Comments for Trip Adventure Travel Blog http://www.tripadventure.org/blog Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:06 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 Comment on List of top ecotourism destinations for a green adventure holiday by What’s Green Tourism and its effects on the Environment | The Green TKR http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/top-ecotourism-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-90 What’s Green Tourism and its effects on the Environment | The Green TKR Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:06 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2008/01/04/top-ecotourism-destinations/#comment-90 [...] part of Global warming caused by travel, is especially the ecotourism, practiced in remote destination. It’s so because it requires the use of air travel to land is those [...] [...] part of Global warming caused by travel, is especially the ecotourism, practiced in remote destination. It’s so because it requires the use of air travel to land is those [...]

]]> Comment on Ideas for a voluntourism adventure vacation & travel for charity by Enrico http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/travel-for-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Enrico Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2007/12/27/travel-for-charity/#comment-39 Please Vicky, don't self promote. If you have something interesting send me it and I'll review it, but please don't SPAM. Enrico Please Vicky, don’t self promote.

If you have something interesting send me it and I’ll review it, but please don’t SPAM.

Enrico

]]> Comment on Ideas for a voluntourism adventure vacation & travel for charity by Vicky http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/travel-for-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Vicky Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:57:26 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2007/12/27/travel-for-charity/#comment-38 Hi, here at [Removed] we offer both these types of responsible travel trip, all carbon-offset. - voluntourism holidays, which typically last 2-3 weeks an include sightseeing, relaxation and time spent volunteering on humanitarian, community development or conservation projects - charity challenges which, unusually, combine a physical challenge such as climbing Kilimanjaro or canoeing the Zambezi, with volunteering on a project local to the destination for charity fund raising - we can also offer the above on a bespoke group basis, with a tailor made itinerary, for any organisation or corporate group. Further information can be seen at [site removed] (one of Yahoo's ethical Finds of the Year websites) or feel free to get in touch with any questions: [mail removed] Hi,
here at [Removed] we offer both these types of responsible travel trip, all carbon-offset.
– voluntourism holidays, which typically last 2-3 weeks an include sightseeing, relaxation and time spent volunteering on humanitarian, community development or conservation projects
- charity challenges which, unusually, combine a physical challenge such as climbing Kilimanjaro or canoeing the Zambezi, with volunteering on a project local to the destination for charity fund raising
- we can also offer the above on a bespoke group basis, with a tailor made itinerary, for any organisation or corporate group.

Further information can be seen at [site removed] (one of Yahoo’s ethical Finds of the Year websites) or feel free to get in touch with any questions: [mail removed]

]]> Comment on Questions & Answers on Hiking – Backpacking – Trekking & Walking by Lois http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/questions-answers-on-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Lois Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:39:13 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2008/01/03/questions-answers-on-hiking/#comment-37 Hi, You have developed a good and helpful list. You might consider adding more information about socks for hiking, because there are now many good choices , especially from Smartwool and Thorlo. Others thoughts include more information about a new GPS and personal messenger (the Spot Satellite Messenger), more information about water carriers, such as CamelBaks, and water sterilizers including the Steri-Pen. Here are some links to the points suggest above: Smartwool: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/equipmentsuppliesgifts/fr/SmartWool.htm Spot Satellite Messenger: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/equipmentsuppliesgifts/qt/SpotMessenger.htm SteriPen: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/survivingadventuretravel/gr/SteriPen.htm CamelBaks: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/bicyclingtouringmountain/gr/camelbak.htm Lois About.com's adventure travel guide Hi,

You have developed a good and helpful list. You might consider adding more information about socks for hiking, because there are now many good choices , especially from Smartwool and Thorlo. Others thoughts include more information about a new GPS and personal messenger (the Spot Satellite Messenger), more information about water carriers, such as CamelBaks, and water sterilizers including the Steri-Pen.

Here are some links to the points suggest above:

Smartwool: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/equipmentsuppliesgifts/fr/SmartWool.htm

Spot Satellite Messenger: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/equipmentsuppliesgifts/qt/SpotMessenger.htm

SteriPen: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/survivingadventuretravel/gr/SteriPen.htm

CamelBaks: http://adventuretravel.about.com/od/bicyclingtouringmountain/gr/camelbak.htm

Lois

About.com’s adventure travel guide

]]> Comment on Questions & Answers on Hiking – Backpacking – Trekking & Walking by Jamie A. http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/questions-answers-on-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Jamie A. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:03:37 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2008/01/03/questions-answers-on-hiking/#comment-36 Weight Distribution The only things that I can comment on, or have something to add, is with 'packing your pack' and 'training'. I took a class in university on trekking (believe it or not!) and I found the advice very helpful about packing, with great emphasis on even weight distribution, with the 'base' of the weight as low as possible, as when something heavy, say, a stove, or fuel, is higher in the pack, it creates pressure, or strains the back. Itinerary and Water.....2 Essentials Also, when organizing a hike, at least in North America, it's always a good idea to leave an itinerary with friends. So, if somethings goes awry, it won't go unnoticed. I try to make sure I have a water source mapped out, as well as packed water in advance, when trekking in arid regions, such as the American Southwest (Arches National Park, for example). Or, when traveling in pairs, one person would carry tent,food,stove, etc....while the other person carried 2-3 gallons of water. Layering Clothing I've found from personal experience, that it is best to layer clothing, limiting clothes to those which allow your body to 'breathe'. Neoprene, thermal long underwear as a base, used with a 'shell' gore-tex jacket for inclement weather, such as rain or snow. I save space by packing two pairs of socks, a heavy and light pair, using them as gloves as well. I usually skimp on clothing if I am making a longer, multi-day trek, saving space for more food! Another thing, try to avoid cotton shirts, as they absorb moisture, and are less than ideal in winter conditions. Well, that's about it!. On a personal note, I'm moving to Bulgaria sometime next year, and cannot wait to go trekking in Europe. I've done a great deal of trekking already in 'the Americas'....Keep up the good work with your blog!! All the best, Jamie Weight Distribution
The only things that I can comment on, or have something to add, is with ‘packing your pack’ and ‘training’. I took a class in university on trekking (believe it or not!) and I found the advice very helpful about packing, with great emphasis on even weight distribution, with the ‘base’ of the weight as low as possible, as when something heavy, say, a stove, or fuel, is higher in the pack, it creates pressure, or strains the back.

Itinerary and Water…..2 Essentials
Also, when organizing a hike, at least in North America, it’s always a good idea to leave an itinerary with friends. So, if somethings goes awry, it won’t go unnoticed. I try to make sure I have a water source mapped out, as well as packed water in advance, when trekking in arid regions, such as the American Southwest (Arches National Park, for example). Or, when traveling in pairs, one person would carry tent,food,stove, etc….while the other person carried 2-3 gallons of water.

Layering Clothing
I’ve found from personal experience, that it is best to layer clothing, limiting clothes to those which allow your body to ‘breathe’. Neoprene, thermal long underwear as a base, used with a ’shell’ gore-tex jacket for inclement weather, such as rain or snow. I save space by packing two pairs of socks, a heavy and light pair, using them as gloves as well. I usually skimp on clothing if I am making a longer, multi-day trek, saving space for more food! Another thing, try to avoid cotton shirts, as they absorb moisture, and are less than ideal in winter conditions.

Well, that’s about it!. On a personal note, I’m moving to Bulgaria sometime next year, and cannot wait to go trekking in Europe. I’ve done a great deal of trekking already in ‘the Americas’….Keep up the good work with your blog!! All the best, Jamie

]]> Comment on World’s best hiking trails and trekking tours for individuals by Enrico http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/best-hiking-trails/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Enrico Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:20:41 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2007/12/21/best-hiking-trails/#comment-35 Nothing Todd. It's an useful list. Nothing Todd. It’s an useful list.

]]> Comment on Top 5 blog posts from my favourite bloggers by Enrico http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/my-favourite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Enrico Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:19:57 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-favourite-bloggers/#comment-34 Nothing Wade, I like too much your blog and I read it with attention. I really liked the top 10 outdoor bloggers list...have you more ideas? Enrico Nothing Wade, I like too much your blog and I read it with attention.

I really liked the top 10 outdoor bloggers list…have you more ideas?

Enrico

]]> Comment on World’s best hiking trails and trekking tours for individuals by Todd http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/best-hiking-trails/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Todd Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:18:44 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2007/12/21/best-hiking-trails/#comment-33 Glad you found our list on iExplore helpful! Glad you found our list on iExplore helpful!

]]> Comment on Top 5 blog posts from my favourite bloggers by wade http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/my-favourite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-32 wade Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:39:42 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-favourite-bloggers/#comment-32 Thanks for including Outdoorzy! We had a great year in '07 and look for an even better year in '08. Keep up the great blog! Thanks for including Outdoorzy! We had a great year in ‘07 and look for an even better year in ‘08.

Keep up the great blog!

]]> Comment on World’s best hiking trails and trekking tours for individuals by Enrico http://www.tripadventure.org/blog/best-hiking-trails/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Enrico Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:07:15 +0000 http://www.mandalatrek.com/blog/2007/12/21/best-hiking-trails/#comment-23 Thank you Rick, your list is the best. Thank you Rick, your list is the best.

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