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Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany
Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail : what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more. Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer.
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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures
Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two).
We'll cover:
The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles of bike paths Europe and Asia long distance bike holiday resourcesOn the corresponding website, you'll see a detailed packing list as well as important links for planning your long distance cycling adventure.
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Today we explore the wonderful world of boondocking, aka dry camping or dispersed camping. While mostly on the over 640 million UD federal lands, we also explore state public lands and even 'Wallydocking' in Walmart parking lots!
Learn how to find sites, how to evaluate if a site is suitable for you and your rig, and assorted tips and the etiquette of boon docking.
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Kit speaks with certified Wilderness EMT expert Casey Marcum about things we need to think about BEFORE we head into the wild, and then what to do if something goes wrong and you or someone else gets sick or injured. You'll learn key things to make sure you put in your pack and some clever hacks when you have to make do when you don't have the ideal resources.
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Kit interviews Certified Personal Trainer and Coach, Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about what we need to know, and how to prepare for our big mountain adventures.
We discuss:
Altitude or Mountain Sickness, and when it is serious The importance of training for your adventure Who gets altitude sickness (hint: anyone and it doesn't matter if you are fit) Symptoms of mountain sickness and when to turn back Tips to minimize discomfort The importance of hydration and carbs Breathing exercises and altitude training gear VO2 Max - what is it, and is it important How to get a 10% Discount on adventure training with Trailblazer Wellness Why Kit is moving the show to monthlySee photos, watch FREE Training Videos and see the COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE!
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The 'Summer of Kit' road trip in 'Sophie', Kit's new-to-her converted Sprinter camper van concludes, but she forgot about lack of internet access to produce new episodes while she traveled. Today we discuss the new schedule.
Be sure to check in with Kit to let her know how YOUR summer went during this crazy time!
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20 Strategies to Build Resilience and Grit
Learn how to improve your resilience and grit to better handle all the setbacks life throws at you.
Find out the eleven traits of resilient people, why resilience is important and learn twenty workable strategies you can work on to bounce back quicker when faced with tough times.
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A Camper’s Guide on How to Choose a Sleeping Bag, a Sleeping Pad and a Sleeping bag Liner! Learn how to maintain your gear to extend its life. Tips on buying camping gear for both car campers, backpackers, bike packers and those going on kayak or canoe tours. We cover: • How to choose a sleeping bag • Camping versus Backpacking sleeping bags • Sleeping bag Thermal Ratings • How to choose the right shaped sleeping bag • Female and children’s only sleeping bags • Best sleeping bag materials • Down versus synthetic fill pros and cons • Considering other sleeping bag materials like zippers, shell fabric and added features • Sleeping bag accessories: compression and storage bags • Sleeping bag liners: comparison of fabric choices • Liner special features available • How to choose a sleeping pad for car campers and backpackers, bike packers, or kayak and canoe touring • Air pads versus closed cell foam pads and accessories • Compare insulation, weight, size and construction • How to wash a sleeping bag, pad and liner • How to store your sleeping bag • And much more! Get complete details and download the FREE Camper’s Guide to Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads and Liners on the Show Notes page Subscribe to the Adventure Travel Show podcast – It’s Free Subscribe to the Active Travel Adventures podcast– It’s Free https://activetraveladventures.com http://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com Connect with Kit: Email Get the FREE Monthly Newsletter Instagram parks.kit Twitter @Kit_Parks Pinterest Facebook Group: Active Travel Adventures ATA Facebook page
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How to Learn a Foreign Language
Episode 029
In today’s show I interview Kerstin Cable of the Fluent Company about ways we can improve our language learning skills. We learn what works and what doesn’t in our quest of how to learn a new language.
We cover:
Why it’s smart to learn at least a few phrases of a foreign language before you visit a country that speaks it Why bumbling and massacring a language is a great way to learn The importance of +1 or ‘zone of proximal development’ is important How much time it usually takes to learn the key phrases of a new language before traveling Why it’s great to be in the ‘waffle’ stage of learning before going in country About trying to learn several new languages simultaneously Why motivation can mean more than aptitude How to deal with locals who switch to English on you Why grammar isn’t the most important thing Great ways to immerse yourself in a new language How to use the internet to speed language acquisition The most effective way to use flash cards and four great apps The importance of ‘pattern spotting’ when it comes to grammar The most effective way to spend your time when learning a new language And much more!Get complete details and download the FREE Language Learning Tips on the Show Notespage. Check out all destinations on the Directory Page. Subscribe to the podcast HERE.
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Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You’ll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a thunderstorm.
We cover:
What is lightning? The five types of lightning and typical strikes from them What position to take when lightning is striking nearby How to determine a safe shelter The three types of lightning injury and what you should do How groups should position themselves during a lightning storm And much more!Get complete details and download the FREE Lightning Safety Guide on the Show Notespage
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Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking.
Discover the four main ways to go ultralight when backpacking plus learn tips to reduce your base pack weight so you can be as comfortable as possible during the day AND the night the next time you go backpacking.
We cover:
What ultralight backpacking? What is the safe weight for YOU to carry on your back What does Base Pack Weight mean and how to calculate it How to determine how much food and water to carry Tips for choosing ultralight backpacks, tents and other shelters, sleeping bags and sleeping pads Why you should weigh and analyze everything you put in your pack And much more!Get complete details and download the FREE Ultralight Backpacking Tips AND a Backpacking Gear Checklist on the Show Notes page
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Today we learn how to avoid the dreaded solo supplements that can add up to as much as 100% of the cost of your adventure!
Discover the 12 ways to waive or reduce the dreaded single supplement add on fees.
We cover:
What is a solo supplement anyway and why do I have to pay them? How to find companies that waive single supplements and/or offer roommate matching services Why when you book matters when it comes to paying solo supplement charges How to use Search and Google Alerts to help you reduce single supplement fees Why you may want to consider alternative types of lodging which don’t charge solo fees Travel partner matching services How to find and track solo deals Why it’s important to consider the entire cost of a trip, including any solo supplement charges And much more!Get complete details and download the FREE 12 Ways to Save on Solo Supplements Checklist on the Show Notespage
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In Part II of our series on How To Save Money On Travel, we focus on ways you can save money on transportation, one of the biggest expenses of travel, ways flexibility can save you money and much more! We also cover the Bonus Tip that will ensure you get the most satisfaction from your vacation dollars.
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Save Money On Travel
Part One of How to Save Money On Travel covers general savings tips, plus how to save money on food and going out to eat, learn about the many ways to save AND stay for free or little cost, and how to communicate with work and home without driving up your cell bill.
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Today's episode teaches you areas that you can tap into to build your travel savings account (or any saving account for that matter). You'll learn ways to spend less, save more and earn more, and do so in way that work for YOU and your lifestyle and values.
In the SPEND LESS area, you'll learn easy ways to cut costs on:
Food and Drug Entertainment Coffee Shop Transportation Housing Utilities and Insurance Memberships ans Subscriptions StuffYou'll learn:
How to save thousands with the 30 DAY RULE. Two easy exercises to help you cut costs that align with your values The importance of paying yourself first Two important things you'll discover once you start saving The benefits of a visual savings jug Easy ways to tweak your spending Six ways to earn more money Two psychological tricks to make saving funDownload the logbook and get more details on the website.
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Learn my 12 point system to make sure that you choose the right travel tour company for you and your expectations.
In today’s show we will learn how to:
Find and evaluate the different tour companies What to look for in the itinerary so you don’t get any unpleasant or expensive surprises How to find ‘your people’ so that you are traveling with fun people you like What questions to ask potential travel companies before you buy How to evaluate the lodging and meals How to judge the activity level and pace of the tour How to evaluate the guides, safety, equipment, eco-friendliness and impact of your tour on the local economy Why cost shouldn't be the main deciding factor The importance of special experiences Special tips to make sure you choose the tour company that best matches your expectations and wishesVisit the website for complete details and show notes here:
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Kit interviews Marcus Shapiro from Fit For Trips on this important episode on how to train both your body and mind for your next big adventure.
Proper training for your adventurecan determine whether you return home exhilarated and empowered, or miserable and in pain, or even injured. While it’s possible to speed up your training calendar, aim to ease in to building your body strength gradually so that you don’t inadvertently tweak your movements to accommodate a sudden new load.
Marcus says that even if you are short on time to properly train, you will get the benefit of even some conditioning ahead of time so you won't be as sore when you start your adventure.
Today you will learn:
How to choose a personal trainer About online personal training - Yes! It's an economical alternative! How to develop your training plan It's OK to Dream Big! Whether you even need any special equipment - usually "NO"! And much more so that you will go on your adventure with confidenceUse Promo code ATAKIT10 to save 10% off your online training with Fit For Trips - plus you'll be helping to support the program at no additional cost to you! Thanks!
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What is a Walking holiday?
A walking holiday is one where you walk, usually from one village to another via beautiful countryside, have lodging at the end of the day, often you have luggage transfer so you don't have to backpack and thus just carry a daypack. In short, a walking holiday allows you to truly see the destination at a slow pace so that you can really understand the people and culture you encounter on your travels. It's a wonderful way to explore and have an authentic adventure!
In today's episode we cover the six benefits of taking a walking holiday, plus the six decisions you need to make, including: how to choose a destination, pace, when to go, how long to go, what to pack and we discuss training for your hike.
Visit the Adventure Travel Show podcast website for complete details, photos and a list of some recommended holiday walks!
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Cotswold Way
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UK's Best Walking Holidays
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Learn the fifteen ways that adventure travel can improve your physical and mental well being - plus an anecdotal bonus sixteenth benefit.
In this episode, first broadcast on the companion podcast, Active Travel Adventures in December of 2017, the benefits of adventure travel are outlined.
You can see a complete write up here.
You will also hear an interview with Kit's 90+ year old mom, who started doing adventure travel in her 60's - a late bloomer just like her!
On the website, you can see a video of Patagonia guest and adventure traveller, Sandra Long - in her late 80's - doing competitive ballroom dancing. Sandra hiked Patagonia at age 82!
You'll also find the link Kit mentioned for the Wall Street Journal article on the site.
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On today's episode of the Adventure Travel Show podcast we learn how to build a campfire even in the rain. Yes it's hard, time consuming and tedious, but it's doable. You can learn how plus you'll learn how to make a fast fire when the weather cooperates!
Here's what we cover today:
Four ingredients to make a camp fire plus my favorite cheap fire starter that guarantees to light Tips for choosing WHERE to build your fire Three fire building techniques Camp fire management tips Putting out your fire and how to check to be sure it's out How to start a fire when it's wetVisit the website for complete details.
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