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Articles tagged “outdoors”

Online Travel

Why GPS technology will never replace real-life survival training for trekkers

A new generation of outdoor enthusiasts relies heavily on GPS and tracking technologies to explore new terrain, but their lack of proper training has created dangerous, even deadly, scenarios.

Skift | 12 years ago

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The world’s 10 best nature walks around big cities

From Hong Kong's Dragon's Back Trail to a walk through New York City's Central Park, these ten routes get travelers close to nature without taking them too far from big cities.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Seven campgrounds that highlight the diversity of the American landscape

Experience a different side of American culture at these national parks where you sleep above a swamp, eat next to the ocean or Indian dwellings, or can bath in an actual bathtub of natural spring water.

Skift | 12 years ago

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10 destinations where the wildlife is almost too close for comfort

These parks and sanctuaries are set up so tourists can safely chase rhinos on foot, watch polar bears migrate, or dive with sea creatures without endangering themselves or the animals.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Two more climbers perish on Peruvian climb, bringing number to eight this season

As climbing becomes more popular the real life and death challenges get lost in the promise of the adventure-packed brochures.

Frank Bajak, Associated Press | 12 years ago

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Traveling from Paris to Provence via bicycle and stomach

Some of Europe's most under-served tourist routes straddle ancient roads connecting medieval towns and modern cities. The trick to discovering them, though, requires travel by foot or by bike. But the payoff is both delicious and memorable.

Skift | 12 years ago