In the US, there are a couple (or more) long hikes that some people take. One is the Pacific Crest trail and the other the Appalachian trail. My local news...
try this for that artical www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040502/news_lz1mi12hike.html yahoo does not leave enough space to get the whole address on one ...
yes i have hiked the appalachian trail and it was proubally the greatest adventure ive been on. not only because of the hike but of the whole trail community...
Hello Jerry, I'm in San Diego too. I've not done the Appalachian Trail, but I'm sure it would be fun. I just don't know how people get that much time off....
On the subject of walks, one of the most beautiful ones which I have been is in lakes district Chile...through a volcanic plateau near puyehue...an absolute...
A lot of people are saying that they just can not get the time off to take a long trip. What I wonder. Is if. You really, really want to do it. Could you?...
yes its worth it and its proubally for most people a once in a lifetime chance to do something like this. and i know from my experience when i told my boss...
I have 3 words from everyone, for everyone, to everyone. They're from Nike: JUST DO IT. I haven't stopped travelling since I left home at 16, and I've been...
I agree with what everyone is saying. I think the problem is that most people get into a routine which they get used to, myself included, and then eventually...
I'VE wanted to walk (perhaps enjoy different types of transport in other cultures) around the world thoroughly for awhile now... now that's an idea now that's...
Have you ever heard of Arthur Blessitt? He's in the Guiness Book of World Records...there was even a fullpage photo of him in a recent edition. Check out: ...
Anyone been to Scotland? I am going to be going to Glasgow arriving May 28th and leaving on June 2nd. I will be busy from 10am to 4 pm but will have the rest...
Hey, My name is Stacy, i have been in this e-mailiing list for a while but i never bothered to write anything of my own, i just want to read that everyone...
Stacy, One idea for you to consider is that you could always attend school abroad. Currently I go to school in Brussels, Belgium. They have schools here that...
Hi Stephanie, and Stacy: While studying in Belgium is a great idea, my #1 recommendation is to come over here to Korea, where I am right now. The only problem...
Hi Stacy and group, I am quite a bit older than Nathan and I would like to add a bit to this Just Do It discussion. Although Nathans story is quite cool, it...
Hey, Thanks everyone for the help. i don't plan on leaving unitl i graduate high school, and i'll be almost 18 then, i'm a sophmor entering my junior year. I...
I had heard by word of mouth that the dirt road from Huehuetenango, Guatemala to San Cristobal Verapaz was really spectacular, and I had previously driven west...
... <jdrows@c...> ... Jerry, if you or anyone else has any well-written traveler's tales or essays on Latin America they'd consider submitting for publication...
Hey Howard... You're right: You haven't heard *all* of the story. There were hard times, I guess. I remember one time when I had to use my credit card to buy...
yes, I've seen his site - though I don't really plan on spreading religion on my trip, his epic is awesome ... of World Records...there was ... to walk...
... Arthur was a shipmate on the freighter that took us to Antarctica as reported in the story "Antarctic Day tripping." at http://geocities.com/chicken_bus ....
hi, im new to the group and just thought id drop an email out to introduce myself and tell a little about me. im 23, i go to college in southern california. im...
Hi everyone! I agree with Steve on this and will add a few points. A big thing for me is doing without things at home while I am working and saving. This...