Trekking in the Himalayas is a fascinating adventure trip to explore the colossal peaks, for this is that we dedicate this post. We hope to meet the expectations of everything related to the preparation, in case something is left out, we would like to know their views. Well, let’s start with the preparation of our hiking in the Himalayas.

Photography by square_eye

One of the first questions that many people doing walking around here is … What to wear our hiking route in the Himalayas? First of all we will say that it is strongly recommended that the backpack heavier than 10 kilos. Even if you hire porters (carriers) I know a little solidarity and take what you really need. If anyone is thinking of taking all your technological gadgets eye! Be careful, because it is known that the iPod “die” at high altitudes. Also keep in mind that you’re in the mountains, you do not need to combine in terms of clothes, or go hand in hand with the latest fashions. (más…)

Belgium is perhaps one of the European countries where it is easier and more convenient public transport moving. One of the main reasons is its extensive and efficient network of trains, which makes it easy to navigate almost any of their cities.

Photography by Yoshimasa Niwa

Then I happened to summarize the features and options of the main means of transport that can be used if you travel to Belgium. As you can see if you plan ahead with something you can save lots of money. The prices shown in this article are updated to 2010.

Traveling to Belgium by plane:
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Diarrhea is one of the most common problems we have when we travel. The only way to avoid this disease is to be very careful what he eats or drinks that are usually the cause of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Silvia and a few years ago told us how to prevent diarrhea, but in Mexico where there is also met Montezuma’s Revenge and new remedies to improve my situation and that to this day it has worked quite well.

Photography by IMA Neuquen

Some of the recommendations to prevent diarrhea are:

Do not drink tap water or sources. As a general rule, try to drink bottled water to reduce the risk of intestinal problems. (más…)

Stress-free travel tips – Part II

- Bring your ID and passport, provided. It is important to take these two forms of identity if we leave the country, although not compulsory to have both (if you travel by the European Economic Community), because the key is to bring several documents. In addition, we must always keep in different places. For example, we can leave the ID at the hotel and carry a passport, or carry your passport in your backpack and ID in my wallet. The idea is to relieve the stress knowing that if we lose our purse or wallet stolen, at least we have somewhere else you need to identify and return home as soon as possible. Another practice that reduces stress is to take the portfolio as sheltered and close to the body as possible. Thus, with only a little rozarnos the area in question already know that all is well. (más…)

Stress-free travel tips – Part I

I acknowledge that the title of this post is somewhat tricky, since it is virtually impossible to travel without some stress. And this is normal, this is a new experience, given the uncertainty of what will happen in the coming days. First, it is rare that all in one trip goes as planned. In fact, it often happens that the unexpected leads after some of the best stories of our trips, those situations that challenge us, they became mini adventures and solve knew so well. Second, not all stress is bad, because it also keeps us alert at a time when we have no margin for error.

Photography by joiseyshowaa

Therefore, a minimum desirable level of stress, (más…)

Travel Tips: what technology we take?

Any person intending to make a trip over a long period and want to keep in touch with your friends, family, Internet, travel store photos and videos, make calls with local SIM cards, chargers with adapters, cameras taking pictures, among other exciting options.

Photography by D’Arcy Norman

The traveler should consider what gossip can be useful to take during the trip, but also usable, low weight, which take place, protective measures, etc.. (más…)

If you cross certain boundaries and of itself often becomes a long process of queues and bureaucracy, there is a curious document called ‘visa “that even I can not understand its usefulness. Yes, yes, I know that maybe in the beginning it was a way to make control inputs to the country, but today it looks more like an extra source for economic gain that control mechanism.

Photography by the mechanical turk

How I came to this conclusion? Preparing my trip, which will pass through several countries, I’ve found that no single type of visa but depending on the government, the agreements you have with the country of origin and basically its tourism policy, we will have different procedures for crossing the border. (más…)