A few weeks ago, Nature Shop approached us kindly asking whether we were willing to review some – or indeed any – of their gear. What Hiking Boots We Chose After all, easy hikers, in general (and this easy hiker in particular), do not need much in terms of equipment. A $500 Arctic Explorer jacket,…
Fathers, feel you lost contact with your teenage sons and you would like to reconnect – and show them that there is more to Dad than they think, seeing you crumpled up in front of the TV at the end of a long working day? Ten Rules for a Father and Son Hiking Trip Help…
In the 3rd and last of the series of tips for planning your hiking holiday in Germany, we are turning to the most difficult part of them all: how to decide which hike to pick and to determine on the basis of all the available information whether a certain trail is right for you or…
Have you read our post on transport tips? Then, you will have safely arrived at your destination. Now you will need to look for a place to stay. Accommodation Tips if Hiking in Germany If you are following one of the major German hiking trails, this will generally not require too much of a logistical…
Transport Tips in Germany Transport Tips if Hiking in Germany With three posts, I will provide those of you who are planning to hike in Germany with some concrete practical advice, starting with a few transport tips if hiking in German using the public transport system. Public transport in Germany is, on the whole, excellent….
Think about it: in a normal year – where you do not have to invest in a new car (because the old one has conked out) or a new home – the most expensive item you are likely to spend on is a family holiday. Why do Holidays Matter to You? We may not think…
A guest post by Richard Davidian Ph.D. How to Choose an Easy Hiking Backpack Every sport has its equipment. Some sports have very little equipment to choose from. Other sports have long lists of items that vie for your attention. Hiking and backpacking fall into the latter category. There are many things to choose from…
Escape. Breaking out. Leaving it all behind – every day routines, places, surroundings … Isn’t that what every good holiday is all about? Look around you: while you are reading this, you are, in all probability, surrounded by walls and when you look out from your “little cell”, all you will be able to see is a…
What Easy Hiking Equipment to Have If you want to play baseball, you need a bat, if you want to go fishing, you need a tackle (unless you are very quick with your hands). And if you want to go on a hike, even an easy hike, you also need some specific easy hiking equipment. Some…
A guest post from Ted Nelson Easy hiking, as its name hints, should be a leisurely and enjoyable activity, but anytime one ventures out into the great outdoors there are certain items to bring or lessons to follow that can avoid a dangerous situation. There is always a risk when taking a hike into nature….