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Chile to Mendoza, Argentina
As we descended the terracota cliffs from the Pan-American highway into the beach resort of Iquique at sunset, the skyline carved a silhouette... read more > |
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Golden Eagle Festival 2009
Turan-Asia operates tour round Central Asia. It is one of the leading companies in Tourism in Kazakhstan We have 15 years of experience operating tours... read more > |
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Adventures on the Dalmatian Coast
Cetina River Canyoning is your gateway to adventure on the Dalmatian Coast! Experience the adrenaline rush of rappelling down the limestone cliffs... read more > |
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Mt Kilimanjaro Charity Challenge
The director of Charity Challenge, Jeremy Gane, leads the Red Nose Day climbers to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro! A 60-year-old Devon man is celebrating... read more > |
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Important Religious sites in Nepal
This is the site of Nepal's most revered Hindu pilgrimage temple complex. It is a wonderful mixture of temples, burning ghats, ritual bathers... read more > |
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Volunteering in Africa
You wake up in the morning to the sound of the cockerels and the village slowly stirring while the sun is still below the horizon and then you watch the sun creep... read more > |
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Paddle Round The Pier
Paddle Round The Pier is back, with Adventure Sports Holidays teaming up with Extreme Element to take part in this years event... read more > |
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Cabarete, a 100% Watersport Destination!
Known as the Mecca for Kitesurfing, Cabarete offers great opportunities for water sports. Year by year many enthusiastic kiters from all over the world... read more > |
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Potosi to Uyuni, Bolivia.
Once the 3rd richest city in the world and Latin America's boomtown, the Cerro Rico mountain that looms over the city has now been ransacked... read more > |
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The Amazon Rainforest
We had heard the woeful tales of travellers taking the bus to Rurrenabaque so we were prepared for 14 hours of gravel hell.... read more > |
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La Paz & Bolivia via the Death Road
Your first glimpse of La Paz - the highest capital city in the world at 3900m - shocks; it seems as though it is clinging on to the side of a valley for dear life.... read more > |
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Trekking the Langtang Trail
Langtang is a region in Nepal to the north of Kathmandu, which borders Tibet. It is actually protected as Langtang National Park and there a number of... read more > |
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Everest Region Guide
For millennia, the imposing face of the largest mountain on earth has looked down into the valleys of Nepal and the surrounding Himalayas.... read more > |
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Zip Lining in Thailand
Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is nestled in the heart of one of Thailand's best natural settings. On one side it is bordered by the 30,000 hectare... read more > |
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Travels in Costa Rica
'Rich coast' by definition and certainly by nature, entering Costa Rica from Nicaragua it was immediately obvious there was more dinero in this country... read more > |
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Volunteering in Uganda
For at least 12 months I will be descending on the poor people of Uganda. For as long as I can remember I’ve had the dream of going to Africa...read more > |
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Oaxaca to the Pacific Coast
Some of the main attractions here are the huge markets, some older and more local and some more touristy. I was a bit bemused by some of it...read more > |
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Top 10 Things to Do in the Caribbean
You may think the Caribbean is just a place to soak up sun and sand. You wouldn't be wrong about boasting its merits as a sun-filled, sand-surrounded...read more > |
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Mongol Rally
Ed and a couple of friends have entered this summer's Mongol Rally under the team name Don't Panic...read more > |
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Mountain Biking Adventure for charity
"Nothing is impossible!" These are the inspirational words of Jamie Andrew, quadruple amputee and co-founder of 500 miles...read more > |
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A Bulgarian experience: snowboarding and skiing in Borovets
Being quite new to the winter sports experience I look for a mixture of a good resort, good support from instructors and an interesting place to visit...read more > |
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Bulgaria is Summer Hotspot for 2009
Bulgaria has for many, remained an unknown quantity for many years. But emerging triumphant from behind the Iron Curtain...read more > |
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Kung Fu and Culture
China is one of the last great countries of mystery to many people in the Western world. With its famous closed door policy until the 1980's...read more > |
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Adventure in Cusco, Peru
We've come to realise that how much you enjoy somewhere travelling depends on how high your expectations are. In Lima's case...read more > |
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Val d'Isere - A firm favourite for France ski holidays
France is still the favourite destination for people from the UK looking to hit the slopes, thanks to its close proximity, snow-sure high altitude resorts and miles ...read more > |
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Nepal Food and Drinks
Nepalese Food is essentially similar to Indian food, with a big accent on a rice and dal diet. Dal bhat is the Nepalese take on this Indian staple...read more > |
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Family-friendly windsurfing in Greece
So you've got tots and you're scratching your head as to how you're going to entertain them on holiday, while still getting your Vulcan's and Duck...read more > |
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Ardeche Canoeing Short Breaks
It’s amazing how little distance you have to cover to find yourself in a completely different world. Dubbed ‘The Grand Canyon of Europe’...read more > |
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Snowboarding & Skiing in Alpe d'Heuz
After years of snowboarding & skiing in Crans Montana, Verbier and some holidays in Azoriaz, Chamonix and Courmayeur it was now time to try...read more > |
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A visit to Patagonia
A visit to Patagonia, the Mageallanic region, is a must-do while traveling in Chile, specifically the Torres del Paine National park and its surrounding areas...read more > |
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A Very Different Patagonia
For the amateur equine-lover, a horseback trip through Chilean Patagonia may seem daunting, but given the right group of guides, it can be an experience of a lifetime...read more > |
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Visit Slovenia
Slovenia is a special country located in southern central Europe bordering Italy to the west, Croatia to the south, Hungary to the east, Austria... read more > |
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Diving Sharm El Sheikh
For diving sharm el sheikh is the richest most effervescent destination in Africa, offering both luxuries of the modern world whilst seamlessly mixing ... read more > |
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Walking in Slovenia's Julian Alps & Soca River Valley
In a tiny Slovenian hamlet tranquillity reigns and village life is still dominated by the seasonal routines – driving the sheep up to high pastures when the snows... read more > |
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Learn to Scuba Dive Abroad
Have you thought about learning to scuba dive, but just were not sure? Now is your chance. There's no time like the present. There are dive schools abroad... read more > |
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Family Diving Holiday
Around a hundred miles from the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is one of the most popular islands for European holidaymakers... read more > |
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Scuba holidays in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam, situated in the south-east of Egypt is the perfect destination of where to spend your Scuba holidays.... read more > |
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Dahab Diving
Dahab is located 100km south of Sharm el Sheikh, revered as one of the best diving destinations in the Red Sea for both novice and experienced ... read more > |
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Surfing in Lanzarote
Surfing, and just being, in the Canary Islands one cannot help but wonder if one's not in the Hawaiian Islands In fact, these two groups of off-shore islands... read more > |
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Abu Soma, the freerider's dream
Have you been trying to nail a trick in Britain's murky waters for ages but not been getting anywhere? Are you just starting out.... read more > |
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A World Apart in the Ecuadorian Rainforest
The Amazon, an immense array of untouched animal life, virgin rainforest and pristine beaches and waterfalls, is still a separate world steeped in mystery.... read more > |
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Kiteboarding in Barra do Cunhau
Here, you get it all in one. A beautiful scenery with wide beaches in a tranquil atmosphere. There is a huge lagoon which opens to the sea, it's perfect for learners.... read more > |
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Annapurna Region Guide
Situated almost exactly in the centre of Nepal, the Annapurna region borders Tibet and is home to some of the most beautiful and rewarding treks... read more > |
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A traveller's guide to Fiji
Fiji has fast become a rudimental stop off point for most travellers holding a round-the-world ticket, yet for most people who book Fiji as a destination... read more > |
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A day in the life of....
After almost four months of no rain, the weather map was starting to look sinister as a large front seemed to be heading for the Alpes-Maritimes..... read more > |
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Rock climbing Railay Bay style
When you think of the idyllic islands of South Thailand, rock climbing is probably not the first adventure activity that springs to mind..... read more > |
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California Dreamin
When I first arrived in California the immigration officer greeted me with the traditional "Welcome to California" I had no idea of what to expect.... read more > |
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Surf Travel to South Africa
Arriving in Cape Town is over whelming, the first thing you notice is the warmth and friendly attitude to you the surfer... read more > |
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Hawaiian Juice
Hiking through Hawaii’s lush rainforests... Lounging on a secluded beach... Cruising down a volcano on a mountain bike at top speed.... read more > |
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Pioneer Expeditions
Pioneer Expeditions, based in East Chaldon, Dorset, organised the Cotahuasi Expedition in Peru for the current Extreme Dreams series.... read more > |
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Adventure Holidays in Brazil
Everyone knows that Brazil is an exotic destination, with palm-fringed beaches and an exuberant, sensual environment... read more > |
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Worlds Best Wreck Dives
Wreck diving is becoming more popular among the Scuba Diving community as divers are increasingly looking for more than just a dip in the water... read more > |
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British Olympic Sailing
Britain’s Cyclists recently won the prestigious BBC ‘Team of the Year’ award after their record medal haul at the Beijing Olympics... read more > |
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Coping with altitude in Nepal
Overwhelmed with medical advice and horror stories, trekkers can easily develop altitude paranoia. The fact is that just about everyone who treks ... read more > |
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What makes the perfect tennis player?
The debate over the greatest tennis player of all time has raged on for many years with Sampras, Borg and Federer among most peoples favourites ... read more > |
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Travel Insurance Direct
Once your adventure sports holiday is booked it's easy to get caught up in the planning and excitement and forget about important... read more > |
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Top 10 Wakeboarding Tricks
Although a relatively new sport, wakeboarding has quickly developed a reputation for being one of the most inventive and exciting of all watersports... read more > |
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Snowboarding in Les Arcs
Since I first caught the snowboard bug in 2002 I have had a Snowboarding holiday every year, and even managed to squeeze in a season in Whistler between jobs..read more > |
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Go Beyond your limits and create a change in Africa
Through its Events partner, Go Beyond, Teach Africa is delighted to announce an exciting event for our 2009 calendar....read more > |
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Ski and Board the Dachstein in Austria
Dachstein West is a little known area on the far eastern edge of the Alps. Yet it offers a lift-pass that includes 6 distinct ski areas, the largest of which is....read more >
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Nepal Rafting Guide by Nepal Uncovered
Although not as popular as trekking, Nepal’s many rivers running down from their sources high amongst the Himalayas, make rafting in ...read more > |
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An introduction to Nepal by Nepal Uncovered
Nepal has long held a fascination for outsiders wishing to visit. Throughout the years the country has acted as an important trading post between ......read more > |
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An introduction to Kathmandu by Nepal Uncovered
Nestled in the Kathmandu Valley, but still at an altitude of at 1,200 metres, Kathmandu has a reputation for being one of the most interesting and friendly......read more > |
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Summer Holiday Patagonia by Bus
For several seasons photographer Thomas "Creager" Stockli would have preferred spending his summer cruising around South America with some of his best friends, rather than sharing the last snow ....read more > |
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Snowboarding Summer Camps
For most serious UK snowboarders, a week or so at a summer camp is all part of the routine. And as summer holidays go, it’s pretty difficult to beat. With the sun usually turning the snow to mush by midday...read more > |
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Snowboarding in the Tropics -Whitelines Snowboard Mag
Brazil is a dream destination : girls, waves, beaches, sun, girls, football, carnival, girls… For surfers it’s up there with places like Tahiti or Costa Rica, but it’s not exactly a snowboarding hotspot.....read more > |
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Becoming a Snowboarding Instructor in 3 weeks
It seems appropriate to start this tale with my daily grind. Today is Monday 21st January 2008. It is day 1 of the 235 I’m likely to work this year, and possibly the most depressing. I walked into Guildford . .....read more > |
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Dirty Secret courtesy of Whitelines Snowboard Magazine
When people talk about snowboarding’s ‘sister sports’, they typically refer to surfing and skateboarding. After all much of snowboarding’s culture .....read more > |
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Off the Beaten Track. - A biking adventure in East Africa
Someone once said “its not the things in life you do that you come to regret but the things you don’t do” So when the opportunity to visit Africa and in particular East Africa by bicycle came along I jumped on ..... read more > |
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Oasis Overland - Overland Travel
If you’ve heard about overlanding but aren’t quite sure what it’s all about, then read on...
Overland travel is all about the journey and what you see and experience ..... read more > |
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Dream Kite 2008 - Brazil
The Brazilian Kite Championship Visits Barra do Cunhaú
From the 29th to 31st of August the Brazilian Kite Championship “Dreamkite 2008” visits Barra do Cunhaú. A host of Pro Riders and .....read more > |
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Adventure Activities - France
France may not be the first thing that comes to mind if you're an adventure traveler. But don't overlook all that this incredible country has to offer you. Year round this area of the world provides ..... read more > |
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Adventure Activities Madagascar
Madagascar is a land like no other. An island roughly the size of Texas or France, Madagascar is home to more than 250,000 species of which 70% are found nowhere else on the....... read more> |
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Everest
Mt Everest has an undeniable ability to seduce Explorers, Travellers and Climbers alike. With its breathtaking views and fascinating Sherpa people there is something for everyone to guarantee the experience of.....read more > |
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Borneo Jungle Adventure
Home of one of the worlds oldest and largely unspoilt rainforests, you can’t fail to see the attraction of Borneo. There are over 15,000 species of flowering plants with 3,000 species of trees, 221 species of .....read more > |
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The Atlas Mountains
Home of one of the worlds oldest and largely unspoilt rainforests, you can’t fail to see the attraction of Borneo. There are over 15,000 species of flowering plants with 3,000 species of trees, 221 species of .....read more > |
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Masai Mara
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is Kenya’s finest wildlife. Your first sight of this incredible natural wonderland is breathtaking; the landscape rolls away in endless savannah, ensuring that the abundant .....read more > |
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Dog Sledding
There is something very special about travelling by dogsled. Once they start running the dogs need little care, their innate drive to pull a sled clearly evident, leaving the 'musher' free to .....read more >
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Galapagos Islands
Surrounded by Volcano summits, tortured lava flows, remote mangroves, pirate hideouts, cliffs and coasts, inland lagoons and dramatic rock towers. Superbly remote yet surprisingly easy to .....read more > |
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The Inca Trail
The Inca trail is a mountainous jungle trek which leads to Machu Picchu. Lying nestled on a hilltop 7,000 feet above sea level on the Andean mountain range above the Urubamba River Valley, Machu Picchu .....read more > |
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Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is known as the Jewel of the Kalahari and when you see it you will understand why. It is an unexpectedly tranquil and isolated oasis in the middle of the harsh, arid Kalahari Desert......read more > |
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Petra and Wadi Rum
Hidden in the depths of Jordan, lies the ancient city of Petra. Located in the Wadi Musa Canyon also home to the Wadi Rum, Jordan’s answer to the Grand Canyon and undoubtedly the most breathtaking of .....read more > |
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Kilimanjaro
Mt Kilimanjaro rises imposingly from the rolling plains of East Africa over three vertical miles below. The highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro .....read more > |
