TIPS AND IDEAS

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Insurance for mountaineers
by Tony Rabbitte

One of the biggest problems for mountaineers is trying to get insurance. As this activity has a reputation of being high risk most insurance companies don't want to play ball. Here are a few tips that might help:
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Traveler's cheques versus debit cards
by Steve Gillman

My first time overseas, I had to exchange cash in $200 of travelers checks to pay a mountaineering guide who hadn't heard of American Express.
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20 Top tips for taking travel photos
by Antony Wilson

Whether you are going on a Gap Year, Career Break or Adventure Overseas travel one of the most important things you often want are good photographs. Here are my 20 Top Tips:
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Campsite meal planning & recipe
by Timothy McBride

Today we will be talking about meal planning. Meals are one of the most memorable aspects of any camping trip and if one meal is a disaster you will never hear the end of it. I will show you how to avoid spending half the day in the kitchen and still deliver a meal that will knock their socks off.
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