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Visiting Canyons: The Beautiful 4 Which Everyone Must Visit At least Once
Gorges make for some of the most beautiful natural sceneries in the world and today, we are going to take a look at four of the most gorgeous canyons in the world that everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime. Kings Canyon, Australia The Northern Territory of Australia sees thousands of visitors each year just because of the Kings Canyon, as everyone wants to get a look at the magnificent, orange cliffs, contrasted perfectly by the green forested areas in the Garden of Eden. On...
12 unforgettable trips every adventurer must take
If you are looking for your next big trip that offers breathtaking views and incredible activities, here are 12 unforgettable trips every adventurer must take.
How to be an influential travel blogger
When you are a blogger, your aim is to engage with your audience and offer them something that they will find interesting and informative. It means you need to know the subject you are blogging about inside and out, and you need to give them an angle on the topic which they can’t get anywhere else. As a travel blogger, this can be a difficult task, as you are, at some point, going to be writing about the same places as other bloggers have explored before. There are, however, some things you can...
5 best places for quail hunting in the U.S.
If you are interested in quail hunting, it is important that you take the time to look into some of the absolute best places to go in the U.S. Quail hunting can be a lot of fun, but you need to know where to go. Some places have larger populations of these birds than others, so it’s therefore a good idea to do some research before planning your next hunting trip. 1. Alabama There are many places in Alabama that offer excellent quail hunting opportunities. Quail season is between November 7 and...
How to plan your USA road trip
Whether you are American, Canadian, European or from somewhere further afield, one vacation that has captured the imagination for years is that of the USA road trip. From route 66 to going coast-to-coast, the US is such a diverse country that it has something for everyone. From cities filled with skyscrapers to the wild west to snow topped mountain ranges to golden beaches, you are never more than a day’s drive from something completely different from where you have just come from. Putting...
How to prepare for a holiday in the wilderness
If you are on the lookout for an alternative vacation experience, you should seriously consider enjoying a holiday in the wilderness. Although this is a fantastic opportunity for you to surround yourself with all of life’s simple pleasures, the preparation process won’t be so straightforward. In order to sit back and relax on your holiday, you will need to put in plenty of hard work beforehand. If you are wondering where to start, you should pay close attention to the following nine steps. They...
Adventurous days out for you and your family
Summer is on the approach, so plan how you’re going to keep yourself and your family busy over the coming months. Your kids want to spend their vacation and weekends off getting involved in something fun, so book tickets to do something with them and enjoy days out as a family. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then you’ll need to turn your attention to finding action-packed days out that are adventurous fun with a little thrill added into the mix. Adventurous days out are fun for all the...
Adventure vacations for the whole family
Some families prefer mountain biking to relaxing on the beach, and they like hiking much more than lounging by a pool. If this sounds like your family, then you might be looking for a more adventurous vacation to take them all on this summer. Something that truly gets the adrenalin pumping and that will appeal to every family member isn’t always easy to find, but there are options, and here are some to consider. You’ll want to check out reviews at Globo Surf as you get ready to head for...
PATA creates new boundaries of adventure tourism in Luoyang
BANGKOK, April 10, 2017 – The PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2017 (ATCM 2017) in conjunction with the Luoyang Adventure Tourism and Equipment Expo ended on Monday, April 4, 2017 in Luoyang, Henan province, China with over 500 delegates from 36 countries in attendance for the three-day niche event. The event, which brought together pioneers, thought leaders and change-drivers that are shaping the emerging landscape of the adventure travel industry, was organised by the Pacific Asia...
TIGERS Myrtle Beach Season Opens With A Roar
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., April 4, 2017 — TIGERS Myrtle Beach Safari welcomed March in like a liger, with the grand opening of its 34th season March 4, 2017. Founded in 1983 by wildlife conservation expert Doc Antle, TIGERS (The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species) is a wildlife education organization that promotes global conservation through its interactive Myrtle Beach Safari Wild Encounters Tour and Preservation Station. TIGERS has been a hidden treasure in Myrtle Beach, but...
Old Port of Montreal: Ride the highest observation wheel in Canada
Starting this June, Montrealers and visitors to the city can soar to a unique vantage point between the city and the river on Montreal’s Observation Wheel. Designed especially for our city, this new attraction, already under construction on Île Bonsecours in the Old Port, will generate significant tourism and economic benefits for the metropolitan region. Take a spin through the details • La Grande Roue de Montréal: the private company that designed and will operate this new major...
Exploring unusual places in Brussels at “Iris Day in the districts”
Iris Day, which on this coming 6 and 7 May celebrates the 28th anniversary of the BrusselsCapital Region, will offer many free activities for young and old. Among them, the ” Iris Day in the Districts ” will provide an intimate insight into the representative parts of certain districts. This year the event, which will take place on Saturday 6 May, will showcase Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles and Forest. Since last year and over the three years to come, the event will...
Spending a few days in the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania
Three years after successful crushing of the Maji Maji uprising in 1907 between the locals and German forces in the then Deutche Ost Africa, now Tanzania, and Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, gave his wife a wedding anniversary present. Undoubtedly, the present wildlife park which the German leader gave his wife is one of the biggest of its kind in the annals of romance. It is the world’s biggest wildlife park, the Selous Game Reserve. It is no wonder that the game reserve is still well known to...
Wile E. Coyote avenged? Coyote catches, eats roadrunner in front of Arizona diner customers
The customers at Lucia Diner in Cameron, Arizona say an old coyote stalked, captured and ate a roadrunner near a roadside eatery off of Highway 89. The coyote is a common sight around Northern Arizona. The bird was believed to be a greater roadrunner one of the many desert animals this inhabit the rough and remote portion of Arizona, about 35 miles southeast of the Grand Canyon. “I’ve seen this skinny coyote around before but never seen him eat,” said bystander Phil “Boss” Barrow. Witness...
Hong Kong’s first sightseeing restaurant bus launched
Crystal Bus is Hong Kong’s first-ever sightseeing restaurant bus to drive through the city. Paired with stylish interiors decorated with crystals, high quality sound systems, and special facilities, guests can admire the beautiful views of the city while enjoying delicacies from local Michelin starred restaurants. Crystal Bus Holding Limited held the “Crystal Bus Debut Launch” on 14th March 2017 with the attendance of press, councillors, commercial elites, and partners from...
World’s oldest Vespa is up for auction
Fans of Italian scooter brand Vespa will be delighted to hear that the world’s oldest Vespa is currently up for auction at Catawiki, a premier online auction site. Catawiki’s experts say the scooter, with chassis number 1003, is the third Vespa ever made by Piaggio, the Italian manufacturer. The Vespa is from Piaggio’s “0 series,” which was comprised of 60 prototype scooters; the first two prototypes are longer in existence. “Over the years, Vespa has become...
Most popular destinations for first-time travel revealed
Everyone remembers the first time they traveled and the adventures they had. Whether it’s your first adventure or you’re visiting an exciting destination for the first time, trying and exploring someplace new is always exciting. Booking.com has conducted global research which reveals the ten most popular destinations that people travel to for their first time. Over 15,000 travelers were polled from markets all over the world, but it’s Europe that has come out on top –...
$105K burning hole in your pocket? How about Titanic wreck dive tour?
British luxury travel company Blue Marble Private has started selling expensive tickets to the wreck site of the legendary Titanic. The first ‘Dive the Titanic’ trip is scheduled for May 2018 at the cost of about $105,000 per person. Adjusted for inflation, the figure is equal to the price of an original Titanic first class ticket. The eight-day tour will start with a helicopter ride from the city of St. John’s in Newfoundland, Canada to a yacht anchored near the Titanic’s resting...
Positive impact travel on the rise
As responsible tourism grows, with large international organisations like the UN declaring 2017 the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and the Adventure Trade Travel Association pinpointing transformative travel as the largest motivating factor for adventure travel, the customer maybe still left confused as to what trips do have a positive impact. With this new dedicated platform, Earth Changers offers the where, who and why to engage, educate and enable the booking of outstanding...
Architectural wonders of Rajasthan, India
India, a home to so many alluring and magnetizing tourism destinations, is the country of many exciting and fascinating touristic spots, rich heritage, cultural spots, religious centers and naturally blessed destinations for holidays and tours. For those tourists who are interested in discovering the true beauty of India, heritage and cultural tours, the beautiful country has a lot more to see and to add in your treasure of knowledge. With so many fascinating and tempting destinations, India...
Water is Life for Elephants in scorched Tsavo National Park
Patrick Kilonzo, a man few outside his family and workplace may ever heard of until very recently, has shot to instant global conservation fame, when, deeply troubled by the plight of the elephants of Tsavo decided to bring water to them, and other animals on a regular basis. Over the past few months has Patrick raised nearly 130.000 US Dollars which was spent in amounts of 250 US Dollars each for water truck trips into the park, where water is released into dried up waterholes. Patrick and...
Dinosaurs Are Coming To Stone Mountain Park
After a 65 to 230 million year hiatus, Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’s most visited attraction, today announced plans to debut its latest addition, Dinosaur Explore, set to open March 30 and run throughout the 2017 season. “Most of our guests are probably too young to remember the last time dinosaurs inhabited Stone Mountain Park,” said Michael Dombrowski, general manager of Stone Mountain Park. “Our newest attraction brings the wonder and excitement of these prehistoric...
Wildlife census to establish real numbers in key transboundary game area
The Kenya Wildlife Service, in cooperation with their counterparts in Tanzania, TANAPA, will early next week commence an aerial game census in the key elephant areas of Tsavo, the Taita Hills and across the border in Tanzania the Mkomazi National Park. The operation will last for 12 days until the 24th of February and allow to put past census results in context with the new data expected from this count. The area covered measures nearly 49.000 square kilometres, a massive undertaking by any...
Final week of Sydney’s Summer cultural hit, Sydney Festival
Sydney’s premiere Summer cultural event, Sydney Festival has entertained thousands of local and visiting audiences over the past fortnight with its huge program of events that celebrate circus, theatre, dance, music, visual arts, opera and more. Whether swimming in a 60-metre wide ocean of 1.1 million recycled translucent balls at The Beach; inhaling the smell of a city at Scent of Sydney; or seeing a world premiere performance from Sydney Dance Company in Nude Live where dancers respond to...
Theme park guests in China expect VR experiences in next three years
Virtual or augmented reality and robots all expected by thrill-seekers in China, research shows 70% of visitors to theme parks in China expect virtual reality experiences and guides at resorts within three years. Just under half (49%) expect to enjoy augmented reality games or be personally assisted by robots, a survey by Omnico has found. The findings feature in the first Omnico Chinese Theme Park Barometer exploring the expectations of 670 guests at Chinese theme parks. “These results...
Famed oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau to join Crystal sailings
Aboard three luxury Crystal voyages throughout the wildlife rich waters of the world, one of the foremost living oceanographic experts will share tales from his lifetime of underwater exploration. Jean-Michel Cousteau – first son of ocean pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – will join two luxury voyages aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity this spring and fall, as well as an expedition sailing on the boutique yacht, Crystal Esprit. While on board, Cousteau will enlighten guests with expertise...
Sumaq Hotel channeling spiritual and mystical significance of Machu Picchu
In keeping with its recent major renovation stressing historic Peruvian and Andean themes, in conjunction with its 10-year anniversary in 2017, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel has created an evocative new video that immerses viewers in the spiritual and mystical legacy of the legendary Inca citadel. Furthering this concept of cultural authenticity in hospitality, the hotel was also rebranded with a new slogan that informs the video: Feel the Andean wisdom from within. “Ten years ago, Sumaq became the...
Seychelles shines at the annual International dive show 2017 in Paris
The international dive show held every year in Paris is a very successful and inevitable rendez-vous for the professional divers and amateurs. Likewise, it is a great opportunity for the Seychelles Islands to showcase its exceptional underwater environment with the mix of granite and coral islands, its extraordinary wealth of marine life and the wide variety of dive sites, many of which are marine parks. This year for the 19th edition, The Seychelles Tourism Board in collaboration with the...
Couples-only, clothing-optional adventure: Desire sets sail from Barcelona to Rome
Original Group, the leading expert of adult hospitality, has just announced Desire’s second itinerary aboard one of the top luxury cruise lines. The charter operation will set sail along the Mediterranean Sea in April 2018, departing from Barcelona and culminating in Rome. The luxury ship’s itinerary is a heart-racing romp through four sensational countries. The adventure begins in Barcelona and takes Desire’s guests to spectacular ports of call – Sete and Marseilles in...