Want to start collecting animal bones?  Roadkill can be a great place to find bones for our collection.  However, you can’t just grab dead animals off the side of the

Tired of boring backpacking dinners and don’t want to spend a fortune on freeze-dried meals? This backpacking ramen recipe is super easy and delicious.  It includes peanut butter, which makes

Do you want to start collecting animal bones?  One of the first things you will read is that you should never use bleach to whiten bones.  Bleach will damage the

Nestled in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, Brasov is known as a gateway to the many natural attractions and cultural wonders of Transylvania. This is one of the most

Want to go backpacking or camping, but need to fly to the location?  It can actually be really tricky – or impossible – to bring certain gear on an airplane. 

Need a jogging stroller but don’t want to have two strollers? Here’s what you need to know about when it makes sense to use a jogging stroller as your everyday

Did you find some animal bones or a skull? Especially if there is still flesh on the bones, they can contain all sorts of nasty bacteria, viruses and parasites.  Sometimes

Nymph and adult ticks are too large to fit through the mesh on tent doors and windows.  However, there are still many ways that ticks can get into your tent,

Last year my dad hiked the Paria Buckskin Gulch. I had him share his packing list. He’s an avid thru-hiker and the type who tries to get as lightweight as

My family and I are used to traveling to far-off destinations and finding hidden corners of countries that aren’t in any travel guide.  Now, because of COVID, our passports are