Archive for the ‘Adventure Travel’ Category

Safari in the Etosha National Park in Namibia

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

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credit: Andries3

The Etosha National Park is one of the main tourist destinations in Namibia. The streets of the park are all dirt but in good condition, and you can drive with a vehicle precisely.

The Etosha,  established in 1958, is one of the largest nature reserves in the world with its 22270 sq km. The park itself covers the Etosha Pan (6200 sq. km.) A lake that was formed by the Cunene river.
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Walking Tour of Milan City

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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The Dome - credit: artonline - Marco Musso

Milan is a city in Lobardy, Northern Italy. This metropolis is famous for its fashion houses and shops (such as along via Montenapoleone) and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo.
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Crusing the Mekong River in Cambodia

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

TH 01 Thai Bar
credit: Pluca

The Mekong is one of the world’s major rivers. It is the 12th-longest river in the world, and 7th longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km².

From the Tibetan Plateau it runs through China’s Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. All except China and Burma belong to the Mekong River Commission.

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The Adventurer’s Guide to Tour Italy

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Italy guide to travel

General Description

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[Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples - credit: Emilio Giordano]

Italy is in Mediterranean Europe, bordering France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. The country, which is a peninsula, is surrounded by the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, the Sicilian and Ionian Sea in the South, and Adriatic Sea in the East.

Italian is the major language spoken by most of the population, but as you travel throughout the country, you will find there are several distinct dialects corresponding to the region you are in. Italy has a diverse landscape, but can be mainly described as mountainous including the Alps and the Apennines mountain ranges that run through it. Italy has two major islands as part of its country: Sardinia, which is an island off the west coast of Italy, and Sicily, which is at the southern tip of the boot.

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Travel Guide to Tour Nepal

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

General Description:

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Creative Commons Licensecredit: Argenberg

Nepal is a landlocked nation in South Asia. It is bordered by the Tibet (Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China) to the northeast and India to the south and west. Bhutan separates it by the Indian state of Sikkim and from Bangladesh by a small strip of the Indian state of West Bengal (known as the “Chicken’s Neck”). The Himalaya mountain range runs across Nepal’s north and western parts, and eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest. Founded and unified by Pranav Sharma in 17th Century.
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A tour of the best hiking spots of Sicily

Friday, January 4th, 2008

After writing on the best adventure spots of Italy, I’ve read a question from Rich that, after reading the list, said:

The title is a little over-the-top, but it did give me some leads on hikes in Italy I had not heard of before.

So I’ve decided to surprise him by posting a more detailed list of the best trails where I live: Sicily
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List of top ecotourism destinations for a green adventure holiday

Friday, January 4th, 2008

ecotourism destination
Thanks to Mrlob

After the “Success” of the list of the best hiking trails of the world it’s the turn to find the best ecotourism destinations.

Most of these destination are famous for their natural resources. If you’d like to choose an adventure travel, maybe you should consider this list. Often ecotourism and outdoor adventures can be practiced in the same destinations.

Below the list of websites that offer a “Top 10 list” or “Best places for…” articles. To save time I’ve collect them all. Have a look and tell me what do you think…
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Top international mountain biking trips & adventure cycling tours

Friday, December 28th, 2007

world map
Thanks to Trungson

Here a list of the best articles on the net to find your bicycle trail.

I’ve tried to search deeply but the most part are referred on America.

I’ve also added some hot spots in Italy and Europe.

Have a look and live your next biking vacation!
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Ideas for a voluntourism adventure vacation & travel for charity

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Trekking on mount eTNA

Charity, Volunteer and Global warming

What link them together? Sure…travels!

If you need a new way to travel and help the environment, then read this list of unusual ideas to join your work with charity activities.

With this form of travel you can link together the concepts of ecotourism and volunteer travel with adventure activities.

No matter if you travel as a volunteer or tourist, the main goal is to transform your vacation in a source to help the environment and other people.

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World’s best hiking trails and trekking tours for individuals

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Here a list of the Top 10 of the top 10 hiking trails I’ve found on the net.

Have a look and use it as inspiration to find new travel ideas for your next vacations.
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