camping

Important Winter Camping Trips

December 22, 2017

Camping in winter feels like freezing in the chilled atmosphere, and therefore, many people prefer camping in summers. But, if you think otherwise, you can enjoy the real beauty of nature in winter. Trees have shed their leaves, rivers and lakes are frozen and it looks just beautiful outside if you see the scenery. Winters offer a completely different landscape, which adds to the beauty of the surrounding. Even when it snows, winter can be fully enjoyed outdoors. You can find lots of people…

Out-Of-The-Box Last Minute Weekend Getaway Ideas

June 7, 2017

After a long week of fast life and pressure at work, you just want to unwind. Andrew Lowen has some ideas for how you can do it.

Svartisdal, Norway, Part 1

May 5, 2017

Bob Cranwell shares wonderful travel memories of camping in the Norwegian backcountry, in the shadow of a great glacier!

Tent? Trailer? Cottage? EcoCapsule could be all 3!

June 3, 2015

A sleek capsule with its own wind and solar power, and a tiny but chic and comfortable interior could change the whole picture for outdoor living, or even emergency shelter. Designed by a Slovakian firm and shown last week at an exhibition for…

Hiking Sani Pass, Lesotho, on a Budget

June 30, 2014

I wouldn’t go as far as claiming to be an avid hiker, but I’m not a novice in terms of physical activity. I believe in travelling on the road less travelled, well the road up Sani Passis is well-travelled, just by 4×4’s. My boyfriend…

Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, November 4, 2013: Sunset and Sunrise, Western Icefields, Mt. Kilimanjaro

November 4, 2013

I enjoy watching sunsets and sunrises whenever I can, mostly because of their beautiful light. This particular sunset (above) was partially blocked by a thick convoluted mass of clouds below us, but the diffused and changing light were…