Discover Norton Simon Museum In Pasadena California
The Norton Simon Museum sits on 9.5 acres, is housed in an 85,000 squrare foot structure and is located in the beautiful city of Pasadena, California at 411 W. Colorado Blvd. right across the street from where the television cameras are set up every...
Historical Overview for Travelers to Armenia
One of the world's oldest civilizations, Armenia once included Mount Ararat, which biblical tradition identifies as the mountain that Noah's ark rested on after the flood. It was the first country in the world to officially embrace Christianity...
Serengeti Safari - Memories of Miscommunications
The scene before me could be matched nowhere else on earth. Parched yellow grass spread out before us as far as the eye could see - broken only by the occasional umbrella tree and a few hundred thousand migrating wildebeest forming a dusty, thin...
The lowdown on china travel
The fragrance of fish, lobsters…, the sturdy Great Wall, the broken hush of winds by the Martial Arts, the grand museums and unpretentious down to earth people…welcome you to the third largest country on the globe-China. China is universally known...
WALT DISNEY WORLD IN JUST 3 DAYS
So your headed to Walt Disney World, but you only have time for a long weekend. Although it’s certainly not the ideal way to see “The Happiest Place on Earth”, it definitely can be done, especially if you’re willing to hit the parks early, stay...
Advioding AMS
Safety at High Attitude The Rockies Mountains rest from 5,000 to 14,000 feet above sea level which equates to less oxygen. The fact that oxygen is one third less than at sea level can make low-landers feel sluggish and may bring about headaches, insomnia, nausea, fatigue and a shortness of breath. The medical term for these symptoms is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Generally speaking, the faster one ascends to the higher altitudes, the greater their chances of getting AMS. The symptoms can occur six hours to two days after ascent and can take up to a week to subside. Supplemental oxygen and descent to lower altitudes are the primary treatments for AMS. People with severe headaches. poor balance and extreme shortness of breath should seek medical attention immediately. Because our bodies need time to acclimate to the thin air, it is suggested that you avoid or moderately intake alcohol and caffeine for a few days, drink plenty of water, load up on
carbohydrates, eat lightly and do not overexert yourself as it increases your oxygen demands. That may be hard considering you only have a 3-7 day vacation planned. In my experience I have only suffered attitude sickness when I have flown into an airport over 5000 feet and proceeded to play at attitudes over 9,000 feet with 24 hours. That may change as age catches up with me, but generally do some shopping in the mountain towns the first day you arrive and save two day for the real adventure.
About the Author
B.J. Baker is an avid outdoor enthusiast who currently resides in The Woodlands, Texas. As a child, BJ accompanied his family on family excursions to Japan, China, South East Asia, Europe and to the Rockies snow skiing. Still traveling the world and instilled with a love for travel and adventure, today BJ is the owner of several travel websites. www.placestosleep.com, www.vacationresorttravel.com, www.advenquest.com, and www.snow-skiing.com.
