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If your next vacation is aimed at a snow-capped mountainous location and you want to try your hand at getting better at skiing, here are a few things you might want to know. Image via pixabay  Packing for the trip Whether you are a first-time skier or someone who has done this before, you should know that you have to definitely pack warm and waterproof outfits. The challenge in skiing begins, even before you get into your skis. It is very important to pack thick outfits as well as clothing that has thermal-based layers. These outfits will keep the snow and water out while the thermal layer you are wearing underneath, will take care of the sweat and keep you warm throughout the day. You must also equip yourself with goggles and a safety helmet.  Choosing your resort There are many ski resorts in the snowy mountainous parts of the world. And if you choose to stay at a  Whistler hotel   the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside ,  for instance, you could ask y...

If you are planning on visiting the gorgeous Toronto in Canada anytime soon, here are a few things you might want to pack in your luggage, to make your trip easier and that much more enjoyable. Image by  Mina Alizadeh  from  Pixabay    The timing of your trip to Toronto The time of the year that you decide to visit this part of Canada will directly affect what you will pack and how much you will pack for your trip. For instance, if your trip falls during the colder months of the year, your luggage will end up being heavier because you will have to carry quite a lot of thick clothing and coats to keep you warm there. If you are travelling during the warmer months of the year, then you will be able to carry a lighter, as it will be thinner clothes and a lack of jackets. Thus, make sure you decide when you are going to visit and then start making a list of things to pack for the trip. The spring in Toronto usually starts in the month of March and lasts until June. ...

Most people don’t have the budget nor the time to go shopping for an entirely new wardrobe to wear at the destination that’s being visited. Therefore, a good start to getting ready for travelling abroad is to do your research so that you can pack appropriate items such as clothing, footwear, and other gear to ensure that you’re well prepared for all that the foreign country is likely to throw your way. Peter K Burian ,  Canal tour boat of a traditional style, Grand Canal, Suzhou, China ,  CC BY 4.0 Step One – What Bags to Take with You It’s always a smart idea to have an extra bag or two with you when you travel. This applies to bags that you can check-in as baggage if need be on your return flight back home, as well as to bags such as backpacks, sling bags, and foldable bags. Duffel bags or other bags that can carry a reasonable volume of items are great for stuffing less valuable things like dirty clothes at the end of your trip. This way, you can make room in your main bagg...

 Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is a lively city full of attractions to sightsee, malls to shop at, and a diverse range of eateries where you can enjoy delicious food that form a part of cuisines from all over the world. However, if you truly want to enjoy food like a local, the best way to do it is by tasting the mouth-watering savoury and sweet street food delights that Vietnam is known for. Kham Tran  -  www.khamtran.com ,  Pho-Beef-Noodles-2008 ,  CC BY 3.0 Pho This is one dish that you might have come across before, even if you aren’t familiar with most Vietnamese cuisine. That is because these days it has become somewhat of a trendy menu item across the globe. Pho is basically a soup and is the national dish of Vietnam. At its core is a tasty broth. Inside the broth, a range of ingredients is added. These include things like herbs as well as meat and rice noodles. Sometimes, in addition to meats, poultry such as chicken is added too. This dish is so b...

Oman is a beautiful place to look around and if you have just seven days to cover the best of what this place has to offer, here is how you plan your trip to Oman. Hans Birger Nilsen ,  Grand Mosque Muscat (25) (40275044984) ,  CC BY-SA 2.0 About Oman Oman is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and is basically a huge desert land with mountain ranges bordering it all around. There are plenty of things visitors can do when on a vacation here. The country has more than 2,500 historic sites for you to take a look at. Apart from beaches and local markets, you can also partake in underwater activities while you are in Oman. There are many things to do, regardless of which part of Oman you choose to stay at. For instance, if you are staying at Al Wadi Hotel Sohar, there are many  things to do in Sohar  too. The best time to visit Oman The best time to visit this country is from October to May as it is the coldest months of the year. Col means, the temperat...