Desert hiking and camping amongst sand dunes: best equipment, recommended gear, survival tips and recommendations for your upcoming desert adventures.
Finding food in the desert is more difficult than in any other environment, especially in hot sandy deserts like the Sahara. If you are planning a hiking trip to the desert, it's best to think ahead and bring your own food. But if you find yourself in a desert survival…
Canada is well-known for having a cold climate, so you may be surprised to find out that there are deserts in Canada, albeit a unconventional. In fact, many of the desert-like regions you'll find in the country are not dry enough to qualify as "true" deserts, but you will still…
Map of the four major US deserts
Given the great vastness of the US territory we can find within it desert or semi-desert areas, mainly located in the south-western area. There are four main deserts, ranging all the way from the southern border with Mexico to the states of Oregon and Idaho in the north: the Mojave…
Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It may sound surprising, for people tend to only consider hot deserts filled with sand dunes and camels, but technically any territory with low precipitation classifies as a desert - including polar and cold deserts. In fact, the Antarctic and Arctic deserts…
There is a little-known side effect of spending time under the hot desert sun: it can sunburn your eyes. Yes, quite literally. People who live in the desert often experience this phenomenon known as "photokeratitis", which is a gradual and long-term damage of the cornea of your eyes. This is…
Visit to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park: backpacking, camping, things to do, museums, directions and more.
Travel Destination: the Desert
Inspiring desert vacation spots from all over the world: where can you find the best desert gateways for your next adventure holiday.
Common knowledge dictates that in hot weather it is preferable to wear light colors, because they reflect UV rays from the sun, whereas dark clothes tend to absorb them and generate heat. This is why people often pick white clothes for the summer, but does it make that much of…
What are the strongest sunscreens and lotions for desert hiking: skin care tips for dry weather, extreme heat and desert climates, how to prevent sun burn in the hot desert.
Sand dunes and sandy beaches in Cape Cod, Massachussets. Where to enjoy the best beaches and trails from Chatham to Provincetown.