Tag: storm
The World’s best places for watching thunderstorms
Thunderstorms can cause damage to buildings and other infrastructure and thus can be dangerous, but they are also fascinating and incredible to watch. You may…
Survival: How to weather the perfect storm in a snow cave motel
Sitting out a blizzard can be a frightening experience, but there are ways to make it less traumatic and to ensure that you come through…
Winter is coming – tips on how to walk on snow or ice
Winter is about to start, and for many it heralds the coming holidays, the snowfall, and the beauty that winter can bring. For others, there…
How to predict weather using nature signs
When it comes to predicting the weather by using nature signs, old civilizations were masters in doing it. If you’re on a wilderness trip without…
Some pointers for hiking with children and dogs
If you are planning an outdoor experience, it is possible to include the whole family – which probably means your children and dogs. There are…
Lightning storm safety while hiking, camping or backpacking
Nearly 24,000 people are killed annually by lightning strikes. The ones that survive suffer lifelong damage to their physical and mental health. Injuries don’t only…
Adrift – Poon Lim survived 133 days at sea on a wooden raft
Chinese native Poon Lim was a steward on a British ship during World War II that was traveling from Cape Town to Surinam. The Germans…
Storm survival while backpacking
Running into bad weather while backpacking is one of the toughest things to deal with. A storm will derail your trip plans and deplete you…
Can animals predict natural disasters?
In 2004 an 810-mile swath of the Sunda megathrust fault cracked under the Indian Ocean. It caused a 9.1 magnitude undersea earthquake off the shore…
Choosing a camping tent – Never an easy decision to make
Traveling seems to be getting harder. First of all, it is expensive and requires lots of organizing just to travel to a place, arranging accommodation,…