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Planning a family vacation? If you want to enjoy the old west feel of Nevada, but don’t think the kids are old enough to enjoy Vegas just yet, you can plan a family camping trip to Red Rock Canyon, Mojave Desert, Nevada. Camping at Red Rock Canyon is a great experience because you will be able to enjoy the desert as it was in the days of the Wild West, with only campfires and tents to protect you from the wolves and the rattlers. Hey, the cowboys survived, and you will thrive on the experience of camping at Red Rock Canyon.

Okay, so you don’t want to spend a week in a tent? Take a road trip to Vegas for an afternoon, its right up the road from Red Rock Canyon, also in the Mojave Desert, but don’t think that you will be bored at Red Rock Canyon. There are many things that you can enjoy. You can go hiking or biking on the trails, rock climbing or four wheeling off the beaten path. You can learn about the environment and the geology, and everything there is to learn about Red Rock Canyon at the Exhibit Area, and even shop in the Bookstore. There is enough to keep you busy at Red Rock Canyon, Mohave Desert, Nevada for at least a week.

These are some preparation tips-suggestions to make the most out of your Southwestern America Culinary vacation.

Have a Ready Appetite
The perfect way to do justice to your food vacation is to have a big appetite. What’s the purpose of paying for the opportunity to taste the best culinary delights of a given area or culture when your stomach can’t accommodate more than one bite?

Of course, possessing a big appetite doesn’t mean denying yourself the day before.

Just make sure you don’t eat too much the day before your vacation. If possible, take a pill to ensure your stomach’s certifiably empty for the food fest ahead.

Prepare for the Heat
Hot is a word often associated with the Southwest in more ways than one.

First, a majority of the tastes of Southwest cuisine are extremely spicy. Chimichangas, nachos, taquitos, stuffed peppers, chile relleno, chili con carne, and salsa are just some of the well-known dishes that could get you hopping mad out of the restaurant with burning taste buds. If you’re not good at eating spicy foods, make sure you have a small bottle or jug of iced water with you at all times; there may be times when you just can’t wait a minute longer to cool your mouth off.

Secondly, Southwestern states are not exactly the coldest areas of the United States. The weather in this region, especially in Arizona and Texas, can be quite ovewhelming in its heat. You can’t beat Arizona vacation. But be sure you’re dressed comfortably in cool, airy clothing. Wearing a hat or sun visor as well as a pair of sun glasses can help protect you from the heat.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are always a possibility, so again, having an ample supply of water with you at all times is encouraged.

Get Ready for the Heat
Speaking of the heat, there are also certain characteristics of the weather that you might have to watch out for. Mosquitoes are a nominal but annyoing problem, but one that a mosquito repellent can often cure. Rain could also be a cause of trouble, but not if you come
prepared with a raincoat and umbrella.

Clothing
Since we’re on the topic of clothing, be sure to ask your vacation planner if you’ll visit any locations with a requisite dress code. Knowing what to dress can also help guarantee that you pack light for your Southwest US vacatioN.

Bring a First Aid Kit with You
Vacation organizers always have first aid kits with them, but there’s no telling when you’ll find yourself lost and separated from your group. Thus, it would do you no harm to have your own first aid kit with you.

Now, if you’ve considerable experience traveling, you might already have a first aid kit packed with your things. There are, however, extra things you could add to your kit in consideration of “special dangers” you might encounter during your Southwest US tour.

If your vacation includes a trip to the desert, antidotes for snake bites and medication for other kinds of bites (remember: scorpions and spiders can cause harm, too!). High altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness (AMS) is also a possibility if your food tour includes a short but challenging mountain climb.

Double Check Everything
Lastly, examine your travel checklist several days before you leave for your trip. Call your tour planner to guarantee that everything’s fine in their side as well.

From the 13th to the 16th of November, the Paris Photo festival returns and opens its doors to the thousands of supporters it attracts each year. The festival is an international affair and celebrates 19th century and contemporary photography. As always, the event will be held at the Carrousel de Louvre; a prestigious and impressive venue that allows the exhibitors to show off their work to its best potential. The event attracts some of the most important galleries and editors worldwide and is therefore worth a visit.

The fair was founded in 1997 under the strict direction of art publisher Rik Gadella and has since made its name as one of the most important cultural events on the art calendar worldwide. Over one hundred exhibitors and eighty seven art galleries from over twelve different countries are represented in the exhibition, all of which showcasing their best work. This year in particular, the fair will be focusing on the origins of photography and its journey to today, concentrating on practices in the 19th century in comparison with the practices of today.

Every year the fair holds a special theme and this year, Japanese photography has been chosen. Japan has been invited as the guest of honour to the event and there is no doubt that there will therefore be an array of exceptional Oriental exhibits. If you wonder why exactly this country in particular has been invited, it may very well be down to the fact that Japan was one of the very first known countries to have adopted the art, back in 1850.

If you still don’t believe how important an event Paris Photo is, have a look at some of these stats:

• The fair attracts around 40 000 people a year. 40% of which are foreigners.
• There are around 120 exhibitors, galleries, editors and magazines – from over 20 countries.
• More than 500 international photographs are represented.
• The fair has media coverage from over 500 articles and press releases, from prestigious international press.
• An attendance of around 1 000 accredited journalists from over 50 countries.

So there you have it. Paris Photo is one of the most looked forward to events on the art calendar. For any budding photographers or anyone remotely interested in the art, this fair is a must. Remember to book your accommodation (alojamiento en París) ahead of time as hotels (hoteles París) and apartments (apartamentos París) are in high demand. There’s no doubt you’ll have a great time in this city.