Compass: How to Choose
In this era of GPS-assisted navigation, hikers may be tempted to forego carrying a map and compass. But it is important to understand that a GPS receiver does not replace these gear, which does not rely on batteries or...
Long haul flights: tips to ease the pain
Multiple weeks in the past, I used to be reminded of the realities of a protracted-haul flight – in a single day throughout the Atlantic. My neck became locked inflexible, my legs were twisted, my shins cramped against the...
GUIDE TO GETTING A GOOD SEAT FLYING ON SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Love it or hate it, Southwest Airways has a unique seating method. Most airways will assign you an actual seat, Southwest offers you a boarding wide variety, and you can pick any open seat on the aircraft. Some experience...
