Insulated hiking boots?  Check!
Down-filled hooded parka?  Check!
Multi-compartment backpack?  Check!
Whether you love camping overnight in your local state park or backpacking around the world, purchasing the gear that you will need for either can become an expensive proposition.
So, how does one get around this reality of increasing prices for recreational gear and stagnant incomes?  The good news is that there are resources that will help you get everything you want at a fraction of the retail prices of stores like Dicks or REI.  Army/Navy surplus stores offer many items like camping …

Today, A View To A Thrill welcomes a new friend and fellow world-traveler, Sheridan Lucas, as guest writer.  She will share her impressions of her splendid visit to the country of Tunisia in Northern Africa.  Sheridan is an aspiring writer who is always looking for fun-loving travel companions to roam the world with.  If you enjoy adventure travel and would like to do some trekking, cycling, kayaking and/or walking tours please contact her at hot mail dotcom.

About Sheridan Lucas:
“I was a navy brat who made my first cross-country trip when …

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With the US dollar seemingly growing weaker by the day, it’s important to figure out inventive ways to stretch your hard earned and sometimes hard to come by funds. Whether traveling overseas or to the next town over, everyone wants to feel as though they are getting the most for their money. When searching for affordable accommodations, consider booking housing alternatives like:
1)  Hostels where you share basic accommodations with fellow travelers, usually students.   Hostels are usually run like college dormitories,  where the sleeping area consist of bunk or twin beds …

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Utilize online tools that will help you to find unadvertised fares
* Compare prices from different airlines by using fare search engines of online travel agencies like Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity – each of which will email you a ‘fare alert’ for your particular itinerary. This pretty much means that you have to be flexible when it comes to carriers. Never be married to or loyal to any one airline or you will lessen your chances of finding a good deal. Airlines are aware of this trend and to counterbalance this …