Whats the best way i can travel cheaply?

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I want to travel across Europe or the pacific islands and volunteer In exchange for living and possibly explore different places. I'm hoping to maybe even make a little money to do touristy things as well. I'm a student in the US.

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It's illegal for you to work in Europe without first obtaining a visa that allows you to live and work there unless you are a European citizen. Work visas are applicable only to a single country and not to the whole of Europe. If you were a Canadian citizen, you could get a working vacation visa which would allow you to live in a country and do limited work, but those are for a stay of more than 90 days in a single country.

Right now, the overall unemployment rate in Italy is around 12% and it's around 37% for young people. In Spain and Greece, the unemployment rate is 27% overall and much higher for young people. In Portugal, the unemployment rate is 18% and France is seeing record high numbers of unemployed people. In the UK, the unemployment rate is 7.8%, but at least the number of jobless fell in June. Sweden is a lkittle higher. The lowest unemployment rates are in Germany, Austria, Denmark and Norway. The possibility of getting a job even if you had a visa are currently poor.

You're better off saving up for your trip and planning on getting around on that. Prices depend on exactly where you're starting from, when you go (prices vary a lot), how long you stay, where you go in Europe, how you get around, the kind of places you stay in and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night for a hotel just for myself, but there are cheaper places.

Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):

http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.

http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you.

http://www.seat61.com/ - a great train site with details about railpasses. It can be cheaper to buy individual tickets than passes. This site will tell you how to determine whether you're better off with a railpass or individual tickets or some combination for your trip. It also details how to use the pass and what to avoid to get the best use out of a pass. Most high speed, international and night trains require reservations and will require you to pay a supplement when you use a railpass. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain.

http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js⦠- Italian train schedules & prices. You can find links to the various national train sites on the Man in Seat 61 site above.

http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.

http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.

http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations

You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events

http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice

For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.

best places for wild camping in sweden?

Hi. I am planning a wild camping to beautiful sweden in the summer and am looking for any advice on the best places and any festivals or anything that would be good to take in. The time im going isnt decided yet. It will porb be the middle of summer.

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My favourite is the northern part of Kungsleden (the king's way) in Lappland. The route from Abisko - Kebnekaise (highest mountain in Sweden) - Nikkaluokta - Kiruna.

It has a wonderful landscape, many stations on the way where you can buy food and other stuff (so you don't have to carry so much) and can be done in a week (including some days off to enjoy the nature).
I recommend the way over Unna Allakasstugorna. There not as many people go as the other way directly to Alesjaurestugan.
You can also head for Narvik from there.

Unfortunately it's also the most walked part of Kungsleden, so you will meet many people there (for walking in nature). But it's also interesting, as they come from all over the world.

Best maps are the 'Gröna Kartan' (1:50.000)

Start and finishing point can be very easily reached by train from Stockholm or Göteborg.

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What are some good places to camp on a trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

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BB

I'm going to be traveling by car from San Francisco to San Diego over the course of a week and a half, camping in a tent along the way. Since I have a week to make this trip, it doesn't matter if I take a roundabout route (for example, going inland all the way to the Sierra Nevadas wouldn't bother me).

What are some good places for me to camp on the trip? I prefer to be as secluded as possible, to get away from it all. Also, the cheaper the better!

Thanks!

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http://www.koa.com/where/ca/
take hwy 1 down toward san diego
stop and stay
half moon bay or santa cruz,
then venture/visit in monterey/carmel, stay at san luis obispo or pismo beach and/or
big sur,, keep heading down hwy 1, stop and - http://www.peasoupandersens.net/
visit santa barbara,then head thru malibu, stop and check out the beach area all along the route..
stop and shop-venice beach,santa monica boardwalk..
Onward...
just an idea....

Do Marine reserves have to go back to San Diego for drill in the summer or in their home state?

cucumbersl

My boyfriend is at boot camp right now in San Diego. He is a reserve. When they go to drill each year where do they go?

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After he goes to boot and completes SOI (either MCT or ITB) and/or MOS school he'll go drill with the unit closest to his place of residence. If the is a 92 day reservist he'll do the same thing only he'll start to drill right after boot camp and go to other schools later.

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How to choose a family base camping tent?

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Ivy

I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

How to assemble a big family camping tent?

Stella

I have ordered a 8 man family tent at an online store and I wonder how to assemble such a big tent? Will it cost too much time to setup?

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1. Choose a level site that is free of rocks, sticks and other debris. Spread the tent out with the floor side down. Unzip all doors.

2. Extend the tent poles by pulling out each section and inserting it into the metal ferrules. Start in the middle of the pole to reduce tension on the internal string. Set the extended poles aside.

3. Locate the center hub on the center roof of the tent. If it is not already attached to your tent model, attach it with an "s" hook.

4. Take one tent pole and slide it through one of the sleeves on the tent wall. Insert the top of the pole into one of the openings in the center hub. Repeat with the remaining tent poles.

5. Enter the tent and lift the roof by raising the center hub. The roof and tent poles will be off of the ground. One adult stays in the tent while the other works outside. Flex one of the tent poles and place the free end into the metal pin at the base of the tent. The tent pole should follow the seam line of the tent. Repeat with the remaining tent poles.

6. Attach the tent to the tent pole frame. Clip the plastic clips that are sewn to the tent walls to the tent poles. If your tent has Velcro straps instead of clips, attach the Velcro straps to the tent pole frame.

7. Stake down the tent by inserting the tent stakes through the stake loops at each corner of the tent. Pull the tent floor even and tight. Hammer the stakes into the ground at a 45 degree angle.

8. Attach the rain fly. Place the rain fly over the tent. Attach the hooks on the corners of the rain fly to the metal rings on the tent corners. If your rain fly has an additional fly pole, slide it through the sleeve at the edge of the rain fly awning. Insert each pole end into the grommets on each side of the door.

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I'm going to travel the world for three months in the Spring on $20,000, where should I go?

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Q. I was thinking of two weeks per country, 6-7 countries. I am gonna bring a tent and sleeping bag in case I can't find a place to stay. I want the countries to be spread out all over the globe and be very different from each other.

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3 months is approx 12 weeks so u need 6 countries?
Well, first, from my xprience, south africa would be a nice place. Its not really hot if ur used to and it has very nice roads. U can pitch ur tent in the savannah outside the city if u want but its quite risky. Bring a mosquito repellant too just in case ya know.
Second, Bali , it has great beaches like Kuta beach. But its too crowded and not a good camping site. But its worth a try.
Third, of course, paris, france, nice views, monuments and great parks, and pretty girls too ;) also have a cafe named la sancere, its nice hangin around that part.
Fourth, ireland. Haha for fishing maniacs lol. But its quiet there. For relaxing.
Fifth, australia. U can travel all the way from perth to sydney, in a caravan, for adventure haha while passing the desert. Lookout for spiders!
Sixth, costa rica! Has lots of unique wildlifes and nice weather ( for me).

Are there any camps for teenagers in the sydney region that costs about $200 and is in the summer holidays?

Q. I really want to go on a camp but I dont want to be in the outback with no showers or toilets, so if u guys know where I can go for a camp in sydney (australia) and can give me an address or phone number or website that I can show my parents then that wud b awesome! Also I wuld like it if the camp was in early january 2013:)

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Camp sites close to the city are hard to find but this one may well do the trick (link below)

and a few others around the city :)

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Where can I find a great caravan park for tourers in North Yorkshire?

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Heres_John

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Join the Caravan Club or The Camping and Caravan Club and you will find more sites than you can shake a big stick at, and you can be sure that they will be well looked after sites as well. With the Caravan Club you will have a choice of either a CL (Certified Location) or a site with more facilities...on some of the larger sites you do not have to be a member. CL's are only allowed a maximum of 5 vans at a time, so if you want a peaceful time then they are the ones for you...a great deal of them also have electric points nowadays.

You can find more info here...
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/

want to buy a yorkshire terrier puppy?

kenziesmom

Anyone know of any people that have yorkshire terrier puppies for sale in or around the albany, ny area?

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I found my rescue Yorkie, Benny Boy,on Petfinder.com almost four years ago and brought the 18 ounce pup home on Christmas eve.

He is just a great dog friend to all in our family!

He is neither "yappy" or hyper, just a chill companion that likes to go where ever we go.

That includes hiking, camping and kayaking!

Try some of the rescue sites on Petfinder.com and also the breed specific sites for Yorkie rescues and good luck!

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Is it possible to go on safari in south africa in december?

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psychchick

Also, any other pointers for traveling there during that time of year would be greatly appreciated.
My best friend and I are thinking of going on Safari next December, and I was wondering if that is a good time of year to go on Safari? Thank you.

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Just to add to the above answer. There are some malaria free parks that you can visit if you do not want to take medication. Madikwe and Pilansberg for example are really nice big five reserves, although not as big as Kruger. Kruger is the largest National park and is mostly self drive (although the camps do offer drives and sometimes walks at an additional fee) and self catering (there are some small shops and restaurants depending on the camp) There are a variety of private camps as well. Pilansberg is also self drive with the option of drives from the rangers at an additional fee. Madikwe is not self drive so you have to be with a ranger -- it is a more pricey option though.

Here is a list of national parks (see link) you can also find lots of other info on that site, including info on malaria, best times to go etc December can be very hot and the foliage should be full at that time of year making it a bit more challenging to find animals but not that much more. Just use all your senses and you should spot them :-) (i.e. when you are in the park if you are doing a self drive don't drive with your windows up and the radio on) And another thing if you want to do a self drive get full insurance cover at the car rental agency (it won't be expensive and it will save you worrying if you do mess up the car on the dirt roads in the park, there are some tar roads but not all)

Madikwe and Pilansberg are both North West Parks (provincial not national)

wherever you decide to go enjoy it! :-)

What are six good things that are currently happening in Africa?

Unicorn

It just seems like everything is bad these days in Africa...

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Google "Africa Safari" and one becomes completely overwhelmed by the hundreds of thousands of choices presented, page after page of safaris on offer by hundreds of tour operators. It is no easy task but with a little preparation, searching for the ideal Africa safari can be a success.

Here are several essential points to consider ensuring you choose the right Africa safari;

1. Where to Go

If it is animals you are after the obvious choices are Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia or South Africa. If it is Gorilla trekking and African wildlife choose Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. If it is culture try Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; if you are really looking to get off the beaten track try Cameroon and Gabon in Central Africa.

East Africa: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania offer a more "romantic" African safari; the roads, services and cultures are more authentic than the Southern African options.

The most famous parks of the Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, Masai Mara and Queen Elizabeth are in this part of Africa. The tropical African coastline of Kenya and the world famous Spice Island of Zanzibar. Anyone after animals, culture and a few days of relaxation on tropical beaches; East Africa is the obvious choice.

Southern Africa: Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa are far more western and comfortable than East African countries however they tend to lack the "real Africa" flair that we are accustomed.

The most famous parks in this area are Chobe, Etosha, South Luangwa, Okavango Delta and Kruger; the famous Namib desert and Fish River Canyon to the wine region of Stellenbosch. Southern Africa offers a very different experience to East Africa.

West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana if you are after culture and not bothered about wildlife. Mali is famous for Djenne, Timbuktu and Dogan Country; Burkina Faso is well known for its music scene and Ghana offers historical sites from the old slave trade years, tropical beaches and a few game parks with very few animals.

Central Africa: Cameroon and Gabon is for the real adventure traveller. A safari through these countries will take you into a different world of tropical beaches, pygmies, bush meat markets, surfing hippos and thousands of low land gorillas. This part is far less travelled by the average tourist and can be difficult to find an English speaking tour.

2. Level of Luxury

5 star luxury accommodation to camping are all on offer in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa. Central Africa expect a minimum of 3-5 star accommodation.

Upmarket accommodation options are endless however expect to pay hefty prices for 3-5 star accommodation. Facilities are excellent offering well stocked bar/restaurant, often swimming pools, hot showers, flushing toilets as well as the romantic African colonial style most tourist lodges and hotels have adopted.

Campsites have changed immensely over the years. Gone are the days when there was no grass to pitch tents, cold showers (if water at all) and warm drinks in the fridge. Most campsites in East and Southern Africa are very well serviced and equipped boasting hot showers, flushing toilets, extensive bars and restaurants and good clean room accommodation to upgrade if camping does not take your fancy every night. Of course there is always the chance the power may go off and hot water may not last but overall campsites offer excellent value for money and all the amenities the average traveller desires.

3. Transport

Transport through Africa varies from Fly-in safaris, 4x4 Land Cruiser/Mini Van to custom built Overland Safari Trucks.

The most expensive but possibly practical way for those with a large budget and not much time is to fly from destination to destination. Most parks and major tourist attractions have air strips to cater for the fly-in safari traveller. Don't expect to camp on these safaris; companies offering fly-in also offer 5 star lodge accommodation. The downsides to fly-in safaris are that you miss out on the local sites, sounds, smells and culture of a country. Not really exposing to the real Africa. These tours offer full luxury.

Opting for 4x4 Land Cruiser or mini van is far cheaper than Fly-ins and offer anything from 5 star accommodation to camping safaris. Often group size is limited to 8-12 people per tour allowing for a small group feel without it being too overwhelming. These are popular safaris as they suit most budgets. These tours mostly stay in hotel/lodge accommodation with very little camping.

Overland custom built safari trucks are the cheapest option. Most tours offered in safari trucks are camping with the exception of a couple who offer hotel/lodge accommodation. Travelling in a large safari truck gives you the best viewpoint enhancing your Africa experience. The vehicles are totally self-sufficient complete with camping equipment and extensive kitchen. Travelling as a group, anything from 13-25 people offers communal style living and is p

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Where is there real wilderness camping outside of New York City?

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Sophie P

We'll be renting a car so it doesn't have to be accessible to public transportation. We're looking for a real wilderness type of camping experience, rather than putting up a tent on a large lawn or within view of other campers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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The closest place for REAL wilderness camping would be six or seven hours away (depending on the specific location chosen) in the Adirondack Park. It's over six million acres and includes a 2.3 million acre forest preserve which the NY State Constitution mandates must be "forever wild." That preserve is the only public land in New York in which you can camp anywhere you want to (except, during the summer, anywhere over 6,000 feet elevation, because of fire risk) without having to be in an actual campground -- though there is that option, there are dozens of campgrounds that vary greatly in the level of amenities that are available and how crowded the sites are.

Wikipedia has a pretty good writeup about the park:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_Mountains

One campground that is worth considering, and is one of my favorites, is called Indian Lake Islands. The appeal, if you can get one reserved, is that there are campsites on islands that can be reached only by boat. Some islands have as few as one or two sites, so privacy is better than most organized campgrounds. The whole area is heavily forested, so even if there are other sites around it's not like that "large lawn" feeling. Info on the facility is here:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24471.html

I also like Eighth Lake (apparently at some point they ran out of names for the many lakes, and just started using numbers!):
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24465.html

There are some reasonably similar campgrounds in the Catskills, but generally it's more crowded there and you don't have the freedom to just pitch a tent (or use an available public lean-to at no charge) like you would in the Adirondacks. The upside there is it's less than three hours away from NYC.

Where should i go camping to see waterfalls and hike mountain trails in northeast US?

Deidra B

I want to plan a camping trip this September and want to be near a mountain range and see a waterfall. I'm not rving or going in a trailer. Just tents with my bf and I. Some websites say a campground is open and other sites say the same ground is closed indefinitely, so I'm quite frustrated now. Can you give me some places to camp near a mountain range and a waterfall?? Preferably near pa or ny. Thanks in advance!

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Adirondack Mountains.

You might also like Algonquin National Park a little further north in Ontario (no mountains, but beautiful and there are a few small waterfalls).

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What are the best places to visit in Europe?

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kyle

I'm going to Germany to visit my friend after I graduate from high school in June. We are planning to travel Europe by train. Where should we go? anyone?

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Definitely depends on how much time you have to travel. If you have a month or two then you could get a bunch of travel in.

It also depends if you are using your friend's place in Germany as a "base camp" and taking little train trips or you want to go the marathon backpacking route.

Personally I would recommend the backpacking option. If you are starting in Germany then get your friend to show you the highlights. I loved Munich and Berlin. Also some of the smaller places like Rothenburg aud Taber and Bamberg were nice.

From there if it is a short trip I would try to do a nice and easy circle going from Germany east to Prague. It is AMAZING and definitely worth the time. It is a beautiful, safe and fun place to spend a couple of days. From there if you have time, go to Austria. Vienna is beautiful, but spend some time in the Alps. They are well worth the time and they are a little less crowded in Austria than in Switzerland. Also Switzerland is more expensive (I loved Switzerland and it's worth the time if you have it, but if you are going to cut something short then I would just hit up the alps as part of Germany or Austria).

Then dip down into Italy. Italy is fantastic, I can't say enough about that country. I loved it there. I would spend most of my time in the north (Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Rome as the furthest south). There is a lot to see in Italy, but those are my favorites. I could spend months in Rome though!!! If you do decide to go to Pisa (as recommended above) only spend a few hours there. Other than the tower, there is NOTHING really there. Everyone (including myself) who I know has been there hasn't been super impressed with Pisa. Florence is a better spot.

From Italy I would shoot up to France and spend most of the time in Paris. So much to see and do, I can't wait to go back!

If you have more than a few weeks to travel then expand on this a bit. Go to Switzerland, Spain, take the train to London if you have time. There are really a billion things to do and see and you will never get it all in one trip. But a good loop hitting the highlights will leave you with some great memories, and give you an amazing flavor for all the different countries.

Have fun and take a ton of pics!

What are the labor camps during the holocaust?

Alanis

What do labor camps do?
Were they like normal concentration camps or more like safer camps?
Im doing a paper on something related to this and I wanted to know.
Thank You!

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"From the beginning of the Third Reich concentration camps were founded, initially as places of incarceration. Though the death rate in the concentration camps was high, with a mortality rate of 50%, they were not designed to be killing centres. (By 1942, six large extermination camps had been established in Nazi-occupied Poland, which were built solely for mass killings.) After 1939, the camps increasingly became places where Jews and POWs were either killed or made to work as slave laborers, undernourished and tortured.[98] It is estimated that the Germans established 15,000 camps and subcamps in the occupied countries, mostly in eastern Europe.[99][100] New camps were founded in areas with large Jewish, Polish intelligentsia, communist, or Roma and Sinti populations, including inside Germany. The transportation of prisoners was often carried out under horrifying conditions using rail freight cars, in which many died before reaching their destination."...

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What are the best holiday destinations in North France?

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Pneumonoul

I would like to know what are the best holiday destinations in North and Northwest France, nice to visit it one day.

I live in the UK and come by car, so it should be in the areas of Calais, Dunkirk, Bolougne-sur-Mer etc.

The holiday can be anything - where it's camping, walking or landscape, it doesn't matter. (But at least give AS MUCH details as you can please!)

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Calais was practically flattened during WW2 as was Dunkerque, so neither town has particularly picturesque buildings and the post war architecture there is dull and colourless.
Boulogne-sur-mer, due to the fact that it stretches uphill was bombed all round the harbour, but the old walled city came out of the war relatively unscathed and has been restored lovingly. It has many places of interest within the walls, nice little restaurants and shops. There is easy parking under the ramparts. Down town there are picturesque markets on the place Dalton in front of the old church of Saint Nicolas. The harbour is interesting with its coming and goings and there is the superb sea life centre Nausicaa near the beach with an amazing variety of live fish from all over the world on display. The countryside around Boulogne is very pretty, and there are other small towns like Saint-Omer in the interland which are compact and picturesque. Also close to Saint-Omer is the glass manufacturing town of Arques, and the Abbeys at Wisques.
If you drive for an hour down the motorway from Boulogne you reach a wonderful area where to walk by the bay of the Somme, the pretty town of Saint-Valery, and its sister town Rue. The area is particularly noted for birds and the light around there is exceptional. There are some good beaches along the coast and you can drive back along peaceful country roads via the forest of Le Touquet and the harbour of Etaples, stopping at the very moving military cemetery North of Etaples. The coastal road from Boulogne to Calais winds its way through a number of small villages where restaurants sell food fresh from the sea and runs by capes Gris-nez and Blanc-nez from where you can see the white cliffs of Dover so clearly on a blue day that you get the impression they are extremely close.

Normandy is lovely too, very rural , with gentle hillsides, castles, medieval towns, the landing beaches of course. The town of Rouen is beautiful though a bit of a nightmare to drive through, but the medieval centre is stunning.and there is a lot to see and visit as well as being a good shopping area.There is the house and garden of the Impressionist painter Monet at Giverny where he painted his famous water lilies.
Caen was practically razed to the ground during WW2 so has little to offer, but if you do the crossing to Dieppe, that is also an interesting town and you can drive to Mont Saint-Michel which is one of the World's Heritage sites and stunning: a long hike up from the parking but well worth the visit and the view from the top is breathtaking.
There are plenty of good camping sites wherever you go as France has very high standards in that respect and sites have to offer certain compulsory facilities to be registered.

Is it hard to learn how to climb mountains?

Niklas P

Im just asking because i would love to do it sometime in the future is there a way u can go with a guide or is it specific training ?

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Find some people to hook up with. Either book in to a camp site in the mountains or find an organized hiking group.
Most towns have hiking clubs. Check your local library for info. Those clubs normally have a few trips to mountain areas if any are within reasonable distance.
Then you just get some boots, a pack, waterproofs if needed, warm clothes for chilly mountain air, take some food and drink, a big smile and an adventurous spirit and off you go.
Learn as you go along and keep it up. The more you do the easier it gets.
Good info from both of us on here about safety, and the romance of the call of the wild places on mine.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjWw1HKqvAwQoW.z8AmxpGwhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100714001423AArVuOi&show=7#profile-info-rASfYlXAaa . . . . .
My daughter camps in mountains. She's got a spinal njury and lives in a wheelchair.. Can't walk. Still goes camping on mountains though.
Rides a handcycle to get there and puts the tent up herself.
Thousands of people with injuries get onto mountains. So don't worry. It isn't beyond most people to do it, just that most people don't want to do it.
Just for the flavor of what it's like for a tough hike up a steep hill, and for inspiration cos the guy's partner has an injury, see this.
If you manage to read right through it you'll get the difference between doing and not doing, ways to think, and of course most folks don't do it at all.. Also a little bit about reading a map...just a bit.
It's nowhere near you unless you're near the Lake District in UK. but it's the same if you're going up a steep hill in Colorado or Vermont or the Western Ghats in India.
Up is up everywhere. So is an adventuring spirit. Have a great time...it's a good way to live.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Alw442CtBm5Ia6DP4uy03TQhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100709044122AATLsGe&show=7#profile-info-EDnyqnFMaa . . . . .
When you are used to hills like that, you've got your walking legs sorted and know how to move, how to stay safe, how to find your way, then you can tackle higher ones.
The higher you go the colder it gets on most mountains. It looks great from the valley bathed in glorious sunshine up there but the reality when you get there can be a lot different.
It's freezing. It's blowing a gale, and you'll be glad of a high rock to shelter behind and get your breath back.But the joy of being there, the view from the top, the exhilaration of having done it, far outweigh the aches and pains of getting there and the conditions you're in at the top.
If you want to get into technical stuff with ropes and harnesses, pitons, ice axes, and crampons on your boots, there are lots of groups you can go with, and lots of courses that cost a lot of money.
If you want it, you'll find a way to do it within your budget, or do some of it at least.
You'll be living the dream, if only in a fairly modest way compared to some, and you'll find a lot of help and companionship amongst walkers and climbers.
It's a great community, all over the world.
Have a good time...and then lots more of them.

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what are the best free beach- one night visit -camping grounds in southern california?

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ilovelacey

me and my boyfriend live in temecula 92591 (between SD and LA) and we want to go to the beach and set up a tent just for a night or two. which is the best, safest and cheapest beach camping ground to do that at?

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I don't do a great deal of camping in California, but I have yet to see a free campground in California, not to say there isn't one. Here is a link to a list of Southern California beach campgrounds that gives a review of the campground and further details on each of them. Hope I helped. Have fun!
http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/Southern-California-Camping.html

Recommend a good campsite in the Peak District?

uppity

We are a large group of families (around 15 adults and 10 kids under 5) who are looking for somewhere to camp early September for my partners 40th. We want somewhere we can have fires (off the ground is fine) and they won't mind if we have large tents. Clean toilets and showers would be a bonus! Thanks.

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Study the list, read camper reviews, make telephone calls or e-mails.

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Are there any family friendly Campsites in Malaysia and Thailand?

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edward s

I, my female friend and her two boys aged 10, and 12 would like to go on a 3- month camping trip to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea. Does anyone know of any Camping sites there where children are allowed to go.

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The only campsite in Thailand I know about is on the Island of Ko Miang ( a marine national park in the Similan Islands)

Good Camping Sites in Tennessee and Florida?

luckygirl

I am looking for good camp sites in Tenn and Florida! I want to go with my family, 5 adults and 2 children. I want to have some place with caves and unique features. Some place where we can all sit around the fire at night and go fishing during the day. Also looking for a service that rents R.V's or campers. (Not everyone is as "outdoories" as i am!) Anything will help! Tell me about your favorite spot!

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My brother and sister are not experienced wilderness backpackers, but have enjoyed vacations in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. National Parks are tame enough for any family seeking developed campground facilities and a protective surroundings.

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How to choose a family base camping tent?

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Ivy

I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

What is the biggest camping tent available?

anonymous

I am leading a youth group camping trip this summer and I'm looking for a very large tent to accommodate optimally 15-16 people? I have looked at several 12 person tents (Gettysburg 12 Family Camping Tunnel Tent, Trekker⢠20' x 16' Cabin Tent and the Copper Canyon 12), but was hoping for something maybe a bit bigger.

Positive reviews about waterproofing is also a must. Our tents last year leaked horribly in the rain, even with the rain fly on and tarp underneath.

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How much money do you have, how big do you need to go?
http://armytents.com/tents/tent-tmpr.html

As far as managing a group several smaller tents would be more suitable, you can arrange the tents around a central canopy for example like the circling of the wagon trains of old. this works best with vertical wall tents of the cabin styles like the Copper Canyon 12 or the Coleman Instant 8. Figure also gear for each camper unless they are on a cot each person will have gear that takes up sleeping space so figure 1 extra space for 3 persons is needed so a four man tent actually comfortably sleeps three, an eight man sleeps 6 and so on.

Personally as having been there done that thousands of times as a scoutmaster, The Coleman Tent family has the best reputation for staying dry in and not breaking the bank, so I highly recommend them.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-14x10-Foot-Person-Instant/dp/B003QUT9OE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1360109250&sr=8-7&keywords=12+man+tent

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What are some good places to camp on a trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

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BB

I'm going to be traveling by car from San Francisco to San Diego over the course of a week and a half, camping in a tent along the way. Since I have a week to make this trip, it doesn't matter if I take a roundabout route (for example, going inland all the way to the Sierra Nevadas wouldn't bother me).

What are some good places for me to camp on the trip? I prefer to be as secluded as possible, to get away from it all. Also, the cheaper the better!

Thanks!

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As I see it, you have 2 choices: Beach route or inland route. Doing both would take you a lot more than a week.

If you want to head inland, you can always take off from S.F. and head to Lake Tahoe. It is about 5 hours to drive. Then, I'd head south into Yosemite. Your only downfall about these two places is that it is summer and you might be hard-pressed to find a campsite. NO JOKE--in Yosemite Valley you usually have to reserve a campsite 6 months in advance. You might have more luck finding sites that are outside the park. (From Lake Tahoe to Yosemite, take highway 395) After Yosemite you could either stick with the 395 and head to Death Valley, then Interstate 10 to Joshua Tree. You could also leave Yosemite on the 120 and head to Interstate 5, which can take you to places like King's Canyon and Sequoia National Park, and then into the LA area.

If you wanted to go the beach route, skip the 1 (it will take much, much more than a week) and go on the 101. It gives you easy access to Santa Cruz, Monterrey, Big Sur, and San Simeon (Hearst Castle is a must see!), Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara, The Santa Monica Mountains (you can hike there to see where the show MASH was filmed), Hollywood, and then to Interstate 5 which will drive down the Southern California coast and into San Diego.

My husband and I have done these trips many times and they are fabulous either way. It just depends on what you want to see. The coastal route offers many beach sites to camp. For a good reference on camping, I would recommend the book "California Camping;" that's our Bible.

Have fun!!!!

Where is best place to go camping in santabarbra area and los angeles area?

Riley

Me and my friends want to go camping not by a beach but by a nice river or lake and go fishing and hiking. I would like a nice forest scene and not a really crowded place.

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I think your best bet would be Los Padres National Forest.
I've been camping there but don't remember exactly what site. There are hiking, waterfalls (maybe not now) and swimming holes.
You can get camping information at: www.recreation.gov

Los Padres National Forest streches from LA County (the edge of Angeles Forest) all the way north to Big Sur.

Both Cachuma Lake & Lake Casistas are probably the only lakes in the area. Both will have very low water levels and be very crowded. Cachuma may be slightly less crowded because it is farther from LA.

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What are some main differences between australian and american cultures?

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sapphiredr

please add your references

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The difference's are huge, In Australia they make us all here very focused on education and active involvement in sport.

Also we are very career and business minded and all have had further higher education training.

There is very low to no crime or guns and children still play out doors and most people here prefer to be mainly all out doors socializing with there mates. The school curriculum system here is the highest in the world and it's a good place to raise children.

At 18 in Australia your a legal adult and can drink in bars and go to night clubs, vote, buy a house or business etc

People in Australia don't care or are opinionated by religion or politics or what someone on TV said. So you don't ever see religious people accosting people in public places or have people begging for money.

I live in Sydney in the CBD it's a very 24/7 lifestyle here with a very large range of things to see and do, being a world class city and there is no city on Earth like it, with worldwide known restaurants and cafe's, think of any country in the world there is a restaurant or cafe that caters for any countries cuisine.

Americans who come here really get blown away and migrate here like I did. The economy is very strong and the standard of living is very high there is very low unemployment heaps of business opportunity's. The minimum wages here are triple times more than the US minimum wage plus the benefits of paid superannuation, shift penalties and loading plus 10 days paid sick leave and five weeks paid holidays a year.

Women get paid maternity leave also a $5,000 baby bonus if having a child. It doesn't cost a cent to see a doctor or go into hospital or dentist they are free. Just like a 24/7 emergency doctor coming to your home.

We have many more freedoms here than in the United States also anti discrimination laws and same rights for all people and a very good legal system. Police here are friendly and helpful they don't point guns at people.

Australian fashion is world known we do dress up very classy and smart casual ,so you never see cargo pants or polo shirts or tented tee shirts unless they are tourists. Most every well known American actor, actress or singer all comes here to clothes shop as well many other known high profile overseas entertainers. So you see people like Paris Hilton, Ricki Lake, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Dianna Ross, Janet Jackson etc shopping here. They love it here because were no one ever bothers them, most are here now for Australian fashion week.

There are no ghettos or people living in trailer parks here or in low standard housing. There are a lot of weekend getaway's or family holiday resorts. You can go to the beaches or to the mountains, camping, or pack the car to go skiing or jump on a plane for a weekend interstate or to New Zealand. No where is crowded here. People are more laid back and everyone looks healthy, tanned and fit and speaks English.

The only Americanisms here would be fast food outlets like Mc Donald's, Hungry Jacks, Pizza Hut, KFC, Gloria Jeans, but there not really popular as the cafe's also the American shows on TV.

Otherwise you notice the big difference here in culture's as Australians aren't stressed out and don't act or think or ever materialistic brag of our wealth or stereotype people we use our freedoms of speech to improve and make life better in our country. Also we have a very good Prime Minister and Government in our free society.

Most American's don't realize how big Australia is it's just a little bigger than the USA and the state I live in NSW is twice the size the state of Texas and there are just only 20 million people living in all of Australia. There is 303 million people all living on the same land mass in the USA.

For a country with such a small population we have many well world know actors, actress's, music artist, artists, building and clothes designers, doctors, scientists, inventors, sports people as well as known world wide companies and financial businesses.

does anybody have an example of a forensic case study?

Alyson:)

i'm doing a forensic project for school. i need a case study for forensic pathology and cant find one. pleeease help:-)

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http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00206/text_casestudies.htm

The Azaria Chamberlain Case
On the 17th August 1980, the Chamberlain family was camping at Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory, when at around eight o'clock at night, they heard a cry from the tent where their ten week old baby girl and four year old son were sleeping. Rushing to the tent, the mother of the child, Lindy saw a dingo near the tent's entrance and upon entering, realised with horror that her baby daughter Azaria, was missing and all that remained was a pool of blood on the floor. The police arrived and a search was organized but no traces of the baby were found.

The Chamberlains were interviewed the next morning and only some of the bloodstained items were removed from the tent, with many being left behind. The family was interviewed again later on that same day, by a different officer who thought the Chamberlains' recounts of the previous night were suspicious. A week passed and no new evidence was found, that is, until a tourist found Azaria's vest and jumpsuit. But despite this new piece of evidence, the crime scene was not sealed off and a full examination of the clothing was never conducted. This lack of proper crime scene and evidence analysis led the police to believe that Lindy Chamberlain was lying about her story. The lack of dingo bite marks and saliva on Azaria's jumpsuit and the fact that the baby's shoes were still tied inside the jumpsuit while the vest was inside out, heightened the police's suspicion even further. In 1981, it was however, concluded that Azaria was indeed taken by a dingo, allowing Lindy and Michael Chamberlain to at last get over the accusations after the tragic loss of their child and move on with everyday life.

This was however, not to be the case, because after a later analysis of the baby's clothing, it was found that there was a bloody handprint in the shape of a women's hand, reopening the case in 1982. Analysis of the Chamberlains' car also revealed a pair of scissors, baby's blood and some experts claimed that the rip marks on the baby's clothing were actually scissor stab marks. And so it was with this new evidence that another court case was held on the 2nd February, 1982. The case concluded for what was thought to be the last time, when Lindy was convicted with murder of her daughter and sentenced to life in prison. After serving six years in prison, there was a turn in the case when baby Azaria's jacket was unbelievably, found partly buried at Uluru. Just five days later, Lindy was immediately released from prison, but to this day, nobody knows the exact truth and we'll probably never know.


http://www.forensic.gov.uk/html/media/case-studies/
Case Studies
Diane Chenery-Wickens Birmingham, April 29, 2009 ⦠Forensic Science Service experts worked their way through hundreds of pieces of evidence as part of the police investigation into the disappearance of Emmy award-winning make-up artist Diane Chenery-Wickens.

Colin Pitchfork First murder conviction on DNA evidence also clears the prime suspect

Kaspar Hauser Kaspar Hauser - the lost prince?

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funny yet embarrassing moments in your lifetime?

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NONAME

what's the most funny but embarrassing moment in your life? i need a laugh. Details please! :D

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Girlfriendâs family reunion

http://www.yourembarrassingmoments.com/2010/03/girlfriends-family-reunion/

Iâve had lots of embarrassing things happen to me, but this is the weirdest. When I was in college, I had been dating this girl for a couple of months, and she wanted me to meet her family. They were having a family reunion, which was a good opportunity to meet a lot of her extended family. This was an annual thing, where they all got together for a camping trip, This was at a large lake where there was lots of remote area.

I was going water skiing with my friends that morning, so my girlfriend and I decided that I would go skiing that morning, then they could drop me off where they were camping, and she could take me home that night. So we skiied, and then cruised the shoreline and found the campsite. My friends came with me to make sure we found the right place, and then left.

I was in wet swim trunks, so I asked my girlfriendâs uncle if there was a place I could change. This was out in the middle of nowhere, so there werenât bathrooms or any kind of building other than tents, and a bus that someone had converted into a camper. He tells me to just go behind the bus, and he would make sure that no one came around while I was changing. Stupid me!

He thought this would be a great prank to pull on his niece, so he got another uncle to play along. As soon as I dropped my trunks and was standing there naked, they ran around the corner and grabbed both my arms. These were big guys, so I didnât have a chance. They picked me up and hauled me from behind the bus right out in front of everyone. They drug me around the camp to make sure everyone knew what was going on. By then, everyone (about 30 or 40 people) was gathered up in a big group.

They hauled me over to a tree and tied my hands behind it. Then ran and grabbed my trunks and my bag with my clothes. While my girlfriend was trying to get me untied, her mother came over and told me that the more embarrassed I acted, the longer they would keep this going, so just chill out.

So, I got untied, and then just had to hang out with this large group of people being the only one naked. Everyone had already seen everything anyway, so I did the best I could to not act mortified, which I was. I guess I didnât do a good enough job of not acting embarrassed, because those jerks let this go on for an hour laughing the whole time. When they finally came back with my stuff, they threw my bag up in a tree, so I had to climb up in a tree naked to get my clothes back.

That was quite an introduction to the family!

Post your embarrassing moments anonymously!

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Have You Ever had an awkward moment?

Q. when? and what happened?

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Girlfriendâs family reunion

http://www.yourembarrassingmoments.com/2010/03/girlfriends-family-reunion/

Iâve had lots of embarrassing things happen to me, but this is the weirdest. When I was in college, I had been dating this girl for a couple of months, and she wanted me to meet her family. They were having a family reunion, which was a good opportunity to meet a lot of her extended family. This was an annual thing, where they all got together for a camping trip, This was at a large lake where there was lots of remote area.

I was going water skiing with my friends that morning, so my girlfriend and I decided that I would go skiing that morning, then they could drop me off where they were camping, and she could take me home that night. So we skiied, and then cruised the shoreline and found the campsite. My friends came with me to make sure we found the right place, and then left.

I was in wet swim trunks, so I asked my girlfriendâs uncle if there was a place I could change. This was out in the middle of nowhere, so there werenât bathrooms or any kind of building other than tents, and a bus that someone had converted into a camper. He tells me to just go behind the bus, and he would make sure that no one came around while I was changing. Stupid me!

He thought this would be a great prank to pull on his niece, so he got another uncle to play along. As soon as I dropped my trunks and was standing there naked, they ran around the corner and grabbed both my arms. These were big guys, so I didnât have a chance. They picked me up and hauled me from behind the bus right out in front of everyone. They drug me around the camp to make sure everyone knew what was going on. By then, everyone (about 30 or 40 people) was gathered up in a big group.

They hauled me over to a tree and tied my hands behind it. Then ran and grabbed my trunks and my bag with my clothes. While my girlfriend was trying to get me untied, her mother came over and told me that the more embarrassed I acted, the longer they would keep this going, so just chill out.

So, I got untied, and then just had to hang out with this large group of people being the only one naked. Everyone had already seen everything anyway, so I did the best I could to not act mortified, which I was. I guess I didnât do a good enough job of not acting embarrassed, because those jerks let this go on for an hour laughing the whole time. When they finally came back with my stuff, they threw my bag up in a tree, so I had to climb up in a tree naked to get my clothes back.

That was quite an introduction to the family!

Post your embarrassing moments anonymously!

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Where can I find a affordable place for a wedding reception in Houston, TX?

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Mel

The wedding is going to be the first weekend of September and I'm looking for something under $1000. I want it to have a dance floor and we don't need them to cater. Thanks

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I am sorry - I dont know Houston but I do know about finding an affordable wedding reception place!
Think outside the box!!
1. ring local council - they should be able to give you a list of halls and other function centres that they have available for hire. Some of these places may even be in Parks but they can arrange a liquor licence. (i am in australia sorry - if these arent exactly true in your area, but you get the idea)
2. Google halls for hire. You might find a private hall eg dance studio, church, CWA, school (most of these could be under council), clubs (scouts etc)
* I actually found a choir hall this way and they had everything we needed -awesome. Just that the toilets were outside - which we decided to not go with...
They did theatre restaurant there too.
3. Tourist INformation Centre sometimes have brochures on places that could work...
4. Group Camps - or holiday places - they usually have a large hall on site with full kitchen. People can stay on-site or in nearby accommodation.
5. Government buildings / heritage buildings ..see below
6. Theatres. Local theatre groups where they have theatre restaurants you know they have a kitchen and bar facilities.
7. Google Conference Centres / Group Accommodation / Family Retreat. This is how we found our wedding venue. (we are getting married in august). I found a few awesome places under this category search. Some very nice but too expensive or not suitable for our group. Some with accommodation and some with only single bed onsite accommodation but motels etc nearby. One place was a pony camp / conference centre .
The place where we are getting married is actually owned by Qld Government. During week it is an Outdoor Training Facility and conference centre but on weekends they hire out the facilities for private functions. We get tables, chairs, tablecloths, cutlery, crockery, glasses etc, even a mobile coolroom, outdoor gas heaters, industrial kitchen, separate conference room for all the kids to relax and watch movies, a marquee area, a large grassed area and a large undercover area with weather shields. All for $226 - plus we have it from Friday arvo till Sunday arvo!!! Government dont work weekends so no staff / people watching over us..
We found a caterer through word of mouth (excellent value) and we can BYO alcohol etc.

There are some conference centres and function centres (and even retreat style accommodation) which offer their kitchen and their caterer or find your own caterer - some dont like it - different laws.

Good luck and have fun searching. Always talk to people. I found so much info from talking to different people and remembering there are only "six degrees of separation"

Does anyone know the location of apostlebirds. Do they live in Queensland?

Bagosh

Hi.
I am a studying photographer and I have always been interested in photography for wildlife. To be able to take great photos, I will need to set goals for capturing the wildlife. To start out I will need to know the whereabouts. I am currently trying to research about the Apostlebirds(Grey Jumper). Is there anyone that knows if these birds live in Queensland? Any other information about these birds would be helpful too. e.g. bait. Thankyou.

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LOL... you don't need bait for apostle birds. They're not bothered by humans at all! We recently did a Qld outback trips and there were squillions of them at Carnarvon Gorge in the camp grounds. The staff at the Takaraka camp ground were also very knowledgeable about them. There were lots in the Gaske's fossicking area in Chinchilla. And at Mt Surprise in the north there was a little place that had snakes. The guy let my kids hold some of them, but when you put them on the ground the apostle birds would come down, stand in a circle around the snake and squawk away. Those are the 3 main encounters that stick in my head, they're everywhere out there though. If you're eating a sandwich, the birds will come. They're amazing little critters - good luck with the photography!

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What is a good scenic park to visit/camp in Texas on October?

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YucaKacama

Somewhere around East Texas/Hill Country/San Antonio/Galveston. I want to take my brand new SLR CAMERA somewhere and take stunning pictures!

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This time of year, Lost Maples state park is the best place, the leaves are dropping off of the Maples and it is beautiful.

Are there any good lakes to go cliff jumping/diving at in Texas?

salty

Hey guys, recently I went camping with my scout troop at Inks Lake near Austin, TX and we got the chance to go cliff diving at the Devil's Waterhole there. It was loads of fun and I was thinking if there were other lakes or places around Texas that would be fun to go cliff diving or jumping at.

Does any know of any good lakes/parks where my scout troop and I can go cliff jumping and also camping there?

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If you are wanting to stay near Austin, you should go north to Lake Georgetown. They have awesome cliffs up there.
Further north, near Hillsboro, is Lake Whitney. From my experience in Texas, they have the best cliffs to dive from.
Make sure to test the depth of the water before diving though.
Almost all lakes in Texas were created by damming up drainage in a low area. They are typically shallow, full of trees and other debris.

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What kind of tent should I buy?

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Jade Orchi

We bought a pretty expensive tent at Walmart last year and it leaked when it rained (horribly), was hotter than all get out, and blew flat to the ground in a stiff wind. We are going to buy a new one this year and trash the other. Which tent should I buy or what features should I look for to combat rain, heat, and wind.

Thanks.

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No, you did not buy an "expensive" tent at Walmart. Walmart does not sell any expensive, high-quality, lightweight tents. Walmart does sell cheap tents that can be effective for casual use IF you buy a strong seam sealer, like a silicone rubbery adhesive, and spread it across every seam and joint between different fabrics. Furthermore, the reason that your tent "blew flat" or contortioned is because you purchased a tent with cheap fiberglass poles that flex in the wind rather than break. Your existing tent is fine for car-camping in fairly pleasant weather. I even use one for certain car-camping outings when I want a little higher ceiling and am not concerned about weight. For backpacking, I have two $300 tents, a one-person and a two-person backpacking tent, weight respectively two pounds and four pounds, hub-design, low-profile, aluminum poles.

If you want a higher performance tent, then you will need to spend, depending on capacity and style, $300 to $1,000. Do not go cheap on a tent, since failure will end your vacation or force you to spend a lot more money on motels. Features that you need to consider ~ Rain protection: full-rain fly. Heat: adequate ventilation design. Wind: high-grade aluminum poles and a low-profile dome rather than a high-ceiling cabin tent or a very expensive four-season tent. You did not specify sleeping capacity. However, "we" implies a family, so I will offer links to several tents that may meet your criteria. Purchase a tent at least one-person larger than the specifications imply, unless you want a very tight fit. If heat and bugs are a significant problem, then consider also purchasing a screen room.

As best as I can figure from your description of necessary criteria, look at the Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent, $540, 19 pounds, 5' 6" ceiling height or Big Agnes King Creek 6 Tent, $470, 16.5 pounds, 6' ceiling height. If you want smaller and cheaper, Big Agnes Coulton Creek 4 Tent, $300, 9 pounds, 5' ceiling height. I own a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL-1 that holds up well in high-altitude tundra backpacking, $300, 2 pounds, 3' 2" ceiling height.

I am looking for a good quality Back Country Hiking tent.?

Rob

I am looking for a 2-3 person tent that is quality but not to expensive ($100-$150). I found a kelty for 230$, seemed high in price. Would appreciate an suggestions.

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http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/teton-2/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Teton-2-Tent-2-Person-3-Season/KEL0384M.html?avad=397_fa3a083
Kelty Teton 2
2-Person 3-Season
$149.95
*I own this simple, easy-to-pitch, two-pole design tent that offers super ventilation and quick setup.

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/yellowstone-4/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Yellowstone-4-Tent-4-Person-3-Season/KEL0299M.html?avad=397_fa3a0eb
Kelty Yellowstone 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season
$144.95
This tent sleeps four, offers a quick, easy setup and is an economical choice for the camping couple or family.

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