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Nomad Rick's Articles

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  • A-Better-Approach-to-Picking-Gifts-This-Year
    Whether you are ready or not, the holidays are upon us this year. This means you need to come up with some cunning gifts for those you are shopping for.
  • A-Guide-to-River-Obstructions
    As you probably know, most rivers do not just flow unimpeded. There are obstructions that force the water to flow out and around them. When kayaking a river, obstructions are your friends.
  • A-Primer-on-Fly-Fishing-Reels
    If you are getting into fly fishing, it is easy to lose yourself in the great debate on rods and flies. Not so fast. The reel is just as important, so here is a primer.
  • A-Rare-Bird-Indeed-For-Bird-Watchers-The-Atlantic-Puffin
    For most bird watching enthusiast, keeping an eye out for a rare sighting is of great importance. Sighting an Atlantic Puffin is just such rare sighting
  • A-Suet-Way-To-Attract-Birds-To-Your-Yard
    No, I didn’t misspell the word sweet. Suet is a particular food that birds just can’t resist, to wit, a great way to attract them to your bird house.
  • Advice-For-Backpackers-Going-To-Europe
    Backpack in hand, you are ready to head to Europe for some fun and sun. Here is some advice for backpackers from someone who has done it multiple times and made the mistakes.
  • An-Introduction-to-Ornithology-Bird-Watching
    We humans are great at giving sophisticated titles to things we enjoy. In fact, here is an introduction to Ornithology, better known as bird watching.
  • Angling-for-Walleye-at-Lake-Huron
    Lake Huron is a popular rod and reel spot. The Walleye is a popular game fish. Combine them both, and you have paradise for an angler.
  • Are-Russians-Unfriendly
    Russia is a complex country that has developed a unique culture all its own. Part and parcel to this culture is the fact many people have the impression Russians are unfriendly. Is it true?
  • Backpackers-and-Brazil
    If you are considering exploring South America, Brazil should be at the top of your list. Brazil is an absolute blast for backpackers given the friendly people and very happy attitude of the culture.
  • Backpackers-and-Canada
    Hitting the trails in Canada is practically a national pastime. From glaciers to plunging valleys to raging rivers, Canada is not for the meek, but is something you will never forget.
  • Backpackers-and-Colorado
    From the plains of east Colorado to the Front Range to the soaring Rocky Mountains, Colorado is a slice of paradise for backpackers looking for a diversity of terrain.
  • Backpackers-and-Indiana
    Trekking is a great outdoor activity because it is cheap and you can do it practically anywhere. Indiana is such an example and there is more than enough to wet the taste of any backpacker.
  • Backpackers-and-South-America
    From the peaks of the Andes to the steamy rainforest, hiking South America is unlike anything you have done before. If you are going to South America, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
  • Backpackers-and-the-Cohutta-Wilderness
    Checking out the Blue Ridge Mountains simply should be a must for any backpacker. When it comes to these mountains, the Cohutta wilderness is one of the best areas.
  • Backpackers-and-the-Trinity-Alps
    Finding unique hiking spots is the goal of many a backpacker. Heading off to the Trinity Alps provides you with one such opportunity to explore the beauty of nature.
  • Backpacker’s-Delight-Oregon
    If every there was a beautiful state, it is Oregon. Hitting the trails in Oregon is a great way to get out and experience the beauty of this green, rainy state.
  • Backpacking-Journals-Preserve-Your-Backpacking-Experiences
    Backpacking is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your backpacking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a backpacking journal for your adventures.
  • Basic-Advice-on-Dealing-with-Jet-Lag
    Jet lag can put a real crimp in the first few days of your trip. To avoid it, there are some basic steps you can take so your first couple days are not miserable.
  • Basic-Rock-Climbing-Terminology
    If you get the climbing bug, you are entering a unique niche of people. Much like visiting another country, you need to get down some of the lingo being used.
  • Basic-Russian-Terms-for-Your-Trip-To-Russia
    If you are planning a trip to Russia, you need to make an effort to prepare yourself. Practicing drinking vodka is a good start, but you will need to know some basic Russian terms.
  • Best-Times-for-Bird-Watching
    One you have the birding bug, you will want to maximize your experience when it comes to sightings. Put another way, you will need to know the best times for bird watching.
  • Best-Times-to-Visit-San-Diego-on-Vacation
    San Diego is a favorite destination for tourist because of the climate and beaches. That being said, there are better times than others to visit the city.
  • Bird-Watching-in-the-Adirondacks
    Upstate New York is known for the fun and beauty that can be found in the Adirondacks. Bird watching in the Adirondacks is excellent and a combination of all the things that make the Adirondacks great.
  • Bird-Watching-in-Tobago
    Once you catch birding fever, it will overtake your entire life. In fact, you will start planning trips around it as can occur with bird watching in Tobago.
  • Bird-Watching-Prospects-in-the-Amazon-Rainforest
    Once you catch bird watching fever, the completion of your life list will become a dream. In that dream, there is little doubt that you will see the famous Amazon Rainforest.
  • Bird-Watching-Sightings-The-Hummingbird
    Bird watching is one of the fastest growing popular hobbies. One of the reasons is it so easy to do since you can sit in your backyard and watch birds such as the hummingbird.
  • Birding-How-To-Identify-Bird-by-Silhouette
    Bird watching is a great low cost hobby that is both serene and a great way to learn to appreciate nature. Of course, you have to figure out how to identify the birds you see.
  • Birding-Where-to-Find-the-Birds
    Once you catch the bird watching fever, you are doomed. You will always find yourself looking for new viewing spots. Here is a quick primer on where to find them.
  • Breaking-In-Your-Hiking-Boots-In-San-Diego
    Having grown up in San Diego, I am amazed at how packed and hectic it has become. Hiking for few hours gives you a chance to enjoy the area without the rat race element.
  • Cambodia-Phnom-Penh-Angkor-Wat-Sihanoukville
    Cambodia is a land on the mend. From 1977 through 1980, the Khmer Rouge ruled the country, fanatics bent on genocide. Millions were killed and the period was put to film in the movie, “The Killing Fields.” Fortunately, those days are over and the country is becoming a tourist destination.
  • Cambodia-Taxi-a-Leaf-a-Radiator-and-a-MacGyver-Moment
    The roads in Cambodia are vicious, angry slabs of asphalt filled with potholes that would qualify as valleys in some countries. Fortunately, I had it made traveling from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh. Or so I thought.
  • Cambodia-The-Blind-Masseuses
    Cambodia has seen far more than its fair share of tragedy and misery. The blind masseuses offer a glimpse of the true Cambodian heart and will to carry on.
  • Campgrounds-in-British-Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia is a beautiful city. That being said, you are really missing out if you do not leave the city and go stay at the wide variety of campgrounds in the area.
  • Campgrounds-in-Michigan
    While winters can be cold, Michigan has a great outdoors tradition in spring, summer and fall. A great way to experience this tradition is to try out the campgrounds in Michigan.
  • Camping-Journals-Preserve-Your-Camping-Experiences
    Camping is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your camping experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a camping journal for your adventures.
  • Colorado-Hiking-Areas
    From the Front Range to the beauty of its parks, Colorado is an undeniable top destination for hiking. Colorado hiking areas are plentiful and present a wide array of challenges and scenery.
  • Copenhagen-Of-Elephants-and-Ice-Rinks
    On my first visit to Denmark, I fell in love with the country and the city of Copenhagen. Contrary to my guidebook, you could see elephants and experience ice hockey in the dead of summer.
  • Costa-Rica-San-Jose-and-Tamarindo
    Over the last ten years, the reputation of Costa Rica as a travel destination has grown leaps and bounds. Good places to visit include San Jose and Tamarindo.
  • Costa-Rica-Tales-of-the-Guaro
    Every country has a unique beverage it claims as its own. In Costa Rica, the beverage of choice is Guaro.
  • Costa-Rica-VW-Vans-and-Crawling-Things
    For better or worse, man has tamed Mother Nature in many countries. My general impression is this isn’t the case in Costa Rica.
  • Critical-Common-Sense-Travel-Tips
    Traveling is a great way to experience new places and meet people with a different view of things. That being said, there are some common sense steps you should take to make sure your trip goes okay.
  • Dealing-with-Long-Flights
    If you are going to explore exciting and interesting foreign lands, you have to get there. This almost always means sitting on a long flight.
  • Denmark-Copenhagen-Helsingor-and-Beverages
    Denmark is one of the hippest countries in Europe. Copenhagen is the center of activity with a lively evening scene, palaces and castles.
  • Drinking-Vodka-in-Russia
    If you are going to be traveling to Russia, you probably have been warned about the custom of drinking vodka. There is a lot of hype about it, but here are the facts.
  • Favorite-Hikes-in-Upper-California
    Beaches, Hollywood, sun and fun, this is the image most people have of California. The far north of California, however, offers hikes that rival anything else the state has to offer.
  • Fishing-for-Freshwater-Fish
    As you well know, fishing is all about knowing your fishing grounds. Well, you also need to know the fish. Here is a brief summary of common freshwater fish you could go after.
  • Fly-Fishing-in-Yellowstone
    Despite the media frenzy about Yellowstone being a super volcano, it is still one of the truly beautiful places in the world. Oh, I should probably mention the fly fishing is good as well.
  • Fly-Fishing-on-the-Snake-River
    If you are a fly fishing enthusiast, you are always looking for that perfect trip. The Snake River offers plenty of spots you will find simply incredible.
  • Fly-Fishing-Stay-Away-From-The-Light
    When you first start fly fishing, one of the first lessons you will learn is the rules related to light. Simply put, fish stay away from the light.
  • Flying-Internationally-on-Chartered-Planes
    If you’re a budget traveler, chartered planes will cross your travel planning path at some point in time. The quality of charter flights can be both good and bad.
  • Focus-When-Rappelling
    As you progress in your climbing, you are going to be reaching higher and higher heights. To get down from your successful climb, you are going to have to rappel.
  • France-at-200-kph-of-Grandmothers-Lyon-and-Rain
    In my teens, I traveled to France with my mother, father and grandmother for a month of sightseeing with a rental car. Michael Schumacher and Formula 1 have nothing on my father and our Opel rental car.
  • France-Bordeaux-and-St.-Tropez
    France and Paris, Paris and France. You’ll have a great time exploring Paris, but you’ll miss places like Bordeaux and St. Tropez if you don’t get out of the city.
  • France-Paris-and-Nice
    From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice.
  • Getting-a-Grip-on-Rock-Climbing-Shoes
    The first time you go rock climbing, you probably wore your basic hiking shoes. When you are ready to get serious about the sport, you need to consider upgrading.
  • Getting-Edgy-While-Rock-Climbing
    Most people think rock climbing is a fairly edgy sport just to begin with. In truth, edges mean something entirely different and unique to the sport.
  • Getting-Into-Ice-Climbing
    If you enjoy rock climbing, winters can be problematic since most of your favorite climbs aren’t exactly accessible. Ice climbing may just be the answer to your problem.
  • Go-For-A-Hike-It-Is-Good-For-You
    Hiking is a popular, inexpensive way to get out and take a break from daily life. The really good news is it is excellent for both your body and brain.
  • Going-Piking-in-Canada
    The pike is an incredibly aggressive, vicious little bugger that makes for great fights. Canada Northern Pike angling is a great way to experience your first Pike battle.
  • Greenland-The-Misunderstood-Land-of-Intrigue
    Say “Greenland” and a traveler immediately thinks of a giant slab of ice. With attractions such as Disko Bay, Motzfeldt So Lake, and the hikes around Qaqortoq, Greenland is great for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.
  • Halloween-In-Siberia-Sort-Of
    Live in another country and you’ll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia.
  • Hiking-Down-South-In-California
    California has a lot to offer in the way of beaches, entertainment and such. Many people fail to realize there are tremendous hiking opportunities, particularly in the south.
  • Hiking-To-and-Fro-in-New-Hampshire
    New Hampshire is a state of inherent beauty, particularly during the fall when the leaves turn. Getting out and hoofing around gives you an opportunity to experience the pure bliss.
  • Hiking-Trails-Preserve-Your-Experiences
    Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race, get out in nature and leave the stress of the world behind. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a hiking journal.
  • Ice-Climbing-Preserve-Your-Experiences
    Ice climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and live on the edge. Alas, your ice climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a ice climbing journal for your adventures.
  • Ice-Climbs-Near-Anchorage-Alaska
    Alaska is the last great wild wilderness of America. It also happens to be a great place to have a go at some ice climbs that will make your legs do the Elvis.
  • Ice-Fishing-in-Russia
    If you are in Russia during the winter months, you had better be ready for the cold. Even if it is freezing outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t get out and go after a few fish.
  • Jam-Band-Writing-Journals-Track-Your-Shows
    Following jam bands is a blast because of the music, places you see and cool people you meet. Jam band journals are great ways to keep track of your shows.
  • Kayaking-From-One-Side-of-the-River-to-the-Other
    There you are standing on the shore. A hundred feet across the river on the other shore sit your buddies. And they have the food and beverages! How do you get across?
  • Kayaking-in-Washington-State
    There are some states that lend themselves to kayaking while others do not. Kayaking in Washington State will quickly lead you to conclude Washington is one of the top states for a paddle.
  • Kayaking-Indiana
    When you think of kayaking, you probably do not think of Indiana. If you are in the state, however, kayaking in Indiana may prove to be surprisingly fun.
  • Kayaking-with-the-Flow
    If you are taking up kayaking, you need to become one with the flow. No, I am not talking about Star Wars. I am talking about the motion of the water in your river of choice.
  • Khmer-Rouge-Prison-21-The-Chilling-High-School-In-Phnom-Pehn-Cambodia
    Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself.
  • Kick-Start-Your-Life-By-Traveling
    Sooner or later, being an adult can really be a bummer. All the responsibility can get to you. Throw in the monotony of a 9 to 5 job, and you can find yourself in a big rut. Time to travel!
  • Ko-Chang-Thailand-Water-Festival-of-Loi-Kathong
    Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang.
  • Lagos-Portugal-Casa-Rosa-and-Joes-Garage
    If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go.
  • Lost-in-Lagos-Portugal
    Lagos is a small town in Portugal built on a large hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. While its old world charm is evident during the day, it can be a real pain at night.
  • Maintain-Sanity-by-Keeping-a-Diary
    The more gadgets we have to help us get things done, the more life seems to speed up. To keep your sanity in the whirlwind of life, keep a diary.
  • Malaysian-Holidays-For-Your-Travel-Itinerary
    Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a hidden gem for those willing to try something new. One of the best ways to experience the culture is to attend one of the many Malaysian holiday celebrations.
  • Meeting-Russian-Women-While-in-Russia
    It always amazes me when I surf the web and see all the sites providing information on Russian brides. If you are going to Russia, you are probably wondering what Russian women are like.
  • Monaco-The-Wealthy-Conclave-of-Europe
    Perched over the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco is a picturesque country. With very high prices, most travelers can only afford to spend one day in this conclave for the rich.
  • Monte-Carlo-Paradise-of-a-Different-Sort
    Monte Carlo is the city of glitz and over the top indulgence. I had to see it for at least a day trip and ended up finding my food paradise.
  • Mountain-Climbing-Preserve-Your-Experiences
    Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing journal for your adventures.
  • Nearly-Broke-in-Nice-France
    I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke!
  • North-Spain-Santander-Zaragoza-and-Vigo
    Madrid and the attractions of southern Spain tend to get all of the attention. In the northern part of the country, Santander, Zargoza and Vigo are hidden gems.
  • Old-Spanish-Charm-Valencia-Granada-and-Seville
    Much of Spain has undergone a modernization effort. Fortunately, cities such as Valencia, Granada and Seville retain much of their old world charm.
  • Packing-for-a-Backpack-Trip-to-Russia
    For many, the idea of backpacking through Europe is the perfect vacation. For the more adventurous, backpacking through Russia sounds a bit more compelling.
  • Places-to-Stay-in-Canada-on-Fishing-Trips
    Canada fishing is some of the best in the world with a wide variety of challenges. If you decide to have a go, you need to know about the best places to stay.
  • Portugal-Lisbon-Algarve-and-Lagos
    On the southwestern tip of continental Europe, Portugal is an old school country. In this article, we take a look at Lisbon, Lagos and the Algarve.
  • Quick-Guide-to-Flies-Used-for-Fly-Fishing
    Fly fishing is a niche area for the overall sport of fishing. Unlike niches in other sports, it is very unique when compared to the more popular angling.
  • Romania-Bucharest-Dracula-and-Transylvania
    Mention Romania and people immediately think of Dracula and a mid-evil country. Recovering from years of economic misery, Romania is quickly becoming the hidden jewel of Eastern Europe.
  • Salmon-Trips-in-Alaska
    Think of Alaska and you picture cold winters, stunning summers and salmon angling. Okay, you probably think of other things as well, but Alaska angling is all about salmon.
  • San-Diego-Beach-Hikes-Cardiff-to-Carlsbad
    San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the average home price being around $500,000, they better be interesting!
  • San-Diego-Beaches
    San Diego is offered up as a great destination for people looking to take a vacation on the beach. Here are some recommendations on San Diego beaches from a local.
  • Save-Up-Those-Frequent-Flyer-Miles-And-Go-To-Space
    It would appear that we now have three new planets in the solar system. If you save up a lot of frequent flyer miles, you may be able to go where no man has before with them.
  • Saving-Money-When-Traveling
    Traveling, particularly overseas, can be a great experience. For many people, it can also be an expensive one, which means you need to know how to save on expenses.
  • Sihanoukville-Cambodia-Mother-Nature-Playing-Nightly
    Sihanoukville is a sleepy beach town in Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. In December, the beach is a great place to watch Mother Nature do her thing in spectacular fashion.
  • Some-Practical-Tips-on-Packing-For-Your-Trip
    Every year, millions of people take a break from the rat race by taking a trip. Unfortunately, most people pack much of the rat race and take it along with them!
  • Spain-Madrid-Barcelona-and-Ibiza
    Spain is the land of romance and amazing oddities. From bullfights to Gaudi to partying the night away on Ibiza, travelers could easily spend a year exploring Spain.

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