Bronislav Leydiker

Camping and hiking are beloved activities for all seasons and weather conditions, but if you’re looking for a more extreme wilderness adventure, combine the two and go backpacking. Before you head out on your first backpacking trip, however, be sure to follow these backpacking 101 beginner tips for your own safety and comfort. PICK AN EASY DESTINATION The key to a successful first backpacking trip is to not overestimate your own skills and abilities by choosing a difficult backpacking destination. Backpacking is designed to test your personal strength and survival  skills . These two traits must be honed and built through time and experiences. Begin your first backpacking adventure with an easy destination and a short backpacking duration. This will help to get you accustomed to the basics of backpacking and leave room for error and improvements in the future. BRING PROPER NUTRITION Backpacking is an activity that requires continuous exercise and expenditure of energ...

With summer coming to a close, soon it will be time to break out the rakes and leaf blowers. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak away for a quick getaway. Fall is also one of the best seasons to take a vacation. There are plenty of places you can visit to see fall foliage, but why not take a trip to one of these warm locations. Read this article to learn about some of the most beautiful places to visit in the fall! SAN FRANCISCO Use the fall as an excuse to go tour Los Angeles’ northern cousin and enjoy everything it has to offer. Here in San Francisco, fall is known as “Indian Summer” because the warm weather is carried all the way through November. Fall in  San Francisco  is considered the season every person looks forward to because it’s when all the greatest events and festivals happen like the Treasure Island Music Festival. ITALY Italy  is one of the most most beautiful places in the world. From its ancient architecture to its historical locatio...

Although camping is a great adventure once you get settled at your campsite, the challenge of planning and implementing a trip to the great outdoors can be tough for rookies.  Here are a few tips to help you get started on your camping journey and to ensure that your experience is a great one from start to finish: DON’T SKIMP ON A TENT This is the place you will call home during your adventure so be careful not to underestimate its value to your experience. Make space a priority so that you don’t spend the trip feeling cramped and uncomfortable. DOUBLE CHECK Make your list and check it twice. Being organized is half of the battle when preparing to set out for the great outdoors. Savvy campers use their checklists as a planning tool and as a backup check. EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM Especially during busy times, arriving at the campground as early as possible is a must-do. Not only will this ensure that you get the best choice of camping spots, but it will also help you ...