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- 02 Aprevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world
Acapulco
The list of adrenaline-raising, potentially life threatening and utterly crazy extreme sports seems to be getting longer every year, but a would-be adventurer can always return to old classics that were popular before everything else requiring hi-tech equipment.
Jumping off a cliff is one of the simplest things a traveler can do, and not even because the hotel had bad service or food, but rather for the sheer fun of it.
Cliff diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, but it has been practiced by people for centuries, and it even has a world federation today. But as much fun as cliff diving can be, it is always better when you find a stunning location for your death defying act. Here are some of the most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world. …
- 28 Febevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The world’s best travel experiences for thrill seekers
Sydney Harbor Bridge, photo by Kevin Gibbons
For some people, traveling is an opportunity to meet new people, see interesting places and discover cultures other than their own. For others, it’s not so much what they see, but how they see it. Adrenaline junkies can appreciate scenery just as well as any other person, but the if you’re hurtling towards the scenery at a dazzling speed, or rushing past it down a dangerous river, then the scenery is a hundred times better.
If you prefer to churn out even the last drop of excitement out of every opportunity, then you will probably want to try some of the world’s best travel experiences for thrill seekers. …
- 09 Febpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos’s tourist gem
Laos
Despite the increasing popularity of tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, Laos has remained one of those rare places where adventurous tourists can still find things to surprise them. Laos is quite possible one of the least beaten tracks in the southeastern corner of the continent, and one that attracts backpackers with promises of dramatic landscapes and a slow rhythm that allows you to appreciate life’s finer pleasures.
The Laotian capital, Vientiane, is sleepy compared to the neon metropolises of Asia, and even so it is large compared to the other tourist hubs in the country. Tiny towns like Vang Vieng have everything that’s needed to make a traveler happy: stunning surrounding scenery, a gentle pace of life and friendly people. Here are some of the things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos’s tourist gem. …
- 03 Febandra88 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The craziest extreme sports on the beach
Wakeboarding, photo by Mike Vondran
What counts as an extreme sport is a matter of debate, but what’s deadly sure is that they all involve danger and a considerable increase of your adrenaline level. You don’t have to have a death wish in order to enjoy extreme sports, just a taste for adventure, and maybe the willingness to risk a few broken limbs if it means that you can have fun.
Adrenaline junkies come up with ideas for increasingly insane extreme sports all the time, and many of them involve water – at least there’s something to cushion the fall. If lounging on the beach sounds like a waste of time to you when there are perfectly acceptable alternatives like kitesurfing or cliff diving, you’ll like this list of the the craziest extreme sports on the beach. …
- 24 Jantibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The craziest winter sports in the world
Shovel racing, photo by Lynn Eubank on Flickr
Since it’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, probably a lot of travelers take this opportunity to travel to a nice resort town to enjoy the snow and the icy weather.
Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular ways to get some exercise in the snow, but these are not even by far the only sports that require the presence of fluffy snowflakes or frozen water. Saying that you’re hitting the slopes to ski won’t raise any eyebrows, but what about some wackier ways to enjoy the winter season?
All around the world, people have come up with new winter activities that are weird, funny or downright insane. Here are some of the craziest winter sports in the world, for those who can’t get enough of snow. …
- 16 Dec
Top 5 adventure travel destinations in India
Gulmarg, photo by Lev Yakupov
India has long been a hotspot for independent travelers, backpackers and nomads, but what about those who like cultural travel with a side of adrenaline? If you’re one of those people who find it unthinkable to travel without doing something crazy or extreme, then you will not be disappointed with India.
This huge country has a diversity of amazing art, culture and cuisine, but it doesn’t come up short in the case of adventure travel opportunities either. Whether you’re already an Indiana Jones clone or if you are just starting to explore your adventurous side, India has the perfect places for you. Here are top 5 adventure travel destinations in India where you can live for the moment and find some excitement. …
- 17 Octitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The adventurer’s guide to Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego, photo by Gilad Rom on Flickr
The Southern tip of the South American continent is one of the few places left on the planet where you can say that nature can truly follow its course. Patagonia, shared between Chile and Argentina, is a land of vast open spaces, wilderness, silence and towns and cities that seem to defy the often inhospitable environment.
The beautiful expanses of Patagonia managed to conjure up feelings of affection even in hardened criminals (and edventurers) like Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. The steppe-like plains, the rainy Andes and the unmistakable flavor of the local culture make Patagonia one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. So pack your bags with warm clothes and study shoes and follow the adventurer’s guide to Patagonia. …
- 28 Sep
The craziest base jumping spots in the world
When it comes to extreme sports of all kinds, what you do is just as important as where you do it. Not many people would enjoy paragliding over a boring industrial town or bungee jumping above a boring car park. And this is why people are prepared to travel large distance to practice their extreme sports of choice, so that they will be able to get that adrenaline rush in an amazing place that will make the whole experience of whole lot better.Base jumping is no different, especially since the place where you jump off should be pretty tall in the first place, and it should also have a nice view. Base jumping is a dangerous and crazy sport, but if you are a fan of it (or you’d just like to see people base jump) here are the craziest base jumping destinations in the world. …
- 09 Aug
Top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand
New Zealand is a place of exceptional natural beauty, and there’s no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. So naturally, most of the people visiting the country travel there in order to see at least some of the impressive natural wonders that New Zealand can boast of.Of course, the stunning natural assets of the country are well worth seeing, but there is more that you can do in New Zealand, in addition to hiking or walking. Whether you are interested in unusual activities, extreme experiences or just wandering off the beaten track, New Zealand will not disappoint you. Here are top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand. …
- 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. …
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