Archive for the ‘Activities’ category

To The Top of Borneo and Back

July 15th, 2010

The Island of Borneo, located in Southeast Asia, and is the third largest island in the world and is divided between three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. The beautiful island is known for its raw steaming jungle and insane levels of biodiversity, but perhaps the most dominant feature on this lush tropical island remains elusive and unexplored. Perhaps for this reason, more than any other, I convinced my girlfriend, brother and sister-in-law to go on a 3 day, 2 night tour to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, located in the Malaysian state of Sabah. There are several outfitters that operate tours on and around Mount Kinabalu, but we went with Mountain Trails Tours & Travel.

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Top 5 Easy Hikes in Europe: Hadrian’s Wall to Cinque Terre

July 10th, 2010

Not every hiker can master the entire 2,175-mile (3,500 km) Appalachian Trail! Not every hiker likes to struggle for months, climbing challenging peaks or carrying dehydrated food along the way. That’s why Europe is a paradise for lazy (or almost lazy) walkers – there are many easy one-week hikes with plenty to see, great food along the way and often a comfortable bed at the end of the day.

Because trekking doesn’t have to be a struggle, I have picked out five special hikes for next summer.

Hadrian’s Wall Path, UK

How to celebrate the 1,600th anniversary of the end of Roman Britain? Why not hike the entire 84-mile length of Hadrian’s Wall. It takes 6 to 9 days starting from the Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend to ending at the Cumbrian coast (at Bowness). No peaks, no high passes – just lots of sheep and farmlands in Tynedale, the occasional rainy day and the best of England’s countryside.

Top 10 Bungee Jumps in the World

June 23rd, 2010

Experience the thrill of jumping from a platform hundreds of metres in the air, while catching glimpses of amazing scenery: this is Bungee. Once the bungee cord reaches its limit and springs back, you repeat the fall, albeit at a slower pace. As the adrenalin rush starts to fade you are lowered to safety; now all that is left, is to think when and where your next jump will be.

The creation of the first permanent platform by A J Hackett at Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand in the late 1980’s saw bungee jumping take off as an extreme activity. Variations on fixed-platform jumps are now also popular, as are leaps from hot air balloons and helicopters. Listed below are ten top bungee jumping locations.

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Tuareg Festival: Feast, Fest and grains of sand

June 23rd, 2010

Celebrations could be from just lightening candles in Christmas to having rave madness in Rio’s carnival. If there is something which is beyond any taboos and norms is the way man can celebrate. And man does it. Man can celebrate anything, any ways and any where. Even if it means in middle of some desert where the temperatures are of scorching heat and speckles of sand in your eyes.

And such is the celebration of Tuareg Festival which has been happening each spring, from last three years, in the hot desert of Sahara. It’s just two hours drive in north of Agadez, Niger, that’s actually in middle of desert- the Sahara. » Read more: Tuareg Festival: Feast, Fest and grains of sand

Hybrid extreme sports. What’s next?

June 19th, 2010

One defining characteristic of the extreme sports, adventure sports community is its ingenuity; it is forever coming up with new sports.

Freestyle ski-walking?

So what’s next on the list, what’s next year’s adventure sports darling or future Olympic hopeful?

Here’s a few sports that are appearing on our radar – some are genuine, others less so – let’s see how many you can add to the list.

Wave-skiing?

Born after professional skiers Mike Douglas and Cody Townsend decided to ski on waves, instead of surfing them.

Snow-surfing?

Taking the board back to the slopes, and why not? Using a longboard without its fins provides the most stable platform, which is great for beginners. And freestyle fans can take to the half-pipes, cutting back off the lip, just as they do when at sea.

Freefall-Paintball?

A Bond-style battle between bat-suit wearing free fallers, the winner is established when both are on solid ground and splats are checked.

Climb-diving?

A coastal sport, that combines the physical strength of the climber, with the suppleness and skill of the springboard diver. Points are awarded on technical difficulty, but multiplied by the height that each competitor free-climbed to.

So, wrack those brains. Which sports can we expect to see next?

Rainbow Nation: Adventure Sports Destination

June 18th, 2010

In case it escaped your attention, South Africa is currently hosting the World Cup. With all eyes on the footy, it’s easy to forget the opportunities this country provides the adventure sports fan.

It has always been a place of adventure, and one of real significance in the history of exploration. The Cape of Good Hope, battered by the colliding Indian and Atlantic oceans, was always a landmark for sailors.

For them, just getting this far was a real achievement. And those who first settled soon discovered the precious minerals, which later helped fund the country’s development. » Read more: Rainbow Nation: Adventure Sports Destination

Experience Top 5 mountain climbing without a porter

May 26th, 2010

Climbing with porters is not that much adventurous, when you give your burden to someone else. To be honest am against this, hiring of porter while you climb, that is because most of the time we under pay to these porters. Also what is the meaning of mountain climbing without you taking on your back your heavy rucksack! Listings below are those mountains which don’t require much of expertise in climbing and definitely can be done, without a porter. Where you Mount Olympuscan pick up your own burden and just go climbing. » Read more: Experience Top 5 mountain climbing without a porter

Eight magnificence of over the top festivals and celebrations

May 17th, 2010

Life is beautiful and for making life more of merry we people do is celebrate! Have festivals and special occasions or mark such days which have importance may be for historical significance or may be geographical significance or personal significance human just need a reason to get together and just have fun, entertain themselves and feel happy by boozing, dancing and singing. We just love to rave and make raucous for the name of being happy for some event. Anyways this makes life more beautiful and fun to live. Listing down below are such celebrations and festivals which if given an opportunity you must go for- to get enthralled and regaled in merriment.

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If you love hiking then Salt Lake City is the suitable place for you

April 14th, 2010

Taking a sea at the pedestal of the rough Wasatch Mountains in addition to expanding to the southern shoreline of the Lake Great Salt, Salt Lake City has a number of the most excellent panorama in the nation. The boundary between nature and the city attract the locals as well as tourists to the picturesque Salt Lake Valley. Around four different places are sited in the neighborhood of the city, where you will experience the pleasures of the city, moreover are placed at such a small distance that you can reach there within 20 mins, also you simply take pleasure in hiking the mountain tracks or just resting at the side of the gushing stream water.

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Top 5 Things to Do in Paris with Kids

February 28th, 2010

Paris may be the city of love, but this stylish vibrant metropolis will also enchant younger travellers with a myriad of delights and adventures. This is especially true in spring and summer, when the streets of Paris come to life with street fairs, kid-friendly shows and concerts, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep young travellers entertained. Here are my top 5 picks in Paris with kids:

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