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How to Choose a Tent

By eHow Travel Editor

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The tent is the most important piece of gear on your camping trip. It is your shelter from the elements, your storage space, your living room and your sleeping quarters. Choosing the right family camping tent helps you have many enjoyable ... more »

How to Clean Clothes in a Hotel Room

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It is difficult to pack enough clothes for a long trip and get the bag out the front door, let alone on an airplane. Many people have switched to the alternative and decided to take fewer clothes and wash their clothes in the hotel. But many ... more »

How to Decide Whether a Relaxing Vacation is Worth the Hassle

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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If you've ever stopped to write down all the planning and steps needed to prepare for that relaxing vacation to some pristine beach or peaceful mountain, you'd probably be quite impressed with what you needed to do before checking in at that five ... more »

How to Explore a Large Territory

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This article is about exploring a large territory. The territory can be your individual space and mind. This can be the territory of your surrounding. However, it can be the territory of your imagination. To explore a large territory just make up ... more »

How to Find Luxury Hotels In Liberia

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Liberia is a West African nation located on the North Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the countries of Sierra Leone to the north and Guinea and the Ivory Coast to the east and south. In recent years, Liberia has suffered from violent political ... more »

How to Find the Right Camcorder for Family Vacations

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Family vacations are a chance for us to create lifelong memories. These memories can be captured on film and enjoyed over and over again, and when you find the right camcorder it can make all the difference. With the right camcorder you could ... more »

How to Get a Desert Refrigerator

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In the dunes and endless wastelands of most of the world's deserts, electricity and appliances like fridges are scarce while heat is abundant, making food storage a particularly difficult task. Luckily, a young Nigerian man invented a "desert ... more »

How to Get Around After Armageddon

By DonyaDolma

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If Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel The Road taught us anything, it's that you don't want to be stuck pushing a shopping-cart through the ashen landscape while avoiding predatory slavers and cannibals. In the attached video you'll learn ... more »

How to Get Around New York City in a Wheelchair

By Lindaperry

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First, if I had permission to change the title of this article, I would do it this way, "How to SAFELY Get Around New York City in a Wheelchair". I took this writing assignemnt from the list of "most requested" articles. ... more »

How to Identify Dual Voltage Appliances

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When you travel overseas, you'll probably want to bring some electronic gear with you. For example, you may want to bring your laptop, a hand-held game console or even your hairdryer. Before you travel, you'll want to purchase some adapters so ... more »

How to Keep a Travel Sketchbook

By laura g

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Whether you are an experienced artist or not, a trip can be a great time to get around to finally get around to doing a lot of drawing. A sketchbook is very portable and convenient and when finished makes a great unique souvenir... more »

How to Know Camping Stoves

By journeybeyond

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While some people prefer to cook on an open fire, most people who love spending time outdoors camping enjoy the benefits that come with camping stoves. With a stove, meals just like those prepared at home can be made. Obviously, having a stove ... more »

How to Look Great at the Beach

By sunnyshiney

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When you are thinking of what to wear at the beach this year you will have plenty of trendy items to choose from. Just remember, that it is what you like, there is no special item that is hotter or not this year. It is all about your tastes and ... more »

How to Make a Boredom Buster Travel Kit

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Often the worst part of any trip is the boredom associated with traveling. Taking the time to make a well thought out Boredom Buster travel kit can keep any traveler, from toddlers to their grandparents, from losing out to boredom. It is easy to ... more »

How to Pack for a Dude Ranch Vacation

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A dude ranch vacation is a great way to channel the inner cowboy. It provides a memorable experience for the whole family. Many dude ranches offer a variety of activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, camping and sports. For the city ... more »

How to Pick Travel Gear

By laura g

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For a short trip, it's fairly easy to pack. Just pick whatever you think you might use over several days, and throw it in a bag. For more extended trips, it is much more challenging to find the right balance between having everything you need ... more »

How to prepare for a hike

By demonkilleresmi

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Summer is here and for those of you thinking about heading to one of our countries national parks for a great hike, here are a few items you might not want to forget to have a safe and enjoyable hike... more »

How to Protect Your Film While Traveling

By Katie OConnor

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If you’re lucky enough not to be personally exposed to an extensive security check in the airport, chances are your film is still being exposed while making its way through the X-ray machines. These security devices tend to wash-out or fade film, ... more »

How to Protect Your Luggage During Travels

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One of the worst travel nightmares is a problem with your belongings-- lost or damaged luggage, difficulty with baggage check or carry-on items, personal things being broken or tampered with. Although there are no guarantees, here are some tips ... more »

How to Repair a Broken Handle on an Electric Travelling Iron

By Sharon Potter-Case

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This works even if you are missing pieces of the handle... more »

How to Replace Retractable Luggage Handles

By eHow Travel Editor

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Luggage with retractable handles has made traveling much easier. Long gone are the days of carrying heavy bags over your shoulder or securing a cart in order to reach your gate on time. Luggage handles have made life easier, but they also take a ... more »

How to Select a Stroller for Travel

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If you're traveling with a baby or toddler, you will probably need to take a stroller along. But what kind should you take? The one you use every day may or may not be the ideal model for your trip... more »

How to Set Timers for Electrical Equipment

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One of the last steps to complete when you are planning a vacation is to make sure your house still looks lived in. Setting timers to go off on various electrical equipment, such as lights, a radio or a TV is an easy way to deter a burglar. Most ... more »

How to Set Up a Car Camping Kitchen

By Anne Stewart

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Camping doesn’t mean that all your meals have to be hot dogs and energy bars. With a relatively simple kitchen set-up, you can cook a variety of healthy and easy meals. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Shop Everyday Travel Cases

By BobSchmitt

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It seems that no matter where you go, you always need to take along some of your belongings to make the day run more smoothly. There is a wide variety of everyday travel cases to help you keep everything together and organized. The trick is to ... more »

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