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	DANCING SALSA
	Salsa is not just fun, it’s a nice and social activity enabling to compensate the lonely hours spend in front of a computer. I began dancing occasionally and fairly badly American style (i.e. Cross Body Lead) salsa 2005 at Mi Salsa in Berlin but I began training for real as I moved to Helsinki and learn to dance Cuban Style salsa at Baila Baila dancing school, where I found very gentle and extremely talented people. I learned most of my skills from Carlos Correa, which is a great teacher and dancer as well as a nice guy: just go to one of his lessons if you are in Finland, you certainly won’t regret it. Here some picts of me on the dancefloor >> PDF. I use to be a DJ for Latin music from time to time too. For those of you who wonder what is good salsa-music, I suggest here some Latino Hits, which should make beginners of Cuban and American style happy >> PDF. Some times ago I started to learn Tango Argentino as well.
	TRAINING KRAV MAGA
	Krav Maga, which means “Contact Combat” in Hebrew, is a hand-to-hand combat system developed by Imi Lichtenfeld first as a mean to protect Jewish communities in Europe during the 40s and then improved to become the standard fighting system of the Israeli Defence Forces. This defence system assumes potential lethality and that no quarter will be given. Thus it emphasizes on threat neutralization with maximum efficiency in real life conditions (although reactions have to be proportional to threat). For those reasons Krav Maga is one of the most efficient self-defence systems available. I began training in 2008 to master a new physical and mental challenge and to find a balance with the salsa dancing. Training is really tough but if one wants to grow stronger, I guess one should always remember that: ain’t no pain, ain’t no fun.
	TRAVELLING AND DISCOVERING THE WORLD
	Traveller's wisdom
		Travel light for less hassle.
		Have a kip anytime you can, since you never know, when the next time might be.
		Drink and feed your face anytime you can, because you never know, when the next opportunity might arise.
		Always have a good paperback with you, not to be bored shitless in the event you are stranded somewhere.
		Be friendly with people you encounter, they certainly know better than you and might help in tight situations.
	Useful readings
		BBC - Editorial Guidelines - 2012    >> PDF
		German Press Council - Press Code - 1986    >> PDF
		ICRC - Staying Alive - 2006    >> PDF
		IFJ - Survival Guide for Journalists - 2003    >> PDF
		Reuters - Handbook of Journalism - 2012 >> PDF
		RSF / UNESCO - Handbook for Journalists - 2011 >> PDF
		US Army - FM 4-25.11 (FM 21-11) First Aid - 2002 >> PDF
		US Army - FM 3-05.70 (FM 21-76) Survival Handbook - 2002 >> PDF
	Equipment
	Basically it’s possible to save an amazing amount of money buying 2sd hand and cheap gear. But the following 4 essentials should really be purchased carefully.
		Shoes : It’s wise to simply get the best money can buy
		Backpack : Don't ruin your back, otherwise you’ll ruin your journey
		Sleeping bag : A good rest, it’s the only way the body reloads
		Waterproof jacket : If you can stay warm and dry, you'll stay happy
	Following items are also very helpful.
		Multi-tool : This piece of kit might get you out of trouble
		Headlamp : Makes life in the dark a lot easier
		Lighter : Fire is light and warmth
		Water : Must have, you simply need water!
		Running-spoon : To eat cheap from the supermarket
		Small compass : Must have, just in case, even if you have a GPS
		Short Wave radio : Still the best to stay in touch with the outer world
		Emergency kit : Don't neglect you, hygiene and body care are capital
	Almost everything else one might need can be found on the spot or you don’t really need it.
		Bon voyage...
	© L.Joachim, 2002-2011	©  Fair use : BBC, ICRC, IFJ, Reuters, RSF/UNESCO, USA / Mi Salsa logo by misalsa.de / KM official logo / GEO magazine : prisma press / Tango  & Salsa covers : Putumayo