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51). Fly Fishing Heaven In Montana You can find good spots for fly fishing in most states, but some are more epic than others. Allow me to introduce you to heaven on earth for anglers. Fly Fishing Heaven In Montana Montana is an incredibly beautiful state. It is located on the Canadian border between Wyoming and the Dakotas. It is the fourth largest state ... 52). Fly Fishing in Russia A few years back, I spent a year living in Siberia and had a chance to head out to a town called Tinda. Much to my surprise, a couple of the locals had fly fishing on the menu. The Siberian Surprise Mention the word “Siberia” and most people think of bleak, frozen tundra stretching for hundreds of miles. Well, this is mor... 53). Fly Fishing On The Green River - Paradise Lost Fly fishing is all about finding a great location, preferably in the middle of a hatch. The Green River in Utah was one such place, but is it still? The Secret Is Out No less than five years ago, it seemed like you head to the Green River and see few others along your little stretch of paradise. These days, it seems like a... 54). Fly Fishing – Catch and Release Yourself When fly fishing, many anglers prefer to catch and release their fly fishing prizes. Still, what should you do when you’re the prize? That’s Gotta Hurt If you become a fly fishing fanatic, you will inevitably hook yourself one day. Of course, this has never happened to me, but my “friends” have done it repeatedly. Being a ... 55). Fly Fishing – I Know Knot What I Do When it comes to fly fishing, tying a knot is not the most glamorous of subjects. Without a knot, however, you’ll not be snatching the Muskie of your dreams. Fly Fishing Knots First thing first, we need to get the lingo down since we wont be using illustrations in this article. Three basic terms will cover practically any... 56). Flying Internationally on Chartered Planes If you’re a budget traveler, chartered planes will cross your travel planning path at some point in time. The quality of charter flights can be both good and bad. During certain times of the year, flying to a particular location can be very expensive. One way to beat the expense is to book a seat on a charter flight. I did this very t... 57). Flying to Another Country on the Cheap The Internet provides us the ability to see exotic locations and plan trips to them. If you are planning such a trip, here are some ways to fly to countries on the cheap. Flying to Another Country on the Cheap Undeniably, the best and cheapest tickets for air flights can be found online. The various travel sites have a di... 58). France at 200 kph – of Grandmothers, Lyon and Rain In my teens, I traveled to France with my mother, father and grandmother for a month of sightseeing with a rental car. Michael Schumacher and Formula 1 have nothing on my father and our Opel rental car. American fathers have an interesting if somewhat aggravating habit on trips. Yes, I am talking about the desire to see everything the... 59). France – Bordeaux and St. Tropez France and Paris, Paris and France. You’ll have a great time exploring Paris, but you’ll miss places like Bordeaux and St. Tropez if you don’t get out of the city. Bordeaux Bordeaux is both a city and the center of the wine region in France. As a city, Bordeaux is surprisingly bereft of things to see. One can find unique ... 60). France – Paris and Nice From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice. Paris It is hard to know where to start when discussing Paris. Take a boat down the Seine River and you will pass Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and so many other notable spots it is ... 61). Getting To and Around Eastern Europe Visiting Eastern Europe is an enjoyable step back in time and a top travel destination. Here’s the scoop on what you need to consider when trying to get there. Getting To and Around Eastern Europe Eastern Europe has been open to travel for roughly 15 years following the fall of the Soviet Union. Much to the delight of tra... 62). Giant Sequoias – Hiking Boole Tree Loop The Giant Sequoia trees of California are a site to see. Despite heavy logging efforts, you can still hike through these massive trees on the Boole Tree Loop. Giant Sequoia National Monument The park system in central California is incredible. You have Sequoia National Park, the first national park ever designated in the c... 63). Gift Ideas for Canoeing Enthusiasts Finding good Christmas gifts ideas is easy if you think about a person’s hobbies. If you are buying for person who enjoys canoeing, here are a few ideas for canoeing gifts. Canoeing Gifts Canoeing is a sport that appears to require relatively small amounts of equipment. In truth, it is much more than a paddle and a canoe, ... 64). Gift Ideas for Dad Coming up with gift ideas for dad can be a bit of a challenge. One always starts looking at tools, but there are better choices. Gift Ideas for Dad You can find the following gift ideas for dad online by simply search for the product name on any search engine. 1. LED Grill Light – What is a man if he isn’t th... 65). Gift Ideas for Mom Ah, what to buy for beloved mom for Christmas. Here's a list of gift ideas for mom that are sure to make her smile. Gift Ideas for Mom Okay, she is probably tired of getting bubble bath and so on. This year, you need to get her a unique gift. You can find these gift ideas for mom by searching for the product on any search... 66). Gifts for Dads The holidays are just around the corner and you have to come up with some gifts for dad. Here a list of gifts for dads of all types and character. Gifts for Dads 1. Daddy O’s Shirts – Retro is in and retro bowling shirts are hot, hot, hot. If you want to buy him a cool gift, get him one of these great shirts from Daddy O’... 67). Gifts for Guys When buying gifts for guys, you want to go with something masculine and unusual. Gadgets are always good gifts for guys, but there’s so much more you can give. Gifts for Guys And a one…and a two… 1. Dave Chappelle Show – Season 2 – The Chappelle Show has reached legendary status with men and women alike. The ... 68). Gifts for Him I’ll assume “him” doesn’t refer to me, but still help you out with some ideas for gifts for him. These gifts for him run from the practical to outrageous, but all make good gifts. Gifts for Him And here we go… 1. Brother MPrint Bluetooth Mobile Printer – A practical gadget, this mobile printer lets him print ... 69). Gifts for Men Here come the holidays and you need to find gifts for men, be they family or friends. Don’t worry, I’ve already blown hours snooping around on the Internet to find the gifts. Gifts for Men First things first. No sweaters. Not this year! Instead, give some thought to these gifts for men. 1. Orange County Chop... 70). Girlfriend Gift Ideas Whether you’re buying for the holidays, birthdays or special occasions, girlfriend gift ideas can be hard to come buy. Here’s a list of top gift ideas. Girlfriend Gift Ideas Unless this is your first girlfriend, I’ll assume you know jewelry tops the list of best girlfriend gift ideas. That being the case, we’ll skip to no... 71). Greece – History and a Modern Touch Many consider Greece the cradle of modern civilization. The historical sites in the country are impressive. Still, Greece also has modern touches making it a good travel destination. Greece Walk practically anywhere in Greece and you are walking in the footsteps of antiquity. The home to such historical figures, fictional... 72). Grunion Runs – Fishing With Your Hands In San Diego Fishing is peaceful and inspiring sport regardless of the type of fishing your doing. Well, with one exception – grunion runs. El Grunionino Throughout the year, the fish known as the grunion run in San Diego and much of California. This little silver fish reproduces by “running” up the beach during the high tide in the m... 73). Halloween Bird Watching – The Dark Side Bird watching is just about the most unobjectionable hobby in the world. With Halloween approaching, however, it is time to discuss the dark, dark, dark side of birding. Bird watching enthusiasts are always looking for good spots to whip out the binoculars and visually hunt for a new life bird. There are really only two potential down... 74). Halloween Fly Fishing - The Ultimate Bite Halloween and fly fishing may seem like an odd mix, but not for true anglers. Yep, I’m talking about the ultimate test of your abilities and nerve. Dracula’s River Okay, everyone knows the story of Count Dracula. The book is huge and has been turned into more than a few scary movies. The one the frightened me the most was... 75). Halloween In Siberia – Sort Of Live in another country and you’ll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia. Russian Holidays I loved living in Russia and the primary reason was people. Russians love to celebrate and they are big into holidays. In Chita, Siberia, practically ev... 76). Halstatt, Austria – Scoffing at the Sound of Music Set in Austria, the Sound of Music is an epic film spurring dreams of a heavenly land in every child that sees the movie. In truth, they should have filmed the movie in Halstatt, Austria. Halstatt I had been in Salzburg for four days and was growing restless. The city was an eyeful with beautiful garden areas, architecture... 77). Hiking Gifts – Gift Ideas for Hiking Presents Hiking is a healthy, relaxing pursuit for hikers. If you’re buying for a hiking enthusiast this holiday season, here are a few gift ideas for hiking presents. Hiking Gift Ideas There is much more to hiking than just boots and an urge to go. For those of you looking for gift ideas for hiking presents, here’s a list of poten... 78). Hiking Trails – Preserve Your Experiences Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race, get out in nature and leave the stress of the world behind. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a hiking journal. Hiking Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent hiking experience. What sticks ou... 79). Holiday Shopping Online – Delivery Rules For Your Orders Holiday shopping online has taken a lot of stress out the holiday season with one exception. What if your order doesn’t show up on time? Here are the delivery rules. Holiday Shopping – Prompt Delivery Rules The Internet is the fastest growing source of holiday gifts orders. The FTC, however, has received complaints in the ... 80). Holland – The Keukenhof Gardens Holland is the land of tulips. When it comes to seeing tulips, no place in the world outdoes the Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof Gardens The Keukenhof Gardens are located to the southwest of Amsterdam. I know this because I was visiting Amsterdam with an old friend and his wife. He and I had talked about taking the tour at t... 81). Hungary Travel – Lake Balaton, Visegrad, and Szentendre When visiting Hungary, it is easy to fall in love with Budapest and never venture beyond the city. If this happens, you’ll rue the day you missed a chance to visit Lake Balaton, Visegrad and Szentendre. Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is located in the wine-growing region of Hungary. It just so happens the Lake is also populated... 82). Ice Climbing – Preserve Your Experiences Ice climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and live on the edge. Alas, your ice climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a ice climbing journal for your adventures. Ice Climbing Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent ice climbing experience. Wha... 83). Impressions of Russia Whenever you travel to a country, it is important to avoid the tourist traps and get to know the locals. Here are my impressions of Russia. Created in the 12th century, Russia was originally a much smaller country. Known as Muscovy, the country was formed in the golden ring area surrounding present day Moscow. After being dominated by ... 84). Impressions of Siberia Mention the word “Siberia,” and images of gulags, frozen tundra and wastelands may come to mind. While there is some truth to these, my impressions of Siberia included more. Siberia comprises more than 75 percent of modern Russia. Unless you visit, there is simply no way to describe the total landmass of this much-maligned area of the... 85). India – The Country From Another Planet I am firmly convinced the country of India was transplanted from another planet. You will find no other place like it on this world. India India is a country where you will see everything you can imagine. More importantly, everything you will see will be intense. You will not see a beggar, you will see millions of them. Y... 86). Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to buy gifts. If you’re a little light on funds, following are ideas for inexpensive Christmas gifts. Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas It is easy to blow your budget and run up credit cards when shopping for Christmas gifts. To avoid this, here’s a list of inexpen... 87). Isla Mujeres, Mexico – The Island of Women Isla Mujeres in Mexico is a great way to escape the tourist crush in Cancun. Roughly 9 miles offshore, the island contains the Mexican beach culture of a bygone era. Oh, and the name translates to “The Island of Women.” Isla Mujeres First things first, the Island of Women is not populated with more, different or any other ... 88). Italy – Milan and Pisa When visiting Italy, it seems every destination has enough historical sites to keep you busy for a month. Oddly, Milan and Pisa don’t fall into this category. Milan Milan is a thoroughly modern city and I would hazard to guess a wealthy one. This is not really the place for a budget traveler, but then again budget travele... 89). Italy – Naples and Sorrento Italy is really two countries in one with the wealthy, historic north dominating. To get a taste of the south, Naples and Sorrento are your destinations. Naples If ever there was a city with a reputation, it is Naples. Dirty, nasty, crime infested and fanatical are all words thrown around when describing. In this case, th... 90). Jam Band Writing Journals – Track Your Shows Following jam bands is a blast because of the music, places you see and cool people you meet. Jam band journals are great ways to keep track of your shows. Jam Band Journals Undoubtedly, the Grateful Dead was the greatest jam band in history, but others such as String Cheese Incident have carried on the tradition. Whatever... 91). Joshua Tree – Hiking Ryan Mountain With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Joshua Tree – Ryan Mountain If you’re looking for the best view in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain is the undisputed winner. Make it to the top and... 92). Journal – Rock Climbs Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and get a heck of a view. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a journal for rock climbs. Journal – Rock Climbs Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent rock climbing experience. What sticks out in your mind... 93). Kayaking Gifts for Christmas Finding good Christmas gifts ideas is easy if you think about a persons hobbies. If you are buying for person who enjoys kayaking, here are a few ideas for kayaking gifts. Kayaking Gifts Kayaking is a sport that appears to require relatively small amounts of equipment. In truth, it is much more than a paddle and a kayak, w... 94). Khmer Rouge Prison 21 – The Chilling High School In Phnom Pehn, Cambodia Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself. Tuol Sleng In 1962, the high schoo... 95). Ko Chang, Thailand – Water Festival of Loi Kathong Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang. Ko Chang In October 2003, the travel bug seriously bit me. The symptoms led me to sell my business, pack a small backpack with necessary items and roll i... 96). Lagos, Portugal – Casa Rosa and Joe’s Garage If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go. Casa Rosa Casa Rosa claims to be the haven for backpackers in Lagos. The more you travel, the more you know such claims are rarely true. With Casa R... 97). Living In Siberia – Lenin's Revenge In 1999, I moved to Chita, a city in Siberia, Russia to teach for a year. After seven days of planes, trains and, well, more trains, I was ready to experience Chita in all its glory. Day 1 – Lenin’s Revenge Riding on a train for three plus days does weird things to your equilibrium. You tend to develop a natural compensati... 98). Loincloths and Tenderizing at a Budapest Spa The Gellert Hotel Spa is renowned as the ultimate spa destination in Hungary. Here’s a first hand account of the Gellert experience. Gellert Hotel Spa While in Budapest, everyone kept saying I hadn’t experience Hungary until I had a spa. According to my newfound friends, “a spa” meant the Gellert Hotel Spa. Be... 99). Lost in Lagos, Portugal Lagos is a small town in Portugal built on a large hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. While its old world charm is evident during the day, it can be a real pain at night. Upon arriving by train in Lagos, I quickly booked a bed in a private home with a local family. I was loaded in a car and driven to the home that was just over... 100). Margaret Island – Paradise in Budapest The Danube River runs through the center of Budapest in Hungary. In the middle of the city chaos lays an oasis of tranquility, Margaret Island. Margaret Island Margaret Island is one of the unique elements of Budapest. The island is located in the middle of the Danube River in central Budapest and is a little more than 1 m... Browse Pages: [1] 2 [3] [4]