Freeze dried food is good for hikers because it is compact, lightweight and mostly tasty. So how is it made? Well you take the food and you freeze it. Then you heat it, so rapidly, that the water in the food turns directly into a gas. Then you vacuum pack the food removing the gas. [...]

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Air travel is a pain and doubly so, if you have to fly allot. Fortunately there are gadgets that can take the edge off flying. Digital Luggage Scale: When I fly somewhere, I tend to buy things and my bags are always overweight on the trip back. This handy gadget is very light and can [...]

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The unhappy reality is that travelers are seen as easy marks for thieves and other bad guys. Fortunately there are some easy safety tips that you can follow to reduce your chances of being a victim. 1. Put a lock on your suitcase: Most luggage can be locked around the zip. This stops some opportunistic [...]

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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, but unlike other European capitals it only has a population of 500,000. If you know your cities, you know that makes for a friendlier population. Edinburgh has two extinct volcanoes, one is right in the City Center and Edinburgh Castle is built on top of it. If you are [...]

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A travel gift voucher can make a great gift for the person that ‘has it all’. Most vouchers will give the receiver flexible options as to when and where to use it. A voucher can be bought from your local travel agent or online, of course buying it online is cheaper. There are a few [...]

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Scotland has it all, beautiful scenery, friendly people and a rich history. The festivals and events of Scotland is the embodiment of everything that is good about Scotland. Here are a few of the ones I recommend: Wickerman (26 July) This is a alternative music festival held over 3 days. You bring a tent and [...]

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England is one of the world’s most influential and far-reaching centres of cultural development. It is the origin of the English language, the Church of England and English law. For years England was the centre of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution. If you consider that it also has Europe’s most beautiful architecture and [...]

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