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The Buryat people live in southern Siberia aromui Lake Baikal. Primarily fishermen, they are also hunters, trappers, and herders, but the recent influx of hard currency from tourism has …
To our great surprise, in a couple of photos we did see a face in the window. Upon inspection of the upstairs room, however, we quickly discovered our ghost …
This device uses AM radio frequency to pick up random audio signals and generate white noise. The theory is that these random signals and white noise will allow spirits …
ALTITUDE SICKNESS As you probably know, it takes time to acclimate or adjust to higher altitudes. If you’ll be exercising and camping high in the mountains, especially over 9-10,000 …
Turning in for the Night If you have a campfire, make sure it’s dead out before you get into your tent (campfires are discussed in Chapters 10 and 14). …
Rockslides and Avalanches Avalanches are mainly a winter or snow-season hazard, and are confined largely to the higher mountain ranges where great masses of snow accumulate. Rockslides or mudslides …
COFFEE-HOUSES OF VIENNA In Vienna, the coffeehouse is not simply a place to resolve your midday caffeine deficit. For years these establishments were havens for artists, writers, and think …
VIENNA’S CAFES Viennese Sacher Torte, the city’s renowned chocolate confec tion, was created by 16-year-old Franz Sacher in 1832. At the time, Sacher was studying as a pastry apprentice …