If your Sunshine State upbringing, love of snorkeling, or affinity for Caribbean art has kept you traveling to warm places, preparing for a more chill travel, no pun intended, experience may be tricky. Visiting a colder travel spot requires a different sort of planning, but following tips will help.
First, dressing in a freezing environment requires layers. While your puff jacket may be great for those mild winters, carrying a heavy jacket might be impractical. Bring thermal underwear and base layers, which are special thin, waterproof, and heat-containing undergarments worn by skiers, bikers, and other athletes use for freezing Read the rest of this entry »