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Haunted Mountains - Trekking With a Thrill
Vengeful Gods, demons, evil spirits, ghosts of ancestors and mischievous jinns choose to dwell on top of foggy hills and barely accessible mountains. At least that’s what folktales proclaim. Whatever the truth is, some of these places do look creepy and happen to take lives of those who approachthem without due respect. Read more »
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Pedestrian Bridges You’ll Be Scared to Cross
There’s a recognized anxiety disorder brought about by the abnormal and persistent fear of crossing bridges – gephyrophobia. But when a row of rotting wooden planks, held aloft by frayed ropes and rusty wires, stretches out in front of you, even the sanest may take a step back. From sky-high concrete walkways to rickety rope bridges, have a look at some of the scariest foot crossings around the world. Read more »
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Scared of heights? Stay away from these places!
One man’s thrill is another man’s horror, especially when it comes to movie tastes … and heights. While some specifically put “the highest”, “the tallest” and “the most exposed” on their travel radars, others can’t even think of an ascent without vertigo and nausea. If you don’t have a head for heights, stay away from these 11 stomach churners. Read more »
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The Fastest Roller Coasters In The World
Here’s 10 of the most hair-raising roller coasters on the planet. Enjoy your ride! Read more »
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World's Craziest Drivers
Everybody has their stupid moments behind the wheel but some drivers do stuff that simply goes beyond imagination. And it's not only about speed. They will honk impatiently, start up fights, ignore lights and pedestrians, sway out of lain, tailgate or play chicken with donkey carts. Of course, crazy drivers are part of the fun of traveling. Just make sure you've got proper life insurance when you go to the following cities. Read more »
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World's Most Amazing Caves and Grottos
Used for shelter or as religious sites by ancient people, today caves surprise us with exceptional beauty and absolutely unique features. From glacier caves formed by ice and water, to limestone formations of thousand of shapes and sizes, the world's caverns are truly amazing microcosms. Read more »
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The Roof of the World
You don't need to climb Mt. Everest to reach some of the highest points on earth. There are some more accessible locations bearing the name of the highest ... though in their own hight category. Read more »
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Space Tourism At Your Fingertips
Have you ever dreamt of experiencing zero gravity or gazing at the Earth from its orbit? Apparently, space journeys are becoming reality, and although few can really afford them now, jumping on board of a spacecraft is to be available for average tourists, just like you and me, in not so distant future. So if you've already traveled the world far and wide, your next trip could only be one into the outer space. Read more »
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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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