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Most Extreme Hiking Trails from Around the Globe
If you are an adrenaline addict and adventure lover, plus you can boast excellent psychical condition and strong nerves, you should try one of these mountain routes. Called iron ways or via ferratas, these paths will provide you with a bunch of challenges and thrills. Not for acrophobes! Read more »
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Top Ten Backpacking Countries for 2010
It goes without saying that backpacking is one of the most incredible, challenging and rewarding forms of traveling. Freedom, the scent of adventure, the sense of achievement - it all comes in a package, or, actually, a backpack. Whether you follow typical tourist routes or choose to stay off the beaten track, backpacking is a life changing experience for every independent traveler. Have a look at our selection of the best backpacking destinations for 2010 and choose your option for the days to come. Read more »
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10 Best Wildlife Watching Places
Observing wildlife in its natural environment is an amazing feeling. Since most of us live far from nature, seeing wild animals becomes more and more rare, and hence a special and unforgettable experience. See the world's best locations for coming face to face with incredible wildlife, be it the polar bears living in the cold North, funky orangutans of Borneo, or nimble cheetahs in Africa. Read more »
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World's Most Extreme Deserts
Around one third of the Earth's land is covered with deserts, the arid areas of no rain and no vegetation. The most extreme non-polar deserts are some record-breaking destinations that feature the driest, hottest or saltiest places on our planet’s surface. Read more »
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The Remotest Places For the Lonest Of Wolves
Isolated, lonely, remote and hard to get to- such destinations have always tempted travelers with their beauty, magic and inaccessibility. Infinite steppes of Siberia or eternal glaciers of Greenland, though majestic looking, become less seductive when you picture living there permanently. Read more »
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Crash diet a.k.a. fell running
I mean, how else can you name running uphill till you spit your lungs out and then racing downhill... Read more »
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Over 50°C i.e. the hottest places on Earth.
In search for the perfect holiday spot with endless summer, shining sun and hot weather, be cautious not to pick up the hottest place on Earth. The extremely high temperatures may turn your paradise into the hell. Literally. Read more »
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Close encounter with whales
Inspired by "whales in the sky" post I dived into youtube streams to see how close the whales can approach people. Wow, I didn’t know that these huge mammals can come so close. Read more »
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Surfing Europe
Surfing in Europe for those who have never tried it before is like discovering an old continent all over again. We all know Europe for it great culture, fascinating cities, historic monuments but when we think about catching the waves Hawaii or Australian Gold Coast cross our minds. But the true is that Europe can rival any other world’s surf destination. The enormous variety of breaks, endless kilometers of sandy beaches and great surf culture make Europe the paradise for wave lovers. Read more »
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