Hints Basic Perambulation - suitable for all Unless you are sufficiently rich to be able to afford a chuffeur to take you where you want to go, perambulation is an unavoidable part of any holiday. With a few basic perambulation techniques, one can improve one's holiday enjoyment immeasurably. Equally, most of the techniques used are applicable to everyday life, like walking to work, or around the supermarket. Generally, once people have mastered walking at the age of one, little further thought goes into refining those basic skills for the rest of their lives. Big long, periodic steps are important.
Periodicity comes easily to people who have two well matched legs.
Stride length can be achieved either through torsional pelvic oscillations around the spinal axis, or through vertical oscillation created with the calf muscles. Carry all your stuff on your back. This way one's spine is not unevenly loaded and one has one's offensive and defensive capabilities available in the event of an unsavoury incident. Avoid Suitcases - they are the devil's luggage. Avoid stepping on glass.