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- 17 Octandra88 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
5 stunning waterfalls to see before you die
Sutherland Falls, photo by chiropractical on Flickr
There’s something peaceful and dreamy yet at the same time exciting about watching a curtain of foamy water tumble from a great height, surrounded by serene scenery. Waterfalls have always been a source of fascination for humankind, and it’s enough to consider huge attractions like Niagara Falls to realize that people will go to great distances in order to see these wonders of nature.
Some waterfalls amaze their ‘audience’ thanks to their height, others with their picturesque configuration or the sheer volume of water flowing through them. Here are 5 stunning waterfalls to see before you die. …
- 31 Jul
The best kayaking destinations in the world
For the uninitiated, a kayak seems like a very improbable thing to float on water with. Kayaks (similarly to canoes, but with lots of little differences) are small, look rather fragile and not very trustworthy. But appearance aside, kayaks are really one of the best types of small boats you can wish for, and their success is obvious seeing as they haven been used by people for thousands of years.Kayaks were invented by the Inuit and were initially made from animal skin, but nowadays they have spread throughout the world and they have been modified and even improved in lots of ways. So if you are ready to get really close to water, paddling peacefully or hurdling over rocks, here are some of the best kayaking destinations in the world. …
- 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. …
- 15 Decpapillon in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Top travel destinations for 2011
Bhutan
There’s less then a month until 2011, and most intrepid travelers are most probably busy planning their Christmas or New Years trip, but there’s something else that you should start thinking about: where are you going to go next year? 2011 is ripe for travel, but the question is which destinations you are going to choose.
Planning ahead helps you keep your travel schedule organized, and it can also help you hunt up some great deals in advance. So if you still don’t know where the travel-bug will take you, here are the top travel destinations for 2011. …
- 28 Oct
Top 10 places to see in Africa
Dogon Country, Mali
To continue our series of posts on the main sights that are an absolute must on each continent, here are the top 10 places in Africa that are so amazing that it’s a real shame if you take a tour o the continent. Obviously, it’s nearly impossible to visit all of Africa at once.
The continent is so large, the cultures so diverse and the landscapes so amazing that it would probably take years to see all the visit-worthy places. So if you have a dilemma about where to go on your African tour, here is a list of places that we are sure you’ll just love. …
- 13 Octitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Five amazing underrated tourist destinations
The Chattanooga Choo Choo
When you are traveling, you always have to make compromises. Most of us work full time jobs, and only a lucky few of the great traveling community can earn a living out of their travels. So when you’re traveling, you can’t help but neglect some destinations which are completely amazing, and which would deserve more attention.
But when it comes to choosing a travel destinations, you often base your decision on word-of-mouth. If someone says a place is good, then it must be good. But what about the places that nobody talks about? So in today’s post, we’re going to present you some great travel destinations that are sadly under-appreciated. …
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