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Nomad Rick's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Making Your Kids Slow Down and Think My, how childhood has changed. Whereas most kids grew up spending time outdoors playing sports and such, today it is all about instant gratification. Bird Watching – Food to Attract Birds Bird watching is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country. To obtain sightings, you can either go to the birds or try to bring them to you. Rock Climbing Jargon If you are looking for an inexpensive extreme sport that is pure adrenaline and addicting, rock climbing may be just what you need. When you start out, you are going to need to know some of the following lingo. Fly Fishing – Stay Away From The Light! When you first start fly fishing, one of the first lessons you will learn is the rules related to light. Simply put, fish stay away from the light. Taking Fly Fishing To The Next Level Once you catch the bug, fly fishing will become more than something to do every so once in a while. When this happens, it is time to take your fly fishing to the next level. Preserving Your Fishing Experiences The more you fish, the happier you are. So goes the saying. While few of us would dispute this notion, it often helps to keep a record of your fishing exploits to preserve your experiences. Fly Fishing Jargon Fly fishing is one of those outdoor activities that has developed a language all of its own. If you are really going to get hooked, you are going to need some insight in to what people are talking about. The Ecotourism Revolution In the last 20 years, our understanding and appreciation of the environment and impact we have on it has increased dramatically. Mixed in with a healthy dash of capitalism, this has led to the ecotourism revolution. Figuring Out What To Get Dad He clothed you. He worked a job he may not have liked. He kept a roof over your head. Now the holidays are upon us and it is time to figure out what to get him. Who? Dear old dad, of course. Things to See in Venezuela If you are thinking of heading to South America, Venezuela is a country that should be on your list. Despite what you read in the media, there is little unrest and you should be fine as long as you use common sense. Cambodia – The Happiest Country in Asia Given the recent history of Cambodia, you might wonder why I refer to it as the happiest place on earth. Well, there is a real reason if you understand what happy means in Cambodian slang. Unique Travel Destinations If you love traveling, you will soon reach a point where you get tired of the usual travel destinations and tourist traps. Yes, some things need to be seen, but unique destinations will soon top your list of things to see. Things To See In Malaysia If you are planning on taking a vacation in the near future, I recommend that you travel to Malaysia. Malaysia is a beautiful place to really enjoy yourself. There are plenty of places that you can visit while you are there if you are traveling to site-see. If you prefer to just relax, there are plenty of places devoted to that past time as well. Birding – Where to Find the Birds Once you catch the bird watching fever, you are doomed. You will always find yourself looking for new viewing spots. Here is a quick primer on where to find them. Save Up Those Frequent Flyer Miles And Go To Space It would appear that we now have three new planets in the solar system. If you save up a lot of frequent flyer miles, you may be able to go where no man has before with them. Malaysian Holidays For Your Travel Itinerary Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a hidden gem for those willing to try something new. One of the best ways to experience the culture is to attend one of the many Malaysian holiday celebrations. Backpackers and Brazil If you are considering exploring South America, Brazil should be at the top of your list. Brazil is an absolute blast for backpackers given the friendly people and very happy attitude of the culture. Backpackers and Colorado From the plains of east Colorado to the Front Range to the soaring Rocky Mountains, Colorado is a slice of paradise for backpackers looking for a diversity of terrain. Backpackers and Canada Hitting the trails in Canada is practically a national pastime. From glaciers to plunging valleys to raging rivers, Canada is not for the meek, but is something you will never forget. Understanding Fly Fishing Targets On Flowing Water When it comes to fly fishing, the jargon can get a bit overwhelming if you let it. Here’s the plain English scoop on some common terms used. The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike Fly fishing on rivers and lakes is often portrayed as a communal zen moment in nature. Seek out the Northern Pike, however, and you are in for anything but a peaceful time. A Rare Bird Indeed For Bird Watchers – The Atlantic Puffin For most bird watching enthusiast, keeping an eye out for a rare sighting is of great importance. Sighting an Atlantic Puffin is just such rare sighting A Suet Way To Attract Birds To Your Yard No, I didn’t misspell the word sweet. Suet is a particular food that birds just can’t resist, to wit, a great way to attract them to your bird house. Best Times for Bird Watching One you have the birding bug, you will want to maximize your experience when it comes to sightings. Put another way, you will need to know the best times for bird watching. Trinidad Bird Watching Part of the Trinidad and Tobago Island grouping, Trinidad offers excelling birding opportunities. In fact, there are more than a few excellent guided options available. Bird Watching in Tobago Once you catch birding fever, it will overtake your entire life. In fact, you will start planning trips around it as can occur with bird watching in Tobago. Favorite Hikes in Upper California Beaches, Hollywood, sun and fun, this is the image most people have of California. The far north of California, however, offers hikes that rival anything else the state has to offer. Hiking To and Fro in New Hampshire New Hampshire is a state of inherent beauty, particularly during the fall when the leaves turn. Getting out and hoofing around gives you an opportunity to experience the pure bliss. Colorado Hiking Areas From the Front Range to the beauty of its parks, Colorado is an undeniable top destination for hiking. Colorado hiking areas are plentiful and present a wide array of challenges and scenery. Bird Watching in the Adirondacks Upstate New York is known for the fun and beauty that can be found in the Adirondacks. Bird watching in the Adirondacks is excellent and a combination of all the things that make the Adirondacks great. Bird Watching Prospects in the Amazon Rainforest Once you catch bird watching fever, the completion of your life list will become a dream. In that dream, there is little doubt that you will see the famous Amazon Rainforest. Breaking In Your Hiking Boots In San Diego Having grown up in San Diego, I am amazed at how packed and hectic it has become. Hiking for few hours gives you a chance to enjoy the area without the rat race element. San Diego Beaches San Diego is offered up as a great destination for people looking to take a vacation on the beach. Here are some recommendations on San Diego beaches from a local. Some Practical Tips on Packing For Your Trip Every year, millions of people take a break from the rat race by taking a trip. Unfortunately, most people pack much of the rat race and take it along with them! Visiting Alaska – The Domain of Mother Nature These days, it seems like humans are everywhere. Finding an adventure is outright impossible. A visit to Alaska, however, will convince you there is still open space in the world. San Diego Beach Hikes - Cardiff to Carlsbad San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the average home price being around $500,000, they better be interesting! The Secret To Keeping Kids Interested on Family Vacations Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do you keep kids interested and busy during the down times? Have them keep journals of the trips and their impressions. Travel Journals - Preserve Your Travel Experiences Traveling is a great way to escape the rat race and experience new cultures and places. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a travel journal for your trips. Backpacking Journals - Preserve Your Backpacking Experiences Backpacking is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your backpacking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a backpacking journal for your adventures. Khmer Rouge Prison 21 - The Chilling High School In Phnom Pehn, Cambodia Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself. Cambodia Taxi - a Leaf, a Radiator and a MacGyver Moment The roads in Cambodia are vicious, angry slabs of asphalt filled with potholes that would qualify as valleys in some countries. Fortunately, I had it made traveling from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh. Or so I thought. Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat, Sihanoukville Cambodia is a land on the mend. From 1977 through 1980, the Khmer Rouge ruled the country, fanatics bent on genocide. Millions were killed and the period was put to film in the movie, “The Killing Fields.” Fortunately, those days are over and the country is becoming a tourist destination. Switzerland - Interlaken, Zurich, St. Moritz and Geneva Switzerland is the land of skiing, chocolate and very private banking. Ah, but there is so much more to experience in the land of neutrality. Denmark - Copenhagen, Helsingor and Beverages Denmark is one of the hippest countries in Europe. Copenhagen is the center of activity with a lively evening scene, palaces and castles. France at 200 kph - of Grandmothers, Lyon and Rain In my teens, I traveled to France with my mother, father and grandmother for a month of sightseeing with a rental car. Michael Schumacher and Formula 1 have nothing on my father and our Opel rental car. Copenhagen - Of Elephants and Ice Rinks On my first visit to Denmark, I fell in love with the country and the city of Copenhagen. Contrary to my guidebook, you could see elephants and experience ice hockey in the dead of summer. France - Paris and Nice From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice. Portugal - Lisbon, Algarve and Lagos On the southwestern tip of continental Europe, Portugal is an old school country. In this article, we take a look at Lisbon, Lagos and the Algarve. Nearly Broke in Nice, France I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke! Lagos, Portugal - Casa Rosa and Joe's Garage If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go. Lost in Lagos, Portugal Lagos is a small town in Portugal built on a large hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. While its old world charm is evident during the day, it can be a real pain at night. The Ultimate Traveler's Day Dream Come True More than a few times, I’ve caught myself sitting at work day dreaming about dropping everything and just jumping on a plane. In October of 2003, I did just that. Flying Internationally on Chartered Planes If you’re a budget traveler, chartered planes will cross your travel planning path at some point in time. The quality of charter flights can be both good and bad. Travel to Italy - Rome and Venice Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. Ya Mule! Backpacking in Siena, Italy Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy. Sweden Travel - Stockholm and Karlskrona Known as the land of Vikings, Sweden is actually an odd mix of cosmopolitan cities and vast stretches of wide-open spaces. For budget travelers, Sweden is a bit expensive. Monaco - The Wealthy Conclave of Europe Perched over the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco is a picturesque country. With very high prices, most travelers can only afford to spend one day in this conclave for the rich. Monte Carlo - Paradise of a Different Sort Monte Carlo is the city of glitz and over the top indulgence. I had to see it for at least a day trip and ended up finding my food paradise. Romania - Bucharest, Dracula and Transylvania Mention Romania and people immediately think of Dracula and a mid-evil country. Recovering from years of economic misery, Romania is quickly becoming the hidden jewel of Eastern Europe. Ko Chang, Thailand - Water Festival of Loi Kathong Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang. Cambodia - The Blind Masseuses Cambodia has seen far more than its fair share of tragedy and misery. The blind masseuses offer a glimpse of the true Cambodian heart and will to carry on. North Spain - Santander, Zaragoza and Vigo Madrid and the attractions of southern Spain tend to get all of the attention. In the northern part of the country, Santander, Zargoza and Vigo are hidden gems. Old Spanish Charm - Valencia, Granada and Seville Much of Spain has undergone a modernization effort. Fortunately, cities such as Valencia, Granada and Seville retain much of their old world charm. France - Bordeaux and St. Tropez France and Paris, Paris and France. You’ll have a great time exploring Paris, but you’ll miss places like Bordeaux and St. Tropez if you don’t get out of the city. Ice Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences Ice climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and live on the edge. Alas, your ice climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a ice climbing journal for your adventures. Mountain Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing journal for your adventures. Hiking Trails - Preserve Your Experiences Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race, get out in nature and leave the stress of the world behind. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a hiking journal. Greenland - The Misunderstood Land of Intrigue Say “Greenland” and a traveler immediately thinks of a giant slab of ice. With attractions such as Disko Bay, Motzfeldt So Lake, and the hikes around Qaqortoq, Greenland is great for travelers looking for something off the beaten path. Halloween In Siberia - Sort Of Live in another country and you’ll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia. Writing and Walking - Beating Writer's Block Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk. Jam Band Writing Journals - Track Your Shows Following jam bands is a blast because of the music, places you see and cool people you meet. Jam band journals are great ways to keep track of your shows. Costa Rica - San Jose and Tamarindo Over the last ten years, the reputation of Costa Rica as a travel destination has grown leaps and bounds. Good places to visit include San Jose and Tamarindo. Costa Rica - Tales of the Guaro Every country has a unique beverage it claims as its own. In Costa Rica, the beverage of choice is Guaro. Costa Rica - VW Vans and Crawling Things For better or worse, man has tamed Mother Nature in many countries. My general impression is this isn’t the case in Costa Rica. Thailand - The Land of Smiles and Cheap Travel Thailand is known as the land of smiles, which is amazing considering the traffic jams in Bangkok. For budget travelers, Thailand simply can’t beat on price alone. Wat Doi Suthep, Chang Mai - A Not So Spiritual Journey The Buddhist Temples in Thailand are simply impressive. This is particularly true of Wat Doi Suthep, the mountain temple outside Chang Mai. Thailand - Chang Mai and the Night Market Chang Mai is the largest city in the north of Thailand and well worth a trip. In many ways, Chang Mai is similar to Bangkok, but without the mass of people. Travel Guidebooks - The Horror Section Travel guidebooks are like bibles for most travelers and sources of information salvation in a tight spot. Just try to avoid the horror section. The Oregon Trail - Beginning in Arrow Rock, Missouri The Oregon Trail holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Thousands of pioneers used the trail to populate the middle and western parts of the country in the 19th century. Travel Journals - How To Keep A Travel Journal It goes without saying that memories of trips and vacations fade with time. If you learn how to keep a travel journal, this need not be the case. Siena, Italy - Medieval Life and Horse Racing Italy has many well-known travel destinations such as Rome. Less publicized destinations such as Siena are even better. Italy - Milan and Pisa When visiting Italy, it seems every destination has enough historical sites to keep you busy for a month. Oddly, Milan and Pisa don’t fall into this category. Florence, Italy - Of David and Such Often consider “Rome Light”, Florence is the city of the Medici and art galore. Despite this, there is an odd modern influence in this hallowed city. Italy - Naples and Sorrento Italy is really two countries in one with the wealthy, historic north dominating. To get a taste of the south, Naples and Sorrento are your destinations. Giant Sequoias - Hiking Boole Tree Loop The Giant Sequoia trees of California are a site to see. Despite heavy logging efforts, you can still hike through these massive trees on the Boole Tree Loop. Pacific Crest Trail - History and Hiking It The Pacific Crest Trail runs over the mountain ranges dividing the west coast and the rest of the nation. There is a lot of history tied to the trail and it offers great hiking. Joshua Tree - Hiking Ryan Mountain With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Holiday Travel with Kids If there were every two words that went together, they are “holiday” and “travel”. They can be a pain in the neck during the holidays if you travel with kids. Pacific Crest Trail - Critter Problems Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a must for serious hikers on the west coast and through much of the world. While it can be great, you need to keep an eye out for potential critter problems. Olympic National Park - Green As Can Be If you love the color green, Olympic National Park is for you. Located in the State of Washington, this park is simply beautiful. Kenai Fjords National Park - Stunning Views Every once in a while, Mother Nature produces a masterpiece that simply leaves you breathless. Kenai Fjords National Park is one such masterpiece. The One That Got Away on the Green River Fly fishing can be a surreal experience mending the soul of any person. That is, until you have to deal with the one that got away! Rafting The River of No Return Whitewater rafting is simply a blast, pun intended. This brings us to the river of no return, an excellent challenge in Idaho. Adrenaline Rafting Basics Rafting down rapids is a good way to get the old ticker clicking over at a high rate. Here is an overview of the basics of rafting down the rapids. Packing Your Backpack for Europe Nothing beats backpacking in Europe if you get the opportunity. So, you probably want to know what to pack for Europe. A Basic Overview of Kayaks and Kayaking Kayaking is growing in popularity. It is a sport with a lot of variations, which are covered below in this article. The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids Rafting the river rapids is a major adrenaline rush. If you are going to hit the rapids, you need to know some of the basic language thrown around in the sport. Fly Fishing Accessories – Hanging Stuff Around Your Chest If you are going fly fishing, you need to have your critical gear with you while wading and casting. One of the critical pieces of equipment is your vest. Fly Fishing Heaven In Montana You can find good spots for fly fishing in most states, but some are more epic than others. Allow me to introduce you to heaven on earth for anglers. Flying to Another Country on the Cheap The Internet provides us the ability to see exotic locations and plan trips to them. If you are planning such a trip, here are some ways to fly to countries on the cheap. [1] [2] [3]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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