How To Survive a Bear Attack

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


Your chance of actually encountering a bear, even in the North American backcountry, is incredibly slim, and the best way to survive an attack is to avoid an encounter all together.

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6 Items I Pack For Every Trip (And You Should Too!)

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No matter where you are headed, or how long you are planning on travelling for, these must-pack items will make your next trip a lot more enjoyable!

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What's The High Line In New York City and Why Should You Visit It?

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It's often Instagram-ed and on every "must see" list for New York City, but what is the High Line in Chelsea in New York City? And, is it really worth visiting?

Let's start with a bit of history...

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Reads For The Road: "The Road To Little Dribbling" by Bill Bryson

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Despite all the time that I spend in the Travel section of the bookstore, I have never actually read anything by Bill Bryson.

Crazy, right?!

What made me pick up one of his books now?

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The Best Podcasts To Listen To While Travelling

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Do you have a long flight, six hour road trip, cross-country train adventure, or seemingly never-ending bus ride in your future? Never fear! I have scoured the web and found a list of fabulous podcasts that are sure to keep you entertained!

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10 Tips For Women Traveling To Morocco

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A maze of winding alleyways, intricately carved wooden doors, brightly woven textiles, the smell of wood-burning stoves in the air, and the hauntingly beautiful call to prayer all awaits you in this mesmerizing country. The architecture, the desert dunes, the Atlas Mountains, the long stretches of sandy beach — there are so many reasons to visit Morocco.

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