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Fixing a flat tire on your bike

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There's nothing difficult about fixing a flat tire on your bike. Yet many riders, especially in urban areas, turn over this simple repair to a bike shop. Print out this page - and gain a new level of biking independence. This page is sponsored by Alyson Adventures. Which offers bike trips in several locations around the world for gay men, lesbians, and friends. Other sites of interest:. It’s easiest to change a flat when the bike is upside down, or with someone holding it up. If your flat is on the back ...

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Hiking under the Rainbow Flag: A holiday to remember

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Hiking with a gay and lesbian group. Hike in Switzerland or Tuscany. This site is sponsored by Alyson Adventures, 4-time recipient of the Editor's Choice award from Out and About,. The gay travel newsletter. Using your map and compass. A two-week hike in the Austrian Alps with Hanns Ebensten Travel. The pioneer in gay adventures. Iking in a panoramic setting is always a memorable holiday. It's even better when you share the week and experiences with a friendly gay and lesbian group. Two Towns of Tuscany.

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Glacier hiking

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Hiking on a glacier. Is not an activity that typically appears on adventure travel lists. A full week on a glacier would be too much for most of us. But a glacier hike offers an exhilarating glimpse into a surreal world. We feel it's a sufficiently unusual experience to merit a page of its own. A day on a glacier. Offers a fascinating glimpse into this ever-changing world. Some glaciers can be safely explored by a good hiker with no special skills. The majority, particularly glaciers with a snow ...Trip,...

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Canyoneering: A more or less typical day.

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Every canyon in the world is different. This variety, and unpredictablity, is what makes the sport of canyoneering so exciting. While there's no such thing as a typical day of canyoneering, this description will give a sense of what you can expect if you go canyoneering with a guide who's familiar with the canyon. Trip in Australia. Similar techniques are used in other canyons. Rappelling - the art of sliding down a rope,. Now, with the guide watching to be sure it's done right, you attach yourself to th...

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Canyoneering (canyoning)

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Wiggle into a wetsuit,. Strap on sports sandals, and head for the canyons. Several new extreme sports appeared in the 1980s and '90s. Some, like sky-surfing, perhaps try too hard to be extreme. Canyoneering (canyoning, as it's also known) is different. It's exciting without being nutty. It puts you in the midst of spectacular natural settings, without destroying or reshaping them. And while it gets the adrenaline going, canyoneering remains a lot safer than sky-surfing. More on this site:. From people wh...

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Australia travel tips and information

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The language is the same (almost! But travelers to Australia should know about a few differences. Plan ahead for your visit to Australia. Here's information about currencies, weather, tipping, and more. Tips for comparing gay vacation packages. Gay travel in Thailand. Gay adventure travel in New Zealand. Stores are generally open from 9 to 5 from Monday through Friday. Some stay open until 9 PM on Thursday nights. Many shops are open all day on Saturday, yet most are closed on Sunday. In normal condition...

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The art of the bargain.

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Thailand's markets have great bargains — and they can get better. Bargaining skills are handy both in remote areas (such as the hill tribes, above), and in the city markets. Ray never paid a baht than he had to! A slogan and a philosophy. In Thailand's markets, you're often buying right from the owner of the goods, an entrepreneurial merchant with a rental stall. Bargaining is expected, and the merchant is eager to close a sale while still making money. First, figure out if bargaining is appropriate here:.

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Whitewater rafting

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About whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon, the first thing you picture is probably a raft in whitewater rapids. No doubt about it: Running the rapids is part of the fun and excitement. On a half-day or full-day whitewater rafting trip, those rapids will be the highlight of the journey. But on a multi-day trip,. Particularly along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, the whitewater rapids are only one of aspect of your adventure. The other highlights include:. Our Grand Canyon rafting. Kayaking is a...