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- 20 Jul
Top cool mountain towns for summer
Nelson, photo by waferboard
In many countries this is the hottest summer in a long time, so it’s no surprise that people are flocking to the mountains and any other place where the temperature is slightly lower than in the plains. While many people try to cool off at the beach or a poolside, if you want to bask in fresh and cool air, you should head to the mountains.
There are plenty of resort towns in mountainous areas where you can breathe in the refreshing air and stop worrying all the time about sunburn and heat strokes. So if you want to spend some time in a heat-free haven, here are the top 5 cool mountain towns for summer where you can hide in the shade, hike, paddle, or bike. …
- 19 Jul
The most amazing snorkeling paradises in the world
While some people marvel at the wonders above the ground, others don’t stop at the surface – they go below sea level in order to explore the wonders of the deep. Snorkeling, unlike scuba diving, will not take you to any considerable depths, but it will show you more than enough of burst of color that lies in shallow water.Don a diving mask, a snorkel and some swimfins, and dunk your head into the water to meet some of the most interesting denizens of the planet: countless species of fish, coral and other sea creatures. So if this sounds like a good plan, here are some of the most amazing snorkeling paradises in the world. …
- 14 Jul
Top 5 yurt retreats in the US
Why would you want to stay in a hotel, motel, inn, or any kind of house when you can choose to live in a tent? Yurts, portable tents made of wooded lattices and covered with felt, have been the accommodation of choice for Mongolian nomads for centuries. In their cultures of origin, yurts have a special significance, but they have been adapted in a somewhat simpler form by Western cultures as well.Many yurt enthusiasts build their yurt varieties using hi-tech materials and different features, but the basics are always the same. So if you want to get a taste of ‘nomadic’ accommodation, try one of the top 5 yurt retreats in the US. …
- 06 Jul
The best surf festivals in the world
Gold Coast
Surfing might not look like it, but it is a pretty old sport, dating back to at least the 18th century, when Europeans first learned about it. In Polynesia, people have been surfing for centuries, and in ancient Hawaii, surfing was more than a sport, it was an art and part of culture.
Today, surfing is enjoyed by millions of people, and not even only by the lucky ones who live near a beach. It’s only natural that there should be festivals to celebrate this sport, and they are not as unusual as one might think. So if you would like to share your love of surfing with other like minded people, here are some of the best surf festivals in the world. …
- 04 Julerato in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Too Hot in Florida? Check Out Disney’s Water Parks!
photo by aimee-taylor.com
Walt Disney World’s Water Parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon offer much needed relief when the heat of Florida gets too high on your Disney holiday.
Blizzard Beach, located close to Downtown Disney, was created, according to Disney legend, when a freak snowstorm hit Florida blanketing the state with snow. A ski resort quickly came to life, until once again the weather turned hot and the snow began to melt.
A business minded Alligator saw an opportunity and slid down the snow-less slopes landing in a big splash. In a moment, he had created Blizzard Beach the coolest water park with a ski theme.
Mount Gushmore, a mountain in the middle of the park, hosts the majority of the slides, with its slopes being split into three coloured areas. Around the bottom of Mount Gushmore is the Cross Country Creek a lazy river ride in which tired out parents can slowly glide and soak up the Florida sun. …
- 23 Juntibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The scariest bike trails in the world
Yungas Road, photo by Jimmy Harris
Mountain biking is so different from regular biking that you could even say that there is nothing in common between the two except for the fact that both are done using bicycles. But even the bikes used for mountain biking are vastly different from your usual bikes.
That the trails should be different is no surprise – while regular bikers will content themselves with a tour of the park, mountain bikers actively seek out the most dangerous and rugged terrain they can find.
There is no shortage of terrifying mountain bike trails in the world, and some of these can be quite dangerous and fit only for experienced bikers, while others simply look dangerous. And here’s a list of some of the scariest bike trails in the world. …
- 22 Junpapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 best zoos in the world
Most people used to like going to the zoo when they were kids. Kids like zoos indiscriminately, but adults might have concerns about the conditions in which animals live and how they are treated. A good zoo is not necessarily a zoo with the most numbers of species, but where the animals are treated right – after all, seeing happy animals is much better than seeing sad, listless ones.If you’re wondering which are the best zoos in the world, which would most likely be pleasant to visit if you are interested in animals, then here are our suggestions. …
- 11 Jun
The best skydiving spots in the world
Skydiving is one of the most popular extreme sports nowadays, not only because it can give you a healthy dose of adrenaline, but also because it allows you to see some of the most breath-taking views on the planet. If you think that a landscape looks incredible from the ground, just imagine what it would look like if you could pleasantly float above it, hundreds of feet high, and see every nook and corner all at once.So if you are not afraid of heights and if you’re not averse to an adrenaline rush every now and then, here are the best skydiving spots in the world. …
- kachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best music festivals in Asia
Manila
If you’re traveling to Asia this summer, you won’t lack any entertainment no matter what your tastes in attractions are. If you are a music lover and you want to see what music festivals are like on continents other than America and Europe, there are plenty of events to attend in Asia this summer and autumn.
Whether you’re interested in some traditional music or if you just want to see some good internationally and locally known bands, a music festival is a great idea for your holiday, so here are the best music festivals in Asia. …
- 01 Jun
The best waterparks in the world
Since it’s summer, it’s also swimming season, or splashing-around season if you don’t really care for deep water. And while beaches and lake shores are great for some fun in the water, nothing can beat the excitement that a good waterpark can offer.Have your fill of waterslides and splash pads, wave pools and lazy rivers in one of the best waterparks in the world! Pack your bags for a summer holiday in a great destination! …
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