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If these people are adventurous and have not they spend their money, lucky you, because I assure you that this list will make your dreams come true.

1. Base jumping in the New River Gorge Bridge, USA
If you come to Fayette County on the third Saturday of October, you can enjoy the ‘Bridge Day’, this day will offer demonstrations of rappelling, climbing and BASE jumping.

2. Bungee jumping at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Among the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia are the Victoria Falls.  This place is ideal setting for bungee-jumping, in fact, is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the world.

3. Skydiving over Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Snow-capped volcanoes and stunning scenery in brochures invite everyone to visit this site.  Lake Taupo is renowned as one of the best places to skydiving that includes more than a minute in freefall. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the major tourist destinations of Argentina ‘s Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain of America and is the highest peak outside the Himalayas so it’s really awesome. It is located in the province of Mendoza and although at first it was thought of exploring it as an extinct volcano, it is certain that it is not. It has two summits, the south summit of 6930 meters above sea level and 6962 meters north. There are many glaciers on its slopes and a time now has become a favorite destination of mountaineers from around the world.

It seems that the Aconcagua came for about 280 million years and in season, between December and March ( southern hemisphere summer ), they visit between June 7000 and climbers. It is not. Scale is not very difficult from the north side but be prepared because the high altitude sickness occur, lack of oxygen, and the weather is very changeable. Typically this amounts through various camps are located at different heights and they break for just getting used to the altitude. Or have Base Camp Plaza de Mulas is at 4300 meters, the traffic light at 4350, Piedras Conway, Plaza Canada, House of 5000 and so on until the end of the Summit. Each milestone is a bit more challenging than the last, of course, so getting a beautiful and courageous feat.

Inca Bridge Climbing Aconcagua

But this path alone. Another more dangerous implications about the hill across the valley of cows reach the Polish Glacier, then do follow the previous path to the summit. Be adventurous to try this way and much more if you try the ridges south and west walls have awful. Although not get to climb Aconcagua can visit if you’re near Puente del Inca, a site with ancient thermal baths where it operates a crafts fair.

After the beach season we had to do some sightseeing.  Ubud is the cultural destination of choice for people in Bali.  Usually people go to a resort a few days and then passed into Ubud to see a bit of Balinese culture.

A few years ago had to be authentic and should be a typical Balinese village with its traditions, but is now fully focused on tourism town full of hotels and shops.  Nonetheless, Ubud is a good place to get good rooms at affordable prices and rent bikes.

So besides giving us a ride the first day of Ubud and its environs, where you can see rice fields, the most we have done has been to make miles on the bike ( this time it was pink).

To the north are a few interesting temples, and along the road you can reach the Batur volcano and lake.  The view is pretty good and this volcano is not active which is an advantage. Read the rest of this entry »

A country that allows travelers spellbound, Guatemala offers great views to accommodate everyone. Almost half the population is of Mayan descent, and many of them still wear indigenous dress. Some of its attractions are culture, volcanoes, mountains, forests and Mayan ruins. The beaches are perhaps not as good as other places, but Guatemala is one of the most popular route of travel in Central America.

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Most travelers head of Guatemala in Antigua Guatemala, or “Old Guatemala”, which attracts most travelers. It is famous for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and smoking volcanoes. Antigua and Quetzaltenango (Xela) studies are among the most popular Spanish destinations and study abroad. Another area of ​​Guatemala is the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the northern province of Peten. You can easily change the facades of the ancient temple here and an unforgettable ride through the enchanted forest to reach a temple at the same time leaves you with wonderful experience. The temples here are surrounded by a thick forest and maybe the big butterflies, monkeys and other wildlife in the hotel. If you love nature, then you’ll love the Lago de Atitlán (Lake Atitlán), which is surrounded by volcanoes and Mayan villages. Many travelers also visit the views of the Laguna San Pedro La Laguna, Panajachel and Santiago. Read the rest of this entry »

Today we decided to mountaineering, and for this we will visit some of the most important mountains of the planet. Begin traveling to the border between the U.S. and Canada, where we reach the Rocky Mountains or the Rockies. It’s great mountains, which hosts a large spike of 4.421 meters high, called Mount Elbert. To reach this area must be transferred to the state of Colorado.

It is worth mentioning that in the Rocky Mountains can also visit the Cathedral Group is a group that pose high mountains in the Teton, in Wyoming. You will be interested to know that these mountains have a pyramid and stand by the glaciers that rest on their beaks. If you are a fan of the countryside then you can not miss glacial Moraine Lake, which is located on the Canadian side of Alberta.

You will be interested to know that the Rocky Mountains are one of the best destinations in North America for camping.

Time to meet one of the highest mountains in the world. We refer to the volcano Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii, and has a height of 9,767 meters. It is worth mentioning that much of the structure is submerged in the sea.

Now we will move to China to visit Chang baishan Mountain, which is located in Jilin province, specifically the border between China and Korea.

Finally visit the highest mountain in the British Isles. We refer to Ben Nevis, which is located in the Highlands of Scotland. In case you do not know, tell you that it is 1343 meters high.