Archive for the ‘Adventurous & Dangerous Destinations’

  • 10 places to indulge your wild side
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    10 places to indulge your wild side
    One of the newest trends manifesting itself in world travel is that of adventure tourism, and who can resist the lure of a bit of danger every now and then? It sure makes for a hell of a better party when that pompous fool that talks about his travels through Europe is upstaged by you talking about that one time you wrestled a grizzly bear to the ground with one hand tied behind your back. Ok, that last bit is a bit of an exaggeration but the thrill and spill of an adventure excursion is hard to overlook, so peruse these destinations the next time you consider running off somewhere dangerous. Norway Norway is well-known for many things, among which are its women and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but discount not the thrills and spills you will find in the home of Thor and the Vikings. Ravishing fjords and mountain spiral high over craggy  [...]
    Posted at August 16th, 2010 at 12:08 am
  • In the lap of Alaskan nature
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    In the lap of Alaskan nature
    For miles across the icy expanse, not a sound is to be heard. Silence might be golden, and this is a potential gold mine awaiting the crazy gold rush. But there is none to be seen, and all I have for company are the sounds of Orcas echoing across the waters and through the rolling fog. The chill penetrates my very soul and is a strange, calming influence and it keeps the sun from peeking out from its quarters beyond the clouds. Often I have heard the saying “in nature’s lap” but this I believe is it even without having ever witnessed these scenes before. Playfully, I exhale a burst of hot air and watch as it turns to little wisps on the wind, drifting aimlessly away from me just as the baby seal is, completely unperturbed by my presence in its home. The strip of land in southeastern Alaska is known to people as the Inside Passage  [...]
    Posted at August 15th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • 5 Lava lakes to set your world alight
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    5 Lava lakes to set your world alight
    Lava lakes are nature’s way of putting on a light and sound show for you. Just make sure you don’t get too close to the show because it is still lava we’re talking about at the end of the day. Lava lakes that have been around for some time are a rarity since they need active volcanoes to supply them a steady stream of lava. As such, only 5 of them exist anywhere in the world and they can form in vents or craters or any broad vessel for the lava. Visiting an active lava lake gives visiting a hot and happening place an all new meaning as evidenced by these sites. Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of Congo This volcano located in the Congo is arguably the single most violent lava lake in the world, fuelled as it is by the constant eruptions of Nyiragongo Volcano. This has been caused by cracks forming in the Earth’s crust at places  [...]
    Posted at August 9th, 2010 at 04:08 am
  • Wholly Holy Caves
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    Wholly Holy Caves
    We’ve all heard about it in Geography class at some point or the other; Stalactites, Stalagmites and all sorts of underground wonders existing in a world just below ours. These caves give, walking on holy ground all new meaning as they are not just a feast for the eyes but also nourishment for the spirit. Read on to find out more about these sacred caves at picked from all around the world. Actun Tunichil Muknal, Belize There are only two places you will find something as spectacular as Actun Tunichil Muknal. The first is in Belize, and the other is in a cinematic reel starring your favorite film personalities. Actun Tunichil Muknal (or Cave of the Stone Sepulchre) is the stuff of myth, challenging you to the very limits of your human endurance in every way imaginable, but if you do manage to pull through, the rewards at the end  [...]
    Posted at August 5th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Get Down With Crocs in Proserpine River Tour
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    Get Down With Crocs in Proserpine River Tour
    There is huge debate going on in Australia to whether to make crocodile hunting legalize or not? But RSPCA, Humane Society International and also the International Fund for Animal Welfare, are few names to name among many other NGOs and organizations, who criticized such form of entertainment recommendation. There are people on both side of the argument, but people recommending safari hunts of crocodiles just for merely fun is sick! Australia, known as land of Kangaroos, is also a best place to see huge and ferocious beast, crocodiles. here there are number of humans who get killed or attacked by the crocs, each year, but crocs are killed more than humans, then also crocodiles is the  arguably the ultimate apex predator. With so many eco-friendly crocodile safari happening these days, we have to ask the question, why not just respect  [...]
    Posted at May 13th, 2010 at 12:05 am
  • Dangerous yet Beautiful Cities
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    Dangerous yet Beautiful Cities
    Has it ever happened to you, when you were busy admiring a monument or architectural structure and someone comes chats with you, get friendly and go? You might be thinking that dude was so good or the local here are really friendly. You catch a cab to come back to hotel and put your hand inside your pocket to remove your wallet, but at your surprise, wallet is missing! You search ever pocket in your pants or shirts, but couldn’t find it. Then you try to recall did I removed somewhere and left it or did someone bumped into me? After some brainstorming, you finally recall that you met someone and he must have picked YOUR wallet. Most of the tourists and traveler experience these kinds of things, getting mugged, robbed, pickpocket, luggage being stolen, etc. Thieves always find innovative ways to hustle the tourists, as they are new  [...]
    Posted at February 1st, 2010 at 12:02 am
  • Cruise Control Destinations In The World – White Water Rafting
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    Cruise Control Destinations In The World – White Water Rafting
    If adventure is fodder for your soul, then White water rafting is the ideal experience for you with a bountiful dose of thrills and chills to add to the fear factor. For an adrenaline rush try the Vaal River that commences from Pars or the Crocodile River in Johannesburg with rapid grade 1-3. The Mckenzie River in Oregon or the Tongariro River, Garth Oakden is famed for its continuous class III rapids. Himalayas and many rivers in North India provide rare rafting experience. For the penultimate experience try the 40-mile long stretch of Futaleufu River in Chile which cuts across the north tip of Patagonia which offers the world’s most tricky class V rapids. The Bio Bio rafting expedition has been increasingly turning out to be all the rage in Chile with throngs of rafters exploring the excitement and the kick of it. The mile-wide  [...]
    Posted at July 4th, 2009 at 12:07 am
  • Plummeting Paradise Destinations – Bungy Jumping
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    Plummeting Paradise Destinations – Bungy Jumping
    If you are looking for a break from the mundane activities and hum drum of usual vacationing and want to transition into an adventure-ridden, innate, pulsating, off-the-cuff holiday then check out these viable alternatives. If you like being flung off a dais at heavy speeds from raging heights, suspended mid-air upside-down, then check out the bungee jumping options at its birth place, Coasta Rica where its old Colorado River Bridge at 80 meters high and Penas Blancas offer good options. Check out the ‘Parabungy’ option in Cairns where one can experience the ultimate Bungy jump with splendid views of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical haven and the beaches. Try the feet at Taupo, New Zealand or the premier bungee bridge at 148 feet high and touch the waters at the Kawarau River. The Auckland Bridge Bungy or Rotorua Bungy proffers  [...]
    Posted at July 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am
  • Perilous Beach Destinations – Beware Of The Mighty Jaws
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    Perilous Beach Destinations – Beware Of The Mighty Jaws
    Scores of travellers throng endless beach coastlines to unwind in the sun-kissed white sands or immerse in the pristine waters for a dip or surfing stint. But many are taken unawares by burly currents or fatal shark attacks. Though many seemingly wise people claim that one’s probability to undergo shark fatalities is as rare as winning a lottery, there are many areas one must tread with careful concern. The basic thumb rule is not to venture in the early hours of dawn or dusk as it is the preferred time to feed. The New Smyrna Beach in Florida is the shark helm of the world with copious breed of Bull Sharks, Spinners and Blacktips spanning the shallow waters for a quick bite. With more than hundred cases of shark-man fatal encounters with nearly 20 bites on record. Despite this harrowing fact the place is open to all. The beaches  [...]
    Posted at July 1st, 2009 at 08:07 pm
  • Dreaded Dandelion Beaches
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    Dreaded Dandelion Beaches
    The sea wasp also known as the stinger or box jellyfish is deemed the penultimate malice on earth above creatures like the black widow spider or rattlesnake to name a few. A single jellyfish has enough venom to take nearly 60 lives. This threat is prevalent throughout the year in the coast waters and islands in Thailand with places like Phang Na, Koh Mak where the relative of the box jellyfish, the Irukandjis prevail. These four tentacled, chironex-type has been sited from North Wales in UK to as far as Capetown. Even the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Barrier in Australia which is a prime tourist magnet is closed for swimming during the months from November and May due to this menace with some places having special safety nets that are kept open. One can find the dreaded box jellyfish that has caused nearly 60 fatal cases in  [...]
    Posted at July 1st, 2009 at 12:07 am