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Outdoor Survival 101 by Cap'n Herlock
Host : Cap'n Herlock
Title : Overseas Backpacking Safety Tips #3
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2008-07-16
In Your Accomodation
Familiarise yourself with the fire exits
... and the location of fire alarms and extinguishers when you arrive at your accommodation, in case of emergency.
Always put valuables in the hostel safe
... when possible, and get a receipt for what you have deposited. If what you have left is of a very high value, it might be an idea to check the insurance limit and policy that the hostel offers. If you are planning on staying in beach huts, especially...
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Outdoor Survival 101 by Cap'n Herlock
Host : Cap'n Herlock
Title : Overseas Backpacking Safety Tips #1
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2008-06-30
Research your destination thoroughly
... by reading guide books and Internet sites and talking to others who have been on a similar trip. Pay particular attention to local climates and seasons, raditions, diseases and potential dangers to be aware of. Being informed about the countries you are going to will prepare you for what’s ahead and give you confidence. Useful websites are listed at the back of this book in the resources section.
Learn a few words in the local lang...
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Outdoor Survival 101 by Cap'n Herlock
Host : Cap'n Herlock
Title : Practice safe sun this Summer
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2008-05-24
Why bother?
It's a good question. Although sunscreens can be expensive, over-fragranced and greasy, and some people may think they're an unnecessary luxury, the case for sun protection(1) is this simple:
sun exposure causes skin cancer
skin cancer is the commonest form of cancer in the United Kingdom. Recent estimates suggest that there are now around 4,000 new cases of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form, each year.
Apart from perhaps staying indoors all day, nothin...
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