Here’s a cool bike camper that is a bike/tent hybrid for those light camping travelers.
| A revolutionary idea for mountain bikers who want to cut the stress of weekend missions in the wilds, Topeak’s Bikamper is a cyclist’s take on the caravan. Made of light waterproof nylon, the tent uses the bike frame and front wheel as tent pegs, which makes for lighter work. |
With two ventilation windows that double as a skylight for staring at the stars at night and a waterproof fly, the design is both functional and aesthetic. A solo traveler’s dream, despite the question which no-one has answered. What happens to the tent when you want to go for a cycle?
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CNN has some great tips on saving money while traveling in Miami, Florida.
| If you’re adventurous and on a tight budget, consider staying in a hostel. Rooms can house anywhere between three and 14 travelers, sleeping on bunk beds, from $18 a night per person to about $40, depending on season and room size. Hostels in Miami Beach include Tropics Hotel & Hostel (1550 Collins Ave.), Jazz on South Beach Hostel (321 Collins Ave.), and South Beach Hostel (235 Washington Ave.). |
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Here’s some great tips for women who are traveling by themselves.
| I arrived in Dublin yesterday, and it’s back to big city life for me. As I was exploring the city, I came to a beautiful little park with a little archway and a clock tower. I wanted to take some pictures, so I headed towards the entrance. There I found 6 Dubliners, each around 40 years old, clearly high or drunk (mid morning) and huddled around something they were doing with their hands. Oh crap, will they notice my camera and steal it? I had two choices, turn and run or smile and walk in. I chose to walk in, pulling my camera close to me, and noting if there were any other exits. There weren’t. I dawdled in the park for a bit, then made my way back out again. The drunken leader asked me if I would take his picture. I did. Harmless. |
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The most eco-friendly travel destination is probably staying at your home but if you must be eco-friendly while traveling, here’s some destinations you can check out.
| Eco-tourism became a buzzword about 20 years ago, and since then it’s success can be measured by how the concept has spread globally. There are companies and organizations everywhere from Costa Rica and Panama, to Tibet and Gabon, that help travelers enjoy exploring the world in an ecological and sustainable way. The idea that travel should be sustainable isn’t just happening in the developing world, but industralized countries are keen to develop green energy and environmentally sound practices to rural parks, fancy resort towns, and upmarket business hotels in major cities. Here are six of the regions that take charge in the development of green travel for everyone. |
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Here’s a good review of the best nude beaches in the world, knock yourself out.
| What good is a Garden of Eden type Paradise if you can’t enjoy it Adam and Eve style? Fortunately, the authorities in charge of Makena State Park, on the island of Maui, understand that – and the locals appreciate the tourism dollars naturist travelers bring. |
| No less beautiful than Big Beach, Little Beach is kept clean and sociable by the Friends of Little Beach/Maui Sunseekers, who also sponsor nude half-day cruises several times a year. littlebeachmaui.com |
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Here’s some interesting gadgets used during travel.
Zip
Drive
VST
Internal Zip Drive
The internal zip drive
from VST added less than a pound in physical weight, and gave me
the peace of mind knowing that all of my work was backed up on the
4 zip cartridges I brought along. Each day I would archive the photos
and panoramas onto the cartridges for safe keeping. |
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camera was the primary capture tool used in China. Everyday I would
take photos, either individual shots, or a series of 12 to make
the panoramas. I had a lot of fun with the camera, as it offered
a way to share what I was doing with the local people. Many Chinese
had never seen a digital camera before and were delighted to see
the photos in real time. |
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