So, when you talk about the after-the-rain smell with a friend, you may mean one thing while your friend is thinking of something else. You'll both agree, however, that the air has a much stronger aroma to it after a good rain. Why Do We Enjoy the Smell of Rain? Humans often en...
Cost Fit Our Top Down Jacket Picks 1. How Much Warmth Do You Need? Down jackets vary substantially in terms of warmth. On the lightweight end of the spectrum, popular models like the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hoody provide sufficient insulation for summer backpacking and shoulder-season ...
Wet roads and rain after a heavy downpour are the leading cause of weather-related vehicle accidents. As the surface of the road becomes wet, the friction supply between the road and the car tire is lowered.Let’s take West Virginia as a case study on wet roads. According to the research...
Since it’s carry-on sized, it’s not bulky and doesn’t weigh much more than 10kgs, thus it’s easy to carry by hand. I could get a carry-on wheeled backpack, but the zip-away backpack straps use up valuable carry-on luggage space, and fitting a full-time travel wardrobe into ...
Hurricane season in the Atlantic brings a host of dramatic and dangerous weather, from whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages and flash floods. And as climate change has been tied to an increase in hurricane intensity, these impacts could continue to worsen. But when exactly does th...
Orangutans in Borneo; How to See Them & How Much It Costs Seeing orangutans in Borneo wasn’t on my radar. I spent 6 months visiting every country in South East Asia after I finished my contract teaching English in Chiang Mai. When I made it to Malaysia, I learned that Borneo isn’t...
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The test pitch (noted above) is much better way to assess that. Wall shape: This is an even bigger factor in head and shoulder room—and overall tent livability—than peak height. The more vertical the walls, the more open the tent's interior will feel. Study the pitch of a tent's ...
June to Octoberis the rainy season, but it doesn’t mean constant downpours. Showers are usually short and bring cooler temperatures. If you don’t mind a bit of rain, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds, lush scenery, and lower prices. Some islands, like Koh Samui, stay relatively dry, making...
Even luxury hotels cost as much as budget ones in the UK or US. You can go fancy or save big by staying in a hostel. Eating is super affordable, thanks to awesome street food. Street vendors and small restaurants are cheap, and even fancy international meals in good restaurants won't ...