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Winter Driving

September 15th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Winter driving needs some extra attention, special skills, and lots of patience. When ice or snow is covering the ground, the first thing to remember when going somewhere is to have plenty of emergency items with you. Blankets, coat, flashlight, flashers and standard items such as a spare tire and jack are items needed in case of car trouble. Bottled water and snack items are also a good idea to have in the trunk or glove box in case of long waiting hours for help.
When it comes to driving on ice, the rule of thumb is the slower, the better. Be in no hurry. Allow extra time to arrive to your destination. Also, be prepared for the slow driving conditions. It is best not to try to pass the slow moving traffic. They are driving at their comfort level, and are driving that speed for a reason. If you have a vehicle that features 4-wheel drive, do not be too comfortable with that feature. This feature might help with traction, but it will not help you stop any faster, or any safer.
Always drive with your headlights on, especially if ice or snow is currently falling. Make it a practice not to use cruise control on this type of road condition. Semi-trucks have an even harder time slowing down, so do not cut in front of them.

Intersections, off-ramps, bridges and shady spots have more potential to have black ice spots. Black ice is very difficult, sometimes impossible to see, and can cause your car to spin out of control in the blink of an eye.
One important way to decrease the chance of losing control of your car is to avoid sudden stops, hard braking, or quick acceleration of the car. Another way is to also slow down upon approaching areas listed above that harbor black ice. Also, allow plenty of extra time to slow down for a turn, or to even come to a stop at an intersection.

Watching ahead and behind of your vehicle is always a good idea. Making sure you know what other drivers on the road are doing can ensure you safely respond to them. Watching the brake lights of the second car in line ahead of you will give you extra time to know and respond to their stopping.

Following these tips, and using common sense in the winter months, will help increase your chances of arriving safe and sound.

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Hitchhiking worldwide

September 10th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Hitchhiking is a worldwide practice. Every continent and country has hitchhikers. However, some countries favor hitchhikers more than others. Here is a list of the countries with the highest rate of hitchhikers.

Macedonia (4.80 of 5)
Chile (4.37 of 5 votes)
Thailand (4.31 of 5 votes)
Bulgaria (4.26 of 5 votes)
New Zealand (4.26 of 5 votes)
Romania (4.19 of 5 votes)

Most of the rules and regulations followed for hitchhiking travel locally, also apply worldwide. There is a set of universal guidelines everyone should follow.
First, always know the area you are beginning your journey from. In addition, having a map of both where you are and where you are going is good practice.

Secondly, carry necessary supplies in a backpack. Sunscreen, a hat, a map, flashlight, pocketknife, drinks, and snack bars are small items that easily can be tossed into the knapsack.

Another guideline is to adhere to all local laws pertaining to the act of hitchhiker. Most places allow the art of catching a ride, but in some areas, it is illegal. To stay out of trouble, make sure to double check the local laws.

While being prepared to walk all day, be sure to pace yourself. If you feel like needing to take a rest, do so. Find a shady place on the side of the road to sit and rest. Enjoy one of the snacks from your knapsack.
Use common sense when accepting a ride from someone. Most of the time, hitchhiking can be a safe and fun practice. However, not everyone who stops has your best interests at heart. If something does not feel quite right, pay attention to that and pass on that particular vehicle. Just because they pull over for you does not require you accept their invitation.

The hitchhiking form of transportation can be an adventure all on its own. It is a cheap way of travel, allowing you to meet a wide variety of people along the way. Following these few tips will help you arrive safe and sound at your destination.

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Off-Road Driving

July 10th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

New to off-road driving? Anxious to check out the four-wheel drive?
Here are just a few tips to keep you safe on the off-beaten path.

First, you need to do some preparing. Knowing how your vehicle works and what it is limited to is very important. You need to know what your vehicle is capable of, and stay within that range. Understanding your 4X4 system is equally important. Also, make sure that you are aware of your approach, ramp, and departure angles. This will help ensure no damage is created to your vehicle.

Become familiar with the feel of driving your 4X4. Start out with driving on dry, flat land to ensure the comfort of your vehicle. Knowing how your vehicle will handle during sharp turns, quick braking, etc. is also good practice.

Always be prepared for any kind of emergency. You never know when you might break down, and you should have supplies on hand. Flashlight, blanket, flashers, coat, spare tire and jack, etc are some items that should be carried in case of an emergency. Letting someone know where you are going and when you plan on returning from your off-road trip is also good practice in case you do have trouble. Not all areas receive cell phone service.

It is also a good practice to check out your vehicle before leaving. Tires filled completely, oil and other fluids at the correct level, including gasoline levels. Checking for tears or rips in hoses is also a good idea. This will help ensure a safe and fun trip and a prompt return home.

Make sure you are familiar with the path you are on. Make sure that the trail you are taking allows you the time to return home by the designated hour.

While on your off-road trip, make it a habit not to litter. It is just as illegal to throw out trash in the woods as it is in town or on a highway. Littering includes cigarette butts or food wrappers. Even candy wrappers are considered littering.

Know your limitations, and know the limitations of your vehicle as well. By taking some of these tips in consideration will help ensure a fun and safe experience in your 4X4 Off-Road adventure.

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Importance of Travel Gadgets during any Trip

February 8th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Gadgets will play an important role if you are planning to go for a long vacation. You must take some traveling gadgets during your trip. Below mentioned are some of the gadgets that will help any traveler during their trip:

Travel Alarm
Travel alarm is very handy during your trip. It helps us to a large extend. Now, the travel alarm with digital version is available that sets any time automatically. You don’t have to adjust the alarm manually. Other travel alarms are available that have much useful features such as MP3 player, photo frame with digital characteristics, and many more.

Charger for cell phone
Cell phone is very important during the trips. Most of the people talk on the phone during their trips. If the battery of the cell phone goes down and you are very far away from your hotel then the charger would be quite useful. Phone charger comes with hand crank technology. This charger may use one AA battery. You can charge your phone with this charger so that you can use your cell phone for full five minutes. These five minutes will be crucial to you and you can ask for any directions or call any taxi at your place.

LED Flashlights
LED flashlight is important if you go to a place where there is no light. It is useful if you want to go to the bathroom in the hotel room and do not want to disturb anyone. These LED flashlights are very small and you can keep two or more of these flashlights with you so that it will help you at the time of need. You can keep this flashlight in your pocket. There are number of uses of these flashlights. It comes handy when the electricity of the hotel goes out. It will help you to find the keys of your door if the surrounding light is very dull.

Binoculars
Binoculars will be very handy to carry when you are planning for a trip. It helps you to see long distance things clearly and very nearer to you. Now there are many featured binoculars available in the market. You can fold up this binocular and keep it in your pant pocket or even in purse. If you want even smaller from this size then you can go for a monocular.

GPS
You planned your trip but don’t know the way to reach that place. In this situation, GPS will help you. GPS is a device that helps you to reach your desired destination.

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Best In-Tent Activities for Your Children

January 13th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Family camping trip can be one of the best options to enjoy and have a satisfying getaway from the daily comforts of the city life. It makes you communicate with the natural surroundings and enjoy the outdoor fun. There are lots of planning and preparation to be done while choosing the best camping site for you and your family.

Let us discuss how to enjoy the safe family camping and other in-tent activities with your kids.

1.Efficient packing
While packing the stuff for your camping trip, do not forget to take a family camping tent, camping sleeping bags, camping stove, and Brass Beaded Neck Chains. Make sure to pack all those things that will make your kids busy during the dark nights or rainy days. Most important thing is to pack lightly.

2.Sing a Campfire song
It is said to be the best in-tent activities to sing the campfire songs while you are staying in the tents to pass your time with your family. So better prepare for the songs beforehand.

3.Campfire Stories
If you are staying in the tent and still want to enjoy then it will better to read some books and listen to the campfire stories from your parents. The most exciting and thrilling are the ghost stories to read aloud by lantern or flashlight by the fire thus are always the perfect setting for storytelling fun. If you want you can also bring the musical instruments for the best in-tent activities to enjoy.

4.Board games
The games to be taken to prevent you from boredom are the board games. These games such as wheeling and dealing property games, or conquering the world, etc. make you and your children busy. Make sure that you take those games that suit your kids’ age. And also get the enough light in the tent.

5.Dancing
If you are very passionate in dancing then you must bring the music player to play the best vibes. You can create a complete disco environment in the tent with the help of your flash lights by regularly moving and revolving them.

6.Food
Bring the instant and easy foods to prepare and eat, such as hot dogs, hamburgers and other camping-friendly foods. Having stomach medicine on hand is also wise.

7.The camping trip game
This is the simple and fun game to play with your kids. You can say any word and then let others make the words starting from the letter that ends in former spoken words.

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How to Plan The Perfect Christmas Vacation

November 20th, 2008 Tushar Mathur
Christmas time is a great time to get away to see family and friends or visit a place that you have always wanted to see but have never done so before. However, if you want the perfect Christmas vacation, you should always keep these three tips in mind.

Make Your Christmas Vacation Reservations

If you are flying by plane, be sure to reserve seats on a flight. Get those tickets ahead of time. You save money along with getting the seats and dates you want to leave. You can do reservations by phone or on the Internet. You can also work with a travel agent to get just what you want.

Be sure you have your hotel reservation made as well. Holidays are one of the busiest times of the year and everyone will need a place to stay. Be sure you book your room in advance too.

Christmas Vacation Budget

Make sure you stick to a budget during the holiday time. This can be rather hard to do when you still have presents to buy as well. How can be sure you have the perfect Christmas vacation and stay within a budget? Start early. Be sure to do some research on your trip so you can get an idea how much it will all cost. Make budget allowances for unexpected problems. Once you have all this figured out you can go ahead and start saving a certain amount every month.

Plan for Unexpected Surprises

Planning for the perfect Christmas vacation means taking into account the problems that can creep up. For instance, car travelers should:

Have a mechanic look at their vehicle before the road trip;
Have blankets and food on hand;
Have a flashlight that works with spare batteries; along with other super handy items like a compass, first aid kit.

You don’t want your perfect Christmas vacation ruined because you were unprepared to handle any problems.

If you decide to travel by airplanes, never wrap presents. If the security guards need to know what they are, you wasted time and money wrapping them. You can always ship them to your destination instead of taking them with you on the plane. You’ll want to make sure they get there in time for the Christmas celebration so always check with your postal service for services and times.

Planning the perfect Christmas vacation isn’t hard as long as you plan way ahead of time and have the essentials you need to see those smiles coming from the kids.

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