In travel terms, Afghanistan is still mostly a destination for adventurous and experienced backpackers, unshaped by mass tourism, and those interested in visiting should carefully monitor all current travel advisories and message boards as to safety/security concerns, especially as international forces leave the country by early September 2021. But if you are interested in visiting, the main thing is to avoid Taliban-controlled areas, and many key parts of the country are relatively safe t
No, mercenaries have not overrun the Chinese lines, and there are no soldiers from the Mersey or the Thames or the Thyme. No bombs have been launched; no shots have been fired. No casualties have been reported; the hospitals are not full. And if any negotiations have taken place, it's been within tourist (and drinking) circles, not political ones. You see, we're not talking about normal society here. We're talking about an alien life form—visa runners.
For those of you who don't know what a
Our children grow up eventually and they want to do all sorts of things we don't want them to do however we remember being their age and we remember what we did and we have a hard time saying NO.
There comes a time, whether in their late teens or early twenties when sons and daughters alike want to go out and discover the world. This sometimes comes as a shock and a great stage of fear ensues; we find ourselves wishing we were still taking them to Disney to meet Donald Duck.
However they want to
SEASON 2 HAS ARRIVED! WHO'S EXCITED!?
So after saving some pennies for a bit after NZ, we've come to our next destination! My mom has always wanted to see Tuscany (thanks to Under the Tuscan Sun) and since her traveling prowess isn't the best, I'll be on hand to help out. With the pops at the helm, it's sure to be quite the adventure. So, a week in Tuscany (with a rental car) a train ride to Venice, and then off to Switzerland to do the Glacier Express, Zermatt, Lucerne, and Zurich (all in 5 days
This is a question that is asked frequently by visitors to Yosemite National Park and the answer is NO!
Neither the park nor anyone else can guarantee the safety of the water in rivers and creeks.
Either buy your beverages and cart out your trash or simply buy a water filter.
There are many such filtering devices on the market that range in price from $10.00 up. Check them out!
REI has a good selection. I personally use a chemical by McNett called Aqua Mira Part A & B.
Most filters are easy to carry
People have different 'traditions' for celebrating the New Year. For me, it's time to get out my favorite Yosemite map and the new calendar and start thinking about adventures for the upcoming Summer.
It's not too early!
You can make reservations for backpacking trips 24 weeks in advance and many Yosemite Valley campgrounds require reservations from March through November.
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/camping.htm
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