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The Adventurer’s Guide to Tour Italy

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Italy guide to travel

General Description

Napoli -  Penisola Sorrentina
[Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples - credit: Emilio Giordano]

Italy is in Mediterranean Europe, bordering France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. The country, which is a peninsula, is surrounded by the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, the Sicilian and Ionian Sea in the South, and Adriatic Sea in the East.

Italian is the major language spoken by most of the population, but as you travel throughout the country, you will find there are several distinct dialects corresponding to the region you are in. Italy has a diverse landscape, but can be mainly described as mountainous including the Alps and the Apennines mountain ranges that run through it. Italy has two major islands as part of its country: Sardinia, which is an island off the west coast of Italy, and Sicily, which is at the southern tip of the boot.

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World’s best hiking trails and trekking tours for individuals

Friday, December 21st, 2007

find your trails
Thanks to Robbie1

Here a list of the Top 10 of the top 10 hiking trails I’ve found on the net.

Have a look and use it as inspiration to find new travel ideas for your next vacations.
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Tips & advices to find gear reviews & adventure travel resources

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Learning by groups
Thanks to Rickmccharles

Have you ever asked yourself:

  • How to buy hiking boots?
  • How to keep drinks hot while hiking?
  • How to make hiking stick?

Here the ultimate list of “how to” sites and tutorials on adventure travels, hiking, cycling and other active sports.

[P.S. - At the bottom of the post there is a table where search directly tips from the best trusted websites] Read on…

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Foods good for hiking and top health tips for adventure travel

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Healthy vegies
Thanks to 27021814@N00

Food is the essential thing to consider while planning your trip.

With this short guide I’d like to share with you my simple Mediterranean diet tips to stay healthy while travel outdoor.
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Review of the essential outdoor adventure travel gear and equipment

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

packing outdoor travel gear
Thanks to Iandavid

Here a simple tutorial to help you build a list of the essential gear to carry with you while travelling.

By reading this article you’ll find info on:

  • The checklist of equipment to pack
  • The list of comparing websites
  • A buyer’s guide
  • List of links to review websites
  • The directory of brands in alphabetical order
  • A list of tips to pack your gear

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