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Mrs. A
We will be doing our first long road trip from Dallas, TX to Long beach, CA this weekend, and we will be stopping/staying in flagstaff,AZ from Sunday to Wendnesday. And on the way back we will be stopping in Albuquerque, NM.
*It will be my husband and I, and our 3 years old and 1&half old babies.
*We will be camping (tent).
We are looking for a nice place with beautiful views, forest, grassy fields, flowers, sandy lake, or a small trickling creek that would be safe for the babies,( They love little river). And wildlife, like birds,deer etc.
And ofcoarse, with restroom, water and electric.
Please give us some ideas of where is a good place for what we are looking for near Flagstaff,AZ and Albuquerqe,NM.
Thank you very much to all of you!
Answer
Go to www.woodalls.com and you'll be able to see every campground in that area. You'll also be able to get to any campground's website (at least those that have one) and their ad in the physical campground guide as well.
Check out the ratings on each...for both the facilities and the local recreation. That will give you a idea of what to expect.
Go to www.woodalls.com and you'll be able to see every campground in that area. You'll also be able to get to any campground's website (at least those that have one) and their ad in the physical campground guide as well.
Check out the ratings on each...for both the facilities and the local recreation. That will give you a idea of what to expect.
Give some advice on Europe Please!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Andy
I want to go hitchhike europe because i am fed up with life. me and my one good friend are gonna leave the u.s. and go to europe and do whatever whenever with no money. the only thing is that im afraid to tell my parents because that means i am dropping out of college and they will be mad but i dont care because i hate my life and nothing is exciting anymore. i want to live and see the world. what advice would u give to someone thinking of doing and do u think im dumb for doing this? i can get a passport and have the money saved for a plane ticket and all i would take would be a few clothes and some stuff in 1 small bag that i would carry. i would prolly take about $200 and try to make a few bucks a long the way just to pay for some food. thanks for the help!
Answer
I did what you're talking about. Spent two years in Europe, much of it traveling by motorcycle and living in a tent, so listen to the voice of experience:
Unless you plan to spend most of your time, starting almost immediately, working off the books (since you won't have a work visa) for minimal money just to get by, you're going to need a lot more than $200 to start with. I had 20 times that much available, after paying for the motorcycle, tent, etc., and that was almost 40 years ago. After the first year, I had to find work -- without a work visa -- and a cheap place to live. Things are much more expensive now. Besides food and shelter, you're going to need to wash yourself and your clothes periodically and that costs money, too.
Think you're going to beg and sleep in parks or on beaches? Think again. It rains in Europe. A lot. Winters are cold. Cops there don't like foreign bums any more than cops here do. Customs officers will want to know where you're going to stay and may ask for a specific address. Have an answer for that, even if you don't really know.
Got a return ticket? Some countries won't even let you past their customs barrier without one. (I was pulled out of the customs line at the airport in Amsterdam, probably because I was carrying my guitar case. My return ticket got me through.) If the border guards ask you why you're visiting their country, your answer is always "tourism." Anything else arouses suspicion and leads to more questions you don't want to answer. Don't talk to them about what a great hitch-hiker you are and how cheap you're living. Be polite, keep the talk to a minimum, get your visa stamp and move on.
Useful preparation:
Write to the embassy or consulate of every country you plan to visit. Tell them you're going to visit their beautiful land and don't want to miss anything. They will send you all kinds of tourist literature and guide books and, most important, discount coupons.
You may find it convenient to stay at hostels and youth hostels, so gear up for that. Some require you to bring your own bed sheets (I kid you not). Google youth hostels for more information. Camp sites are even cheaper, if you've got a tent. There are books that list them all, with ratings.
Get a secure wallet and/or money belt for your valuables and passport. Pickpockets and thieves abound, many in hostels and camp sites.
If you're a student, carry your student ID card. It's good for discounts at museums and other tourist sites.
Consider a backpack instead of a bag. They're much more comfortable and convenient to carry. Include at least one roll of toilet paper in your supplies. Sooner or later, you'll be glad you did. Wear sturdy, comfortable hiking boots. I pretty much wore out a pair that started new. Don't forget to waterproof them (rain, remember?).
When you cross the border of the USA, our laws and constitution do not go with you. You are subject to the laws of whatever country you're in, period.
Check into what vaccinations you need and get them done here. Typhoid, typhus, tetanus and polio are probably good ideas, especially if you're likely to visit Africa (in which case, consider yellow fever as well). I didn't have to worry about HIV/AIDS. You do, so carry condoms, at least.
I could go on for quite a bit more and still not run out of advice. To summarize: Plan this trip. Think it through. Find out what things really cost and what work is available, if any (we're in the middle of a world-wide recession, did you notice?).
My favorite definition of "adventure" is "someone else having a rough time, very far away." Try not to make things any harder on yourself than they have to be.
I did what you're talking about. Spent two years in Europe, much of it traveling by motorcycle and living in a tent, so listen to the voice of experience:
Unless you plan to spend most of your time, starting almost immediately, working off the books (since you won't have a work visa) for minimal money just to get by, you're going to need a lot more than $200 to start with. I had 20 times that much available, after paying for the motorcycle, tent, etc., and that was almost 40 years ago. After the first year, I had to find work -- without a work visa -- and a cheap place to live. Things are much more expensive now. Besides food and shelter, you're going to need to wash yourself and your clothes periodically and that costs money, too.
Think you're going to beg and sleep in parks or on beaches? Think again. It rains in Europe. A lot. Winters are cold. Cops there don't like foreign bums any more than cops here do. Customs officers will want to know where you're going to stay and may ask for a specific address. Have an answer for that, even if you don't really know.
Got a return ticket? Some countries won't even let you past their customs barrier without one. (I was pulled out of the customs line at the airport in Amsterdam, probably because I was carrying my guitar case. My return ticket got me through.) If the border guards ask you why you're visiting their country, your answer is always "tourism." Anything else arouses suspicion and leads to more questions you don't want to answer. Don't talk to them about what a great hitch-hiker you are and how cheap you're living. Be polite, keep the talk to a minimum, get your visa stamp and move on.
Useful preparation:
Write to the embassy or consulate of every country you plan to visit. Tell them you're going to visit their beautiful land and don't want to miss anything. They will send you all kinds of tourist literature and guide books and, most important, discount coupons.
You may find it convenient to stay at hostels and youth hostels, so gear up for that. Some require you to bring your own bed sheets (I kid you not). Google youth hostels for more information. Camp sites are even cheaper, if you've got a tent. There are books that list them all, with ratings.
Get a secure wallet and/or money belt for your valuables and passport. Pickpockets and thieves abound, many in hostels and camp sites.
If you're a student, carry your student ID card. It's good for discounts at museums and other tourist sites.
Consider a backpack instead of a bag. They're much more comfortable and convenient to carry. Include at least one roll of toilet paper in your supplies. Sooner or later, you'll be glad you did. Wear sturdy, comfortable hiking boots. I pretty much wore out a pair that started new. Don't forget to waterproof them (rain, remember?).
When you cross the border of the USA, our laws and constitution do not go with you. You are subject to the laws of whatever country you're in, period.
Check into what vaccinations you need and get them done here. Typhoid, typhus, tetanus and polio are probably good ideas, especially if you're likely to visit Africa (in which case, consider yellow fever as well). I didn't have to worry about HIV/AIDS. You do, so carry condoms, at least.
I could go on for quite a bit more and still not run out of advice. To summarize: Plan this trip. Think it through. Find out what things really cost and what work is available, if any (we're in the middle of a world-wide recession, did you notice?).
My favorite definition of "adventure" is "someone else having a rough time, very far away." Try not to make things any harder on yourself than they have to be.
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