Archive for the ‘Backpacking Advice’ Category
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 30th September 2015. Photo by: Kelly Soderlund. Alexis Cozombolidis at home in San Francisco’s Financial District. By: Kelly Soderlund, Hipmunk Staff While it’s true that Alexis Cozombolidis might be best known to the public at large as San Francisco Giants Hunter Pence’s girlfriend, the whip-smart and talented host of Twitch TV’s LetsGetLexi has been a gamer darling with a huge following (her “Piñas”) for years now. The former IGN video game journalist (she also hosts “Covering Your Bases with LetsGetLexi” for CSN Bay Area) is a huge travel enthusiast with a major case of wanderlust; following college she backpacked throughout Europe […]
If you live on a lake, chances are you have a boat. Lake boating is a wonderful way to enjoy family activities and relaxation year-round. Whether you own a popular, old-style runabout or a luxury pontoon, strong, quality boat house lifts are essential to safely get your boat in and out of the lake. Runabouts During the 1950s, fiberglass boats became very popular. The boat of choice became the 15-foot to 18-foot runabout with a modest horsepower engine. Its design featured a seated driving position, a rear bench at the transom, and a front windshield that protected the driver and riders from water and wind. […]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 17th 2015. By: Kelly Soderlund, Hipmunk Staff Exploring Established & Emerging Wine Regions With Eater Drinks Editor Kat Odell It’s crush season, and no, we’re not talking about football. We’re talking about wine harvesting season, which begins when the grapes are picked and continues through processing and fermentation. From early September through late October, wineries throughout the Northern Hemisphere open their doors to novices and snobs alike who’ve come from far and wide to crush grapes, eat great food, and, of course, to […]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 9th September 2015. Tipping is a hot topic in the United States these days, as rising minimum wages call into question the standard practice of making servers reliant on tips. For travelers abroad, tipping is an equally sticky issue. Figuring out what to tip when can all too quickly turn a relaxing vacation into a stressful one. Knowing what to tip, on the other hand, can empower travelers to navigate a foreign culture with ease. Because tipping rules vary by country, region, and place of business, it’s important to research your destination’s customs prior to any […]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 9th September 2015. pictures of holiday Summer’s endless possibilities have ended, school is back in session, and vacations have come to their conclusion. Or have they? Because so many people travel to exotic destinations during the summer months, airlines face a huge drop in demand from August to September—and flight prices drop as a result. In travel industry jargon, this period between peak and off-peak seasons is known as the “shoulder season.” So while September is still a great time to visit many vacation destinations (the weather hasn’t changed that much), you can actually get better prices […]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 16th August 2015. Share on twitterShare on facebookShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing Services0 Long flights can be a drag, but there’s nothing better to make the time fly and take your mind off cramped economy quarters than a good inflight entertainment system. These airlines have taken pains to make sure that your journey is about more than getting you from Point A to Point B, and have stocked their systems with so many distractions that you’ll forget you’re in the air. 1. Virgin Virgin Atlantic flights come equipped with seatback monitors chock full of […]
Who doesn’t like to travel? People simply love seeing new places, visiting local attractions, indulging in cultures, learning new languages and enjoying exciting experiences. There are so many reasons to travel, and everyone has different motive for it. This big world offers a lot to be explored and travelling presents the opportunity to discover it. The best way to gain insight into a new culture is to completely immerse yourself with the locals. Every country has its own traditional food which visitors are curious to taste. However, many countries around the world have one beverage in common — Coffee. There is practically no place in […]
Everybody loves playing golf and it is easy to See Why, here’s a look at why so many countries in the world are constructing new golf courses as we speak. Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden is a very old way of thinking. Golf is a sport that both men and women can play. The only different is the clubs that are used; in general women’s are shorter, more flexible and lighter. This is because ladies have a smaller build compared to men and the swing is slower. These clubs can be distinguished by the color of the grips and shafts as they generally come in pastels. […]
The impossible made possible? Flying can be a tiring, stressful, and costly business, but the final destination is more often than not totally worth it all, isn’t it? All of the above can be easily navigated – tiredness eventually fades, stress can be combated by being up to date with your flight information before you leave, organised, and making sure everything is in place, and costs can be cut with a bit of shrewd thinking, and more pre-planning. You might have just had the experience of backpacking through Iraq and need some comfort on your next flight. Have you noticed that the price you see for […]
I’m heading to South America, Central America and the Caribbean next. I first travelled to South America in 2010 and I visited Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname and a few others. Then I jaunted into the Caribbean and Central America. My memories are sweet and it’s a HOT place to travel in, I’ll share 5 destinations from the region for you today. These are my top 5 travel tips for the Caribbean and Central America, especially for new travellers. 1. Trinidad and Tobago I first visited Port of Spain in 2011 and loved it. A flambouyant mix of Spanish and English influence meets that funky […]
