Home | Warmshowers.org Workaway.info the site for free work exchange. Gap year volunteer for food and accommodation whilst travelling abroad. Our Top 8 Things to Do in Bali - The Slow Road Travel Blog BY Karen MacRae Asia-Pacific | Bali Bali is an anomaly in the middle of Indonesia, a little Hindu outpost surrounded by predominantly Muslim islands. Replete with waterfalls, rice paddies, hot springs and delicious local cuisine, it’s the perfect place to slow down. Volcanoes To hike a volcano in Bali (such as Mount Batur, pictured above) is to truly witness nature at its best. For an especially memorable experience, embark on your hike before sunrise. Batur Natural Hot Springs in Kintamani After a big morning hiking Mount Batur, relax in the nearby natural hot springs, which boast outstanding views of Danau (Lake) Batur and the surrounding volcanoes. Gili Islands Looking for somewhere to relax, kick back with a book and do some snorkeling? Canang Sari (Daily Offerings) Here’s something to watch out for: early in the mornings you’ll find packages of woven palm leafs, flowers and herbs everywhere. Ubud Immerse Yourself in the Island of Gods Eat Local Tegenungan Waterfalls The Beaches Karen MacRae
Hitchwiki Help Exchange: free volunteer work exchange abroad Australia New Zealand Canada Europe Maui « Citoyens en transition untitled Whale Watch Cruises | pacificwhale.org Join Greg Kaufman, one of the world's leading authorities on humpback whales and the Founder/Executive Director of Pacific Whale Foundation, on a benefit sunset dinner cruise. We will be departing from Lahaina Harbor at 5:30 pm on Feb 8, 2014. During this delightful evening at sea, you'll enjoy appetizers, drinks, a freshly grilled dinner, desserts and coffee, plus an engaging, relaxed presentation by Kaufman about humpback whales of Hawaii, Ecuador, Australia and other parts of the world. Kaufman will be presenting on the microphone and off, offering insights from his experiences as a whale research pioneer, anti-whaling activist, author of four books and advocate for sustainable … [read more] whalewatching worldwide. We'll watch for whales during the sunset hour, too! The four course chef-prepared dinner includes will be served table-side by professional servers. The entrees are grilled fresh onboard and served hot to your table. Tickets are $150 per person. [collapse]
How to Read a Compass Navigation by way of compass may seem daunting at first to a beginner, but this trepidation shouldn’t stand in the way of learning to use one. In fact, once you learn how to read a compass, it will be a valued friend in the back-country — one you can always count on to help guide your steps. This guide is meant to be a general overview of the basics of learning how to read a compass, with or without a map. Compass Basics First of all, what exactly does a compass do? In addition to the floating compass needle, a compass may have a myriad of other features, but only a few are really relevant to basic orienteering. Let’s say for example that you know your home base is in a southeasterly direction, ~120 degrees of azimuth. Magnetic north or Geographic north? There is one catch, though. How to Choose a Compass Finally, you might be asking, “How do I choose the right compass for me?”
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