21 Tips Your Pack for a Trip
1. Security and Keeping Details Safe
Scan your passport, passport photos and paper tickets (if not the e type) in. Store this (in an email for e.g.) in your web based email account. You can also store the details of your emergency ‘lost card’ telephone numbers in your web based email account so you know who to contact if your credit card or ATM card is lost or stolen. This way, even if you lose everything, you have immediate access your all important information. You can even email the details page of your passport to the embassy or consulate when applying for a new one.
Also consider writing your home and destination address (and mobile number if you have one) on a self-adhesive sticky label to stick INSIDE your luggage in a visible place. If your luggage is lost and the baggage label has come off, at least the airline can still figure out whose luggage it is. Continue reading
PREPARATION MUST BE DONE TO THE MOUNTAIN
very common lately to hear news of a rescue climbers and walkers. And every day there are more fans of this type of activity, prompted perhaps by the rise of rural tourism in recent years.
But many of these incidents are not merely accidental, but are caused by lack of foresight in organizing the trip.
What at first would be a nice walk on the mountain, you can become a time of trouble. Even in these incidents can sometimes end up with tragic consequences.
This is not to frighten anyone. Very few accidents occur, if we consider the large number of people leaving the mountain. But we should point out some basic tips that will make you consider that displeased the mountain safely.
Route Planning.
Before making a trip we take into account the planning of it. The first thing you need to know is where we go, how to get and where exactly the route starts. Data if we know beforehand will not waste time.
It is very important that we fully informed of the characteristics of the route we’re going to do, such as its difficulty, duration, if marked, if it is dangerous to go with children, etc … Knowing the difficulty, we will know if the route fits our opportunities, taking into account our physical form. Knowing the approximate length of the calculated route such time and place to eat and take into account the time at dusk. For example, do not bear the weight of the food in your backpack if you know the route just before eating. Conversely, if we have no information on the length of the route, will bear the weight of the food back because they know if we give time to eat during the journey or at the end of it.
We will collect as much information as possible about the route (maps, diagrams, see pictures on the internet, etc …) and take us along the route. They are very useful, or rather imprescincibles to take reference of where we are at a point in the journey.
It is important to note that the path is circular, ie if the start and finish are at the same point, or conversely is a route of return. In the latter case, remember that everything down there to upload it to the back, so the time spent and the esfuezo not be the same.
Footwear
Obviously the choice of footwear when walking is very important. We should avoid soft-soled shoes such as sneakers, or the soles too hard. The ideal hiking boots. Its soil is of medium hardness and also protects us from the ankle injury. Keep in mind that the ground over which we move is usually rough and rocky, with the consequent danger to our ankles.
There is a material sold under the trademark GORE-TEX which is very breathable yet waterproof. When buying boots would be interesting to select some of this material, as they often cross streams, walk on snow or mud, etc … We must also take into account at the time of purchase, the number of boots to choose from. It is recommended that a larger number of commonly used, it is preferable to always use with thick socks.
Finally, wearing hiking boots recommended if that is a short route. Avoid nasty scratches, we can get to stop to take a single step.
PLANNING FOR TO MADRID
As you know, Carlo Petrini, president of Slow Food International, will spend a few days in Madrid. On Tuesday June 28th at 19h. give a lecture (see attached note on it) in the space of the street HUB Governor 26 and Wednesday 29 to 19h. meet with members of Slow Food convivium in Madrid Taberna de Lira in (Duque de Lira, 9).
On Tuesday 28, after Jumilocasconferencia (21.30h.), We will meet at Bodegas Rosell (General Lacy, 14), a well-known tavern near the conference venue to enjoy a small taste of the dishes and wines that have become famous. The price of the tasting is € 25 and we can only accept bookings for the first 20-25 people who have booked before
On Wednesday 29, on the other hand, after the meeting of members (no matter if you want to bring a supporter or friend) we will also have a tasting of products chosen by Miguel Lopez Castanier the same price of 25 euros. Reservations for the first 25-30 people until Tuesday 29 in or 686 659 171.
Greetings to all.
Slow Food Secretariat Madrid.
Planning a trip budget
Professional financial planners recently is bright. In general, they provide advice and financial arrangements and future planning. But what about the planning and financial structure of the road? What needs to be calculated into the budget?
The objectives.
Of course the goal here is is a tourist destination. Whether at home, abroad in the city, outside the city? Or plan a long journey with many destinations?
The purpose of the trip will be to determine the budget for the cost of living there.
The cost of major transport links.
First, and easiest to calculate is the main means of transport (from source to destination, back home). Resources are available:
Tickets travel or train or plane, boat tickets for the trip.
If you want to bring your own car, the estimated fuel costs to calculate mileage and fuel consumption of your vehicle.
The cost of accommodation.
How long will your travel plans? Even if you have a very small and have no time limit is set, the final cost of housing to be estimated. The type of accommodation you want: five-star hotels (1-5 stars), jasmine hotels, guest houses or hotels?
Currently, almost all inn has a website just estimate of the cost. If you want to stay with family or friends, make no mistake: There are also costs. He felt uncomfortable without a horse with a gift or a right to buy something?
The cost for.
To the price of food depends largely on the type of site for food and nutrition, but you can control the target and the cost of your daily meals charge.
The cost of the most difficult and often overlooked are the costs for miscellaneous items. These costs include: transportation during your stay in a tourist destination, tourist maps, top, great tickets, snacks and other incidental expenses.
Whenever possible, you should learn about these fees before leaving, which simplifies budgeting. But if the information is not available, can be related to the cost of meals (usually associated cost with the cost of living in the vicinity) are predicted.
For unexpected expenses, please make your financial situation. The more the better, because it is for emergencies.