There is nothing I like better than a well planned and fun holiday. It can really re-energize mind and body. Unfortunately your dream holiday can cost a small fortune. This web page is all about having that great holiday without emptying out your piggy-bank.
To help you plan a frugal holiday we will look at some [...]

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The skin of an infant, younger than 3 years, is very sensitive to the sun and chemicals in sunscreen. Adult sunscreen works with chemicals that sink into the skin, where they provide protection. The problem with this is that infants and babies tend to be allergic to the chemicals and when they aren’t these chemicals [...]

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Hiking is great fun, blisters are not. In this article I will try to address both avoidance and treatment of foot blisters.
The basics
Foot blisters form because of the combination of sweat, friction and heat. Though everyone can get them, some people seem to be much more prone to blisters. These people need to take special [...]

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Hiking is one of my favourite pastimes. I particularly like long hikes, as that is the only real way to get away from civilization, these days. On long hikes I always find water to be a problem. On a trail it is just not worth drinking dodgy water. If you get diarrhea that far from [...]

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