 This isn’t any ordinary travel list, but then again, you’re not an ordinary traveler. For the unorthodox globe-trotter, no bucket list is complete without some of the strangest buildings the world has to offer. From Brazilian museums to amazing Las Vegas hotels, these architectural works are definitely not your average buildings. Habitat 67 in Montreal, ... (c) Leave Your Daily Hell - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Forget “Moist” — These Are The Words That Travel Editors & Writers Hate

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pixabay.com In the same way that the word “moist” is pretty universally hated, there are some travel-specific words that are guaranteed to make most travel editors and writers cringe. We asked our staff and friends in publishing to share some phrases that we 100 percent admit are way annoying (and that, yes, we do all fall back on during desperate times): “Nestled“! Especially at the beginning of a sentence. “Wanderlust” is an evil word — may it sink back into the earth. Also, the word “cerulean” to describe the color of water is ... (c) Shermans Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Cycling In The Air in the Cloud Forests of Ecuador

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This luscious and green travel update follows on from The Cloud Forests of Ecuador We’re Cycling in the Air… Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I want to close your eyes and imagine two things for me. One, that you have the soundtrack from The Snowman playing in your head, ba-dooms and all. (We’re just going to cunningly switch the word walking to cycling.) And two, that you’re high atop the cloud forest, ready to launch off into the mist on a rickety, stickety looking tandem bicycle thing with a roof hook. Allow me to explain. ... (c) Inside the Travel Lab - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Our Time in Luxembourg

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1Dad1Kid.com I’ve always been curious about this relatively small country in Europe. It isn’t a place you read a lot about, which is part of what intrigued me. We were invited by the Grand Duchy to take part in a press trip, and our brief time in Luxembourg was really great. It’s definitely a place I want to return to explore more. First Impressions We took the train from Rouen to Luxembourg City which was pretty comfortable. As we left... (c) 1Dad1Kid.com - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

#StudyAbroadBecause Haggis

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Categories: Best OfStoriesBody: Writer, Hedonist, Patron of the Arts. Ariadne Vales d. Caldera is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Born in Purple. Dublin Street is her first book. The author currently resides in her native New York after a protracted stint in Europe. When she isn't writing, she is tending to her legions of honeybees, all named Persephone. What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane?

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Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane? We’ve taken many flights with our boys over the past three years. With each flight we learn something new about baby/toddler travel. On our trip to New Brunswick last month we decided to bring our baby car seat on the plane. It was a gamble. What if he ... (c) Traveling Canucks - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Dealing With Underwhelming Travel Experiences

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Hopefully you didn’t let out an audible groan when you read today’s post title because you’ll get no argument from me that this ranks highly amongst so-called “First World Problems.” And yet for anyone who travels, be it near or far, prolonged or a quick jaunt, we all have moments or entire trips that leave us feeling underwhelmed. When we plan a trip most of us spend a long time sorting out all of the details, doing research and anxiously anticipating that moment when we leave home and travel to see something new and different... (c) LandLopers - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

A day trip to Cambridge

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The university town of Cambridge is an easy day-trip from London. In this article we take a look at how to get there and how to get the most out of your visit. Why visit Cambridge? This is an incredibly attractive part of the world. Situated on the River Cam, the city is dominated by the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1209. It’s the buildings of the university and its associated colleges, libraries, and chapels that create an otherworldly street-scape that is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies. ... (c) E Travel Blog | Today Travel News & Trip Ideas - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

World Leaders In Travel Take To The Stage At WTM

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Influential movers and shakers in the travel industry will be at World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry – to debate key issues affecting the trade. read more (c) eTurboNews (eTN) - Original and unique global international news with a focus on travel and tourism - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Travel Japan: The Obscure UNESCO World Heritage “Site” You’ve Never Heard of

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Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. UNESCO’s List of World Heritage sites has become something of a “bucketlist starting point” for many travelers. Among many of the world’s most famous landmarks, the list includes: Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America. ... (c) Vagabondish - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Planning Your Travel Budget and Finances

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This is part of the travel tips chapter from my new book The Adventure Traveler’s Handbook. To read more on it, head over to my book page or to Amazon. For me, budgeting is part of the fun of trip planning. It’s the first step in my planning process, and it often makes me feel that I’m getting closer to making the... (c) Wild Junket - Read entire story here. … [Read more]