Cave Diving is the practice of diving in underwater caves, which requires special equipment and techniques. Cavern diving is a unique experience which gives you a taste of Cave diving while remaining safely close to the entrance and open water at all times.Cave diving is an extreme sport in which a diver visits water-filled caves….
Month: August 2016
Saidpur Temple – Islamabad, Pakistan
Saidpur Village situated on the slopes of Margalla Hills in Islamabad is one of the oldest villages of Pakistan. More than five hundred years old Saidpur Village is known for its heritage, history and folklore. These days the village is serving as one of the favorite picnic place in Islamabad for both local and foreign…
Hinglaj Mata – Hindu Temple located in the remote, hilly area of Lyari Tehsil in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
Hinglaj Mata, also known as Hinglaj Devi, Hingula Devi and Nani Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Hinglaj, a town on the Makran coast in the Lasbela district of Balochistan, Pakistan, and is the middle of the Hingol National Park. It is one of the Shakti Peethas of the goddess Sati.
Throne of Wisdom – Sharada Peeth, Archaeological site in Sharda, Azad Kashmir.
नमस्ते शारदे देवि काश्मीरपुर-वासिनि ।
त्वामहं प्रार्थये नित्यं विद्यादानं च देहि मे ॥१॥
Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 Aug 21
The first total solar eclipse since 1979 will cross the continental United States on August 21, 2017, when the shadow of the Moon sweeps across the Earth, travelling from the North Pacific, south of the Aleutian Islands, to the Eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands in a little over three hours. An eclipse of…
Hume Johnson | Six ways to honour Bolt
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India 7th wealthiest country in the world, ahead of Australia, Canada: Report
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The Bhagavad Gita – World’s greatest religious and spiritual scriptures from India.
न हि कश्चित्क्षणमपि जातु तिष्ठत्यकर्मकृत् । कार्यते ह्यवशः कर्म सर्वः प्रकृतिजैर्गुणैः॥3.5॥
भावार्थ :
निःसंदेह कोई भी मनुष्य किसी भी काल में क्षणमात्र भी बिना कर्म किए नहीं रहता क्योंकि सारा मनुष्य समुदाय प्रकृति जनित गुणों द्वारा परवश हुआ कर्म करने के लिए बाध्य किया जाता है ।
The Kruger National Park.
The Kruger National Park is the second-largest game reserve in Africa and the largest in South Africa. We make many Kruger National Park reservations each year for this, the flagship of South African National Parks. Spanning 360km, North to South, and 65km from East to West, the scenic beauty of Limpopo is situated to the…
Moab | City in Utah
Moab looks like an outpost surrounded by a sea of buckled, twisted and worn sandstone sculpted by millennia of sun, wind and rain. Driving by car from the north or east, winding canyon walls hide Moab from view until you reach the edge of town, making it feel more like you’ve discovered Moab than merely…
Lets Trip to Horseshoe Bend Arizona
It is about a 3/4 mile walk out to the edge overlooking Horseshoe Bend. At Horseshoe Bend, as you stand on the edge of the canyon you can see the river and take incredible photo’s. This place has become highly memorable and many people seek it out when they are in the Grand Canyon area….
Halong Bay Vietnam | The most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam.
Halong Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders, and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach. Ha Long Bay is located in Quáng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay…
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi
This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world’s largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in…
Golden Gate Bridge | A world famous landmark.
The dimensions of the bridge defied all imagination. The total length of the bridge is 8,981ft or 2,737 m. The main span between the two enormous towers is 4,200 ft or 1,280 meters long, making the Golden Gate Bridge the world’s largest suspension bridge, Golden Gate Bridge seen from Baker Beach a record that would…
Notre Dame de Paris | 13th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo’s novel.
The site of the Notre dame is the cradle of Paris and has always been the religious center of the city. The Celts had their sacred ground here, the Romans built a temple to worship Jupiter. A Christian basilica was built in the sixth century and the last religious structure before the Notre-Dame construction started…
The Alhambra | a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
The history of the Alhambra is linked with the geographical place where it is located: Granada. On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with…
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The structure anchors the western end of the Mall, and is a must-see for every visitor to the nation’s capital. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1922, the building was dedicated, 57 years after Lincoln died. About 50,000 people attended the ceremonies, including hundreds…
Wat Pho | The Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and a must-do for any first-time visitor in Bangkok. It’s one of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered…
Chichen Itza | The most famous Mayan temple city.
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with…
تاج محل | Taj Mahal – A legend of eternal love of an Emperor for his favourite Queen.
تاج محل، سب سے زیادہ خوبصورت یادگاروں میں سے ایک، دنیا کی حیرت میں سے ایک ہے. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of…
Kyoto | The island of Honshu with thousands of classical Buddhist temples.
Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and spared from air raids during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today. Kyoto Prefecture…
Visit Amsterdam | Oldest city from 17th-century Golden Age.
Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world. From Amsterdam canals to world-famous Amsterdam museums and historical Amsterdam sights, it is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Canal cruises are a popular way to see the city from the perspective of its canals. Amsterdam is also a city…
Camden | A town in Knox County, Maine, United States.
The Camden area offers an experience for everyone, all year round. Our coastal Maine town and surrounding communities will warm your heart — it truly is the Maine coast as it was meant to be, but with added bonus of those Camden Hills, we are “where the mountains meet the sea”Because there are so many…
Trip to Indianapolis, Indiana | The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana.
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. It is located in the East North Central region of the Midwest, near the confluence of the White River and Fall Creek. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis features five floors of fun and interactive learning that…
Dicover Edinburgh | Travel to Capital of Scotland
The capital and cultural center of Scotland for over 500 years – occupies one of the most beautiful locations. Sometimes described as the “Athens of the North”, this famous festival city boasts Greek-style columns on Calton Hill, a wide choice of museums and art galleries, as well as a host of historical gems. Edinburgh actually…
Travel to the Sultanate of Oman | Get an overview of Omani art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.
Travel to the Sultanate of Oman especially to the city of Muscat for amazing Oman Adventure. It is this warm, peaceful culture that has created a society that consistently ranks Oman highly on the annual Global Peace Index, as well as being named the world’s 9th safest tourism destination by the World Economic Forum in…
The Pyrenees Travel Guide.
The Pyrenees is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain. From the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees mountain chain rises like an immense natural barrier between Spain and the rest of the continent. Its dominions extend along 450 kilometres of peaks reaching 3000 metres…
Travel to Northern Argentina.
This northwest region of Argentina is the equivalent of the southwest United States. The actual city of Salta is nicknamed “Salta la linda” (Salta the beautiful).The city boasts gorgeous colonial architecture which shines vibrantly both during the day and at night (click here for picture). They have a great group of museums in the city…
Holidays in Croatia’s Brač Island | The largest among the central Dalmatian islands.
Island Brac, the largest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands, the third largest among the Adriatic islands; area 394.57 sq km; population 13,824. It is separated from the mainland by the Brac Channel, from the island of Solta by the so-called Splitska Vrata (Split Gate) and from the Island of Hvar by the…
Visit California | Discover the North Coast.
when it comes to places in California that feel like one big outdoor playground, Ventura County, on the south end of the Central Coast, stands out as a sun- and wave-splashed surprise. Colombus’ voyages to the “New World” were just the beginning of the intermingling of peoples and cultures that formed our nation; this rich…
Travel to Botswana- A Trip to wild and dramatic land with its extraordinary scenery.
In Africa, Botswana is a wild and dramatic land characterized not only by its bountiful wildlife, but also by its extraordinary scenery.Every visitor to Botswana must be in possession of a passport that is valid until six months after the initial date of travel; however, no visas are required by citizens of EU countries, most…
Experience a home away from home at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.
Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast. Surrounded by turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. If you’re intent on carting off duty-free alcohol, cigarettes and chocolate, then this is the place to be. Still, nature lovers will…
Explore one of the oldest living cities of the world with Taj Tashi, Thimphu.
Taj Tashi, Thimphu is situated on, one of the oldest living cities of the world, the banks of the river Ganges, has hosted royalty since 1835. Taj Tashi Thimphu, Bhutan lives up to the Taj name in all the ways it should: the architecture is superb, the hospitality is unmatched, and the quality of the…
Discover the Al Hajar mountain range, one of Oman’s most spectacular regions- Alila Jabal Akhdar Resort.
Jabal Akhdar, meaning “The Green Mountain” in Arabic, is part of the Al Hajar mountain range, one of Oman’s most spectacular regions. Perched here 2,000 meters above sea level, Alila Jabal Akhdar overlooks a dramatic gorge, surrounded by awe-inspiring views of the Al Hajar Mountains. This Oman resort is the perfect base for exploring the…
Explore the Hospitality of Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem.
Enjoy gracious hospitality at Mamilla Hotel located in Jerusalem, Israel that meets the expectations of the most discerning guests. Mamilla Hotel – The Leading Hotels of the World features a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City. Mamilla Hotel is a Jerusalem hotel located in the heart of the City, with magnificent views of the…
Venice Simplon-Orient Express | A private luxury train service from London to Venice.
Orient Express is probably the most famous name associated with any train in history, The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient Express train is a work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon that is famous the world over. Romance, adventure and the mystery of the past are all intimately bound up in journeys that…
The Legend Love Story of Paris and Helen.
In Greek mythology, Paris was a handsome young prince who eloped with the most beautiful woman in the world and caused the Trojan War. The son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, Paris seemed destined for disaster from birth. Shortly before he was born, his mother dreamed that she gave birth to a…
Chandrakhani Pass – Adventurous Trekkers Paradise
The Chandrakhani Pass Trek is a perfect get away which will keep coming to your mind for a long time.The Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh and its surrounding mountains are nestled in two beautiful and mighty ranges – Pirpanjal and Dhauladhar. The journey covers the spectacles of Kullu valley, passing through a rich forest that…
Naxalite – Is it really fair to say Maoist “Extremely serious internal threat to India’s national security”.
‘The purpose of this Article is to provide a platform for exchange of views.Please Register with Blog to post a comment and avoid abuse and getting into personal arguments”. The term ‘Maoist’ has now become part of the Indian dictionary. A Naxal or Naxalites is a member of any of the Communist guerrilla groups in India,…
Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. Visit Atlantic Canada’s Bay of Fundy! Home to the highest tides in…
Honeymoon | The most beautiful and memorable event of life.
A honeymoon is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion. Today, honeymoons are often celebrated in destinations considered exotic and/or romantic.
The legends of the Japanese warrior – The Samurai
The legends of the Japanese warrior– referred to as the samurai, are renowned for accounts of military valor and political intrigue—epic conflicts between powerful lords, samurai vassals, and the imperial court—as well as accounts of profound self-sacrifice and loyalty. The term samurai is derived from the word saburau, or “one who serves.” The evolution of…
Ohh Really It’s Zim-Zim-babwe – Vist Zimbabwe for dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife.
Ohh Really It’s Zim Zim babwe – Vist Zimbabwe for dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife.
My wedding, Today we begin the rest of our life | Together forever as husband and wife.
My wedding, Today we begin the rest of our life | Together forever as husband and wife.
Travel to Tibet | Region in China
Tibet enchants tourists from China and abroad with its landscape, religious traditions, culture, and its unsolved mysteries. At any mention of this land, the images of snowy mountains, mirror-like lakes, Potala Palace and Buddhist disciples immediately come to mind. The history of Tibet can be traced back by about 4,000 years, during which the Buddhist…
Istanbul | A super Luxury destination
Istanbul is one of the greatest cities in the world, at the crosroads of civilizations. It has a long history and culture, with many museums and sites to explore. Istanbul has the third oldest subway in the world. It was built in 1875 after the ones in London and in New York in 1863 and…
Today in History | First electric traffic signal installed.
First electric traffic signal installed – Aug 05, 1914 Traffic lights, also known as traffic signals, traffic lamps, traffic semaphore, signal lights, stop lights, robots and traffic control signals,are signalling devices positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control flows of traffic. The world’s first electric traffic signal is put into place…
#RIO2016-More than 11,000 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees.
According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. Originally, the games were part of a religious festival to honor Zeus. He was the god of the sky and the leader of the Greek gods who lived on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. They continued for…
Bhutan | A Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas eastern edge.
Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, its cultural diversity and richness are profound. The climate in Bhutan is extremely varied. This variation in the climatic conditions and average temperature can be attributed to two main factors, the vast differences in altitude present in the country and the influence of the north…
Canary Islands | Spain’s farthest-flung territories.
Just like the bird they share their name with, the Canaries sing to tourists. More than 9 million people take their holidays on these Spanish islands every year. Tenerife takes the lion’s share of visitors, followed closely by Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. This paradisiac group of islands, which enjoys a wonderful climate with a…
Washington, D.C. US State
Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, located between Virginia and Maryland on the north bank of the Potomac River. The city is home to all three branches of the federal government, as well as the White House, the Supreme Court and the Capitol Building. More than 500,000 people live in Washington,…
Discover Republic of Ireland | Plan an exciting break in Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, off the coast of England and Wales. Its eastern capital, Dublin, is the birthplace of writers including Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, and home of Guinness beer. Nicknamed the “Emerald Isle” for its lush landscape of rolling green hills, it’s dotted with castles and…
Hungary | Country in Europe
Hungary is a can’t miss that offers great value, beautiful landscapes, rich history, hearty food, and is one of my favorite places to explore in Europe. Hungary lies in the middle of Europe, in the Carpathian Basin since its foundation, which 1100 th anniversary was celebrated in 1996.Hungary is one of the most important tourist…
British Columbia | Canadian Province
British Columbia or BC or B C is the westernmost province in Canada. Like much of the rest of Canada, it is a large place. British Columbia is about four times the size of Great Britain with less than one tenth of the population. The history of British Columbia began with the migration of people…
Discover Tasmania | City in Australia known for World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine.
Experience Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine, compact cities and clean air. Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March. The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius. Rainfall varies dramatically across…
Queensland | Travel to Australian State and Discover the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system.
The second-largest state in Australia, Take a step back and smile as The Great Barrier Reef takes your breath away. With stunning coral reefs, colorful marine life and a rainbow of blue water as far as the eye can see, it’s a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed.Queensland occupies 25% of Australia’s…
Travel to Tajikistan | Country in Asia
Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia that borders Afghanistan to the south, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and Uzbekistan to the west and northwest. The ancient Silk Road passed through it. The nation is unique in that the majority culture is non-Turkic, unlike its neighbors to the north, west and…
Travel to Hawaii | An US State
The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. There are primarily six major islands to visit in…
Travel to Serbia | Country in Europe
Serbia is a country located in the Balkans, in Southern Europe. It was a founder and one of the six republics forming the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Begin your travels through Serbia in Belgrade, the capital city, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Belgrade offers many great places to visit,…
Travel to Luxembourg | Country in Europe
An exceptional natural setting, an incredible cultural wealth, an outstanding gastronomy, a vast choice of outdoor activities and an animated nightlife – these are only some of the reasons, to name just those, who make Luxembourg your tourist destination of choice. Discover a multicultural city, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’s capital and seat of many…
Gibraltar Travel Guide| British Overseas Territory
Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock, (or simply ‘Gib’), is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom sitting at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Discover The land of the thousand Lakes, Finland | Country in Europe
Finland is called ‘the land of the thousand lakes’, as inland lakes and rivers make up 10% of the country. The large areas of forest cover almost two thirds of the land mass. Only 6% of Finland is arable.Finland has a population of 5.5 million, around a million of whom live in the area in…
Experience Haiti | Country in the Caribbean.
Haiti is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic to its east. Tropical and semiarid where mountains in the east cut off trade winds, Haiti lies in the middle of the hurricane belt and is subject to severe storms from June to November. Experiences occasional flooding, earthquakes and droughts….
Turkmenistan Travel Guide.
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It’s known for archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road. The people of Turkmenistan are predominantly Turkmen, also spelled Turkoman, in both ethnicity and language….
Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha.
Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia. The Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue; at 116 metres, it is the second tallest statue in the world (and second tallest Buddha). It is located at the back of a large religious site with bodhi trees, gardens containing hundreds of sitting…
Welcome to the Tanzania, Explore the Inside Beauty of vast wilderness areas.
Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic…
Seychelles | Country in East Africa
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, known for its beaches, coral reefs, diving, nature reserves and rare wildlife such as giant Aldabra tortoises The Seychelles are about as close to paradise as you can get: once you’ve felt the sand between your toes here, beach holidays…
Shanghai Tower – The world’s second tallest building.
As the third tower in the trio of signature skyscrapers at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a new prototype for tall buildings. Placed in close proximity to Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center, the new tower rises high above the skyline, its curved façade and…
Mont Saint Michel- A magical island
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. Apart from monuments in and around Paris, Mont Saint Michel is the most visited tourist attraction in France. And it is not difficult to see why.This remarkable medieval walled city, crowned by its great gothic abbey, is built…
Lyon – City in France
Lyon, a city in France’s Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its city center reflects 2,000 years of history, with a Roman amphitheater in Fourvière, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux Lyon, and the modern, redeveloped Confluence district on the Presqu’île peninsula between the rivers. Traboules, covered passageways between…
Grossglockner High Alpine Road- Mountain pass in Austria
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road makes Austria’s highest mountain accessible for everyone. The famous alpine road leads you right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Grossglockner and its glacier, the Pasterze. At 12,460 feet, the pyramid-shaped Grossglockner is not only the highest mountain in Austria, it also counts among the highest…
St Anton am Arlberg
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, commonly referred to as St. Anton, is a village and ski resort in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies in the Tyrolean Alps, with aerial tramways and chairlifts up to 2,811 m, yielding a vertical drop of 1,507 m.
Hohensalzburg Castle – Europe’s biggest fortification and probably the most beautiful.
Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher peaking out high above the baroque towers of the city. The castle in Salzburg is an unmistakable landmark providing the city’s world famous silhouette. Even from afar the visitor is able to appreciate the might of this edifice. Up close the history contained in these powerful walls is almost…
Seefeld – Village in Austria
A haven for cross-country skiers: Situated on a sunny plateau high above Innsbruck, the village of Seefeld is without a doubt one of, if not the, leading cross-country skiing centre in the world.The village itself is luxurious and exclusive. There are few other places in Austria with such a high density of four-star and five-star…
Melk Abbey | Austria
Melk Abbey is one of the most famous monasteries in the world. Situated high up on cliff, overlooking the calming waters of the Danube river, rests the peaceful Benedictine abbey. Previously the castle of Leopold II, the structure was given to the monks, who transformed it into a place of tranquility and learning in 1089….
Waisak Day | Borobudur Park
A major festival in the Buddhist Calendar, Waisak day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama. Borobudur is a central meeting point for Buddhists from all over Indonesia, and around the world on this auspicious day held every year, on a full moon in either April or May each year.Each year one…
Land diving | Pentecost Island
Land diving is a ritual performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. The precursor to bungee jumping, men jump off wooden towers around 20 to 30 meters high, with two tree vines wrapped around the ankles.Pentecost Island is most famous for being the spiritual birthplace of the extreme sport of…
Andalusia | Autonomous community of Spain.
Andalusia, a rocky, sun-baked region on Spain’s southern coast, embodies much of what the world thinks of as Spanish: flamenco, tapas, matadors and bullfights. This is a land of culture, history, fiestas, nature areas and excellent food. You’ll be able to visit everything from outstanding monuments to a wide variety of different natural landscapes… and…
Salar de Uyuni – The largest salt flat in the world.
Salar de Uyuni comprises over 10,000km² in the Potosi region. The salt is over 10 meters thick in the centre. In the dry season, the salt plains are a completely flat expanse of dry salt, but in the wet season, it is covered with a thin sheet of water that is still drivable.The standard tour…
Iceland | Country in Europe
Iceland is an amazing country filled with beautiful nature, wonderful food, and inspiring art and culture. So by the end of term you’ll be able to travel, eat, and even shower like a local.Iceland’s unique nature, closely-knit population, and enterprising spirit have all contributed to a dynamic, original cultural scene. From the ancient sagas to…
