With the rising costs of airfares and the increasing time it takes to get through security at the airports; more and more families are deciding to travel by car for their vacation.  Most of us with young children are returning to the days we grew up in when we traveled most places by car with our parents.   We started asking other friends how they make the trip go easier and how they beat the "Are we there yet?", here are ten tips to help your car vacation go a lot easier: 1. Decide...

1. When taking taxis from an airport to your hotel, travel in the more expensive airport taxis and ensure that the drivers have official identification. Never take a taxi waiting outside the airport grounds. I know this sounds extreme, but it is by far better to be safe than sorry.  2. When traveling from your hotel to the airport, go by a taxi recommended by the hotel.  Again, taxis can be very dangerous. I can’t express that enough. 3. Try not to arrive in a new city or town...

Are you in the midst of planning a hiking adventure for yourself, a group of your friends, or your family? If you are, have you made a hiking checklist for yourself?  If you have yet to make a hiking checklist for yourself, you may want to think about doing so. Hiking checklists are ideal for those who are planning hiking trips, especially for the first time.   One of the many reasons why you should take the time to create a hiking checklist for yourself is because a hiking...

Are you interested in going on a camping adventure?  If you are, you are definitely not alone. In the United States, camping is often referred to as a popular pastime.  One of the many reasons why camping is so popular is because of all of the choices that you have. One of the many choices that you have is deciding how you would like to camp, in a motor home or in a tent. If this is your first or even your second time going camping, you may be unsure as to whether you should camp in...

Are you interested in taking a romantic getaway with your romantic partner? If you are, have you already decided where you would like to go and what you would like to do?  If you have yet to choose your romantic getaway destination and your romantic getaway activities, you may want to look into camping.  Camping is popular, but it is still considered unique, at least for romantic getaways.  With that in mind though, it is a romantic getaway that you and your partner would...

Are you looking for something to do this summer, spring, or even fall? Whether you are looking to do so something independently, with your family, or with your friends, have you ever thought about going camping? If you have yet to examine camping, you may want to think about it, as camping is often referred to as a fun and exciting pastime. Although it is nice to hear that camping is a fun way to spend some free time that you may have, you may be wondering if you should really go camping. In...

Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend that you may have no plans?  If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational.  If you are, you have a number of different options.  One of those options involves going on a hike. Hiking is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. While different individuals...

I am firmly convinced the country of India was transplanted from another planet. You will find no other place like it in this world. India  India is a country where you will see everything you can imagine. More importantly, everything you will see will be intense. You will not see a beggar, you will see millions of them. You will not see a beautiful beach, you will see the most beautiful beaches in the world. Places of wealth are so over the top you’ll be stunned. The shanty towns...

India's tourism industry is thriving due to an increase in foreign tourist arrivals and greater than before travel by Indians to domestic and abroad destinations. The visitors are pouring in from all over the world: Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. At the same time, the number of Indians traveling has also increased.  India is probably the only country that offers various categories of tourism. These include history tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism (ayurveda and...

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a day off that you have or even a whole weekend that you may have free?  If you are, have you ever thought about going on a hiking adventure?  If you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that the thought has at least crossed your mind before.  Hiking is not only fun and exciting, but, for many, it is also a great way to relax.   If you are interested in going on a hiking adventure, you may want to get...

Are you planning on taking a camping trip in the near future? If this is your first time going camping, you will need to get camping gear to take with you, as you may not already own it. While your first impulse may be to head on down to your local sports store, did you know that you have another option as well?  You do. In addition to buying your own camping gear, you may also be able to rent it. When it comes to determining whether you should buy your own camping gear or just rent the...

Have you ever heard of a hiking club before?  While hiking clubs do have different meanings, a hiking club is often used to describe a group of individuals who regularly enjoy hiking, often together in groups.  If you are an avid hiker or if you just enjoy going hiking, you may want to think about joining a hiking club. As it was previously mentioned, hiking clubs are often used to describe groups of individuals who have a love for hiking.  The majority of the time, you will...