Spain is a Sunny Country With a Hot Temperament — Ideal for Yacht Charter

Spain is a Sunny Country With a Hot Temperament — Ideal for Yacht Charter

Spain attracts crowds of tourists every year. Hot weather, great resorts, nightlife, beautiful beaches and nice people are the strongest arguments of his part of the Iberian Peninsula. Ordinary tourism is not the only way to experience the charm of Spain. Yacht charter is even more attractive, that’s why it’s becoming more and more popular here. Why is a cruise in Spain the perfect idea for a vacation? Let’s find out all the reasons!

Spain is a Sunny Country With a Hot Temperament — Ideal for Yacht Charter

Fiery temperament and diversity

Spain is a country full of intense flavors and aromas, a great atmosphere and openness, and fiery emotions for which its inhabitants are known from. The local culture is largely focused on fun and relaxation — it is a place where you can meet interesting people and go crazy for all time. However, it cannot be said that it is a homogeneous country — the surrounding islands offer slightly different impressions compared to the land part. Fuerteventura, Majorca, Ibiza, Tenerife Lanzarote or Gran Canaria encourage with their diversity, paradise views and the possibility of both blissful relaxation and active rest in the form of sightseeing or practicing water sports such as diving, parasailing or windsurfing.

Dream weather

The warm Mediterranean climate in Spain guarantees good weather throughout the trip. This is the perfect direction for lovers of high temperatures and sunbathing, whether on the beach or on a yacht deck. It is the hottest here in July and August, but perfect weather lasts from spring to autumn. The total temperature value does …

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How to Protect Your Skin From Windburn

How to Protect Your Skin From Windburn

Many people who are attracted to the outdoor activities or riding motorcycles are surprised when they realize they have become a victim of windburn. Thinking that they are safe from the sun as it is cloudy, cold and no longer in the middle of summer, they do not take the same steps needed as when they go into the sun.

The cause of windburn is primarily due to the removal of essential oils called lipids, which normally help to protect your skin from UV rays. When the wind is strong it removes these oils, and exposes your skin to harsh conditions. Skin irritation and redness can occur very quickly, especially in conditions where the UV is magnified. Locations such as in the snow fields, or in the water at the beach, can all cause the UV rays to quickly affect the sensitive areas of your skin such as on the cheeks or lips. Remember that even with cloud cover, UV rays can readily penetrate through and affect your skin in cold weather.

To prevent this from occurring, the use of sunscreen is still preferred since it is readily available and consumer are more likely to have some lying around. Some experts recommend replacing the natural oils that is produced by the body with other products. However, research has shown that if the incorrect oil is used, it may even accelerate the rate at which the skin burns. Before going out, try not to shave as shaving will also remove that …

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Why Minority Group Members Don't Use Public Lands More

Why Minority Group Members Don’t Use Public Lands More

In “Meeting the Challenge of Wild Land Recreation Management: Demographic Shifts and Social Inequality” by Dorceta E. Taylor, the author raises a number of challenges and issues around diversity, race, and ethnicity in public lands and outdoor recreation areas. A key reason for this concern is the relatively small percentage of members of racial and ethnic minority groups involved in going to these areas as attendees or being involved as partners or volunteers in managing these areas compared to their percentage in the population. This article raises concerns about why they are less involved than members of the majority white population and how to get them to become more involved.

There are a number of reasons why they may be less involved. One reason for their lower participation may be the romanticized perception of wilderness areas from American history inspired by notions of transcendentalism and romanticism. These ideas have created a romanticized image of the wilderness as a retreat from the modern, industrial world, and now that vision might serve as a counterpoint to today’s high-tech, fast-paced world of immediate global connections everywhere. Still another theme from history may be the notion of the wilderness as a frontier with images of rugged male frontiersmen battling the elements and nature on their own that appealed primarily to white middle and upper class males — an image reflected in the popular image of the cowboy and male hunter in films and TV. Then, too, the national parks and wilderness areas became a …

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