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Adventure

Sharks from Flickr

July 9, 2009
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Sharks … while most of us have a healthy respect for sharks, for those who are willing to journey down from our world into theirs, there is beauty to be found …
In this picture Thomas Vignaud captured the transition from our world into theirs. The lush green island is Moorea located in French Polynesia, below [...]

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Best Places to Dive with Sharks

July 7, 2009
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Sharks.  They are one of the few animals on Earth, which man still fears.  They are a credit to evolution (or creation if you swing that way), as they are the perfect aquatic hunting machine.  They can track blood for miles.  They can sense the rhythm of a wounded or dying creature trying to swim.  [...]

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Extreme Bungee Jumping

June 18, 2009
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The seed was planted in the 1950’s.  David Attenborough returned with his BBC film crew from Pentecost Island in Vanuatu.  What he and his group filmed on that journey can still be found sometimes on TV today.  Young boys, as part of their passage into manhood, would be forced to dive off of tall wooden [...]

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Travel Hot Spots – 11 Volcanic Regions Around the World

September 11, 2008
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Rabaul Caldera, Papua New Guinea
The Rabaul Caldera on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea erupted in 1937, 1944, and 1994. In the 1994 eruption, the two craters of Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted simultaneously, covering the nearby town of Rabaul in ash and causing the evacuation of about 90,000 people. The volcanic activity [...]

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Twisting in the Wind: Great European Roller Coaster Videos

May 6, 2008

Europe, land of castles and culture. But sometimes you need more thrills than a trip to an art museum can give. Sometimes you just want to get the wind in your hair and scream. Here’s a guide to 15 of Europe’s top roller coasters that you’ll want to consult next time you need to let [...]

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Where to go for Winter Golf

January 3, 2008

If the winter weather has you down then there is no better cure than a trip around the links. Here are some spots to consider.
Pebble Beach:. In 1929 the first tournaments were held in Pebble Beach, introducing the golfing community to this beautiful region of California. Not only does California’s Pebble Beach area offer fantastic [...]

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Ski Lake Tahoe

December 28, 2007
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For skiers there is nothing quite like the fluffy powder dusting the slopes in Lake Tahoe. The incredible scenic views and the magnificent resorts frequently get hit with record breaking snowfalls, which set a skier’s heart racing. And the area features more ski resorts than any other destination in North America.

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Get adventurous in Queenstown, New Zealand

December 22, 2007

New Zealand is rapidly gathering a reputation as the adventure capital of the world, with all manner of adrenalin-pumping activities. One of the centers of this action is the town of Queenstown on the South Island, where almost countless exciting activities can be found, including:

Bungy jumping: The Nevis Highwire Bungy above the Nevis River is [...]

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Explore the caves of southwest Australia

December 19, 2007

The Margaret River and Dunsborough regions of Western Australia, the southwest corner of this vast country, are well known as the home to many fascinating caves, several of which are open to the public:

Ngilgi Cave: Located near Yallingup, and formerly known as Yallingup Cave, this cave has two large areas once you get down inside [...]

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Go spelunking in Slovenia

December 16, 2007

Slovenia’s Postojnska cave has been attracting tourists for more than 175 years. Indeed, the home to the rare human fish has been visited by humans since as early as the 13th Century.
These ancient caverns are home to some of the world’s most spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, as well as rare species of animals and [...]

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Voluntourism – A New Trend in Travel

October 17, 2007

An increasing number of travelers are foregoing the usual beach vacation for something more meaningful. Dubbed “voluntourism,” the concept combines travel with helping others around the globe. A typical trip might involve building homes or schools or caring for wildlife in a nature preserve.
Most voluntourism trips also include free days to explore the area and [...]

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