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How To Prepare For Walking Trips
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Come rain or sunshine, outdoor activities offer a break from the banality of a day at the office. There are plenty of activities to choose from including water sports, hiking and walking trips. Walking is perhaps the simplest of these activities as you do not need to purchase any expensive equipment, you just put on your shoes, pack a few essentials into a bag and step out the front door.
Walking tours are particularly popular in cities as they provide a great way for tourists to familiarise themselves with a new town and all its tourist attractions.
So if you are going on a walking trip, what will you need to take with you? This will vary depending on whether the trip will take place in a city or in the countryside, but there are a few items that will remain the same. The first of these is water. Typically the minimum intake of watter required per day is 2.5-3l. Obviously if you are exercising (i.e. walking) or if the weather is warm, this can increase. In cities it is best to take a small bottle with you that can be filled up along the way, thus reducing the load in your backpack. However, in the countryside you may not be able to replenish your water supply, therefore it is a good idea to try and carry as much as possible.
The same holds true for food. If you are going to walk through remote areas, then you should take plenty of snacks and a packed lunch. If you are in on a city tour, then it is a good excuse to sample the local food and drink, however, you should plan where you are going to eat in advance. For example if you decide to include a museum tour into your trip, then be aware of the fact that museum cafés often charge exorbitant prices. If you are on a budget then you should plan to eat either before or after.
Having a map on a city tour may not seem essential, after all half the fun is getting lost up back streets and discovering hidden wonders. However, every city has its `dodgy` parts and you should be aware of these. Also at the end of the day, you will need to find your way back to your accommodation. A map will help you keep track of where you are is especially useful if you do not speak the language of the city you are in. If you find yourself in a place where no one speaks English, then you might have problems asking for directions.
Last but not least, comes clothing and shoes. If you are on a city tour then a pair of waterproof trainers should suffice; it is not necessary to purchase hiking boots. If you do opt for trainers then stick to leather and not plastic ones as leather is less likely to make your feet sweat. However, if you are off for a walk in the countryside, even if it is completely flat terrain, a pair of hiking boots may come in handy. They are warm, waterproof and breathable and if they get a bit muddy it does not matter. After all that`s what they are made for and you don`t want to ruin your new trainers in a muddy field.
A waterproof jacket and umbrella will be useful wherever you are, as will warm comfortable clothing. Outdoor clothing brands, such as Icebreaker in the UK, design their clothes to be adaptable; keeping you warm in colder temperatures and cool on hot day
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