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Some great tips for backpacking in South East Asia
South East Asia is a beautiful place and is well worth the time to visit, and there is plenty of advice out there about what…
The difference between sea and river otters
Sea otters, as the name suggests, are marine animals, and they live just off the coasts of the Northern and Eastern Pacific Ocean. These animals…
Using ancient sun block methods for your next trip
You probably know that the best protection from the sun is to stay in the shade. But, sometimes that’s not possible because there’s no tree…
15 DIY Survival Uses For Cinder Blocks & Great Video on Building a Rocket Stove
Cinder blocks are those big rectangular bricks that you see being used in construction a lot. The hollow blocks are usually made of concrete and coal…
Guide to Emergency Lighting Techniques in a Survival Situation – Great Video Too
Currently, the majority of Americans and people across the world get their electricity by being connected to the power grid. This means that if and…
Coca tea – A traditional remedy from the Andes
Even though its use has been discouraged by Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the coca tea is a traditional drink from the Andes. However, it is still…
Villa Las Estrellas – The small Chilean town in the middle of the Antarctica
Villa Las Estrellas or “The Stars Town” in English, is a small town in the middle of the Antartic. It was founded in 1984, by Pinochet who…
How not to lose your luggage at the Airport
One of the many things that can befall you while you are heading for the holiday of your lifetime, or even a good old family…
Pollution in the Ottawa River is 200 years old
A concise definition of the word ‘pollution’ is given in the dictionary as the presence in the air, water or soil of a substance with…
Successfully climbing Aretes and avoiding falls
A sharp, vertical edge that simply juts out from the face of the cliff is known as an arete. These are not only an aesthetically…