Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 20th Oct 2008, at 16:38pm
After an arduous climb up to the top of a waterfall or massive cliff, are you feeling brave enough to take a flying leap from the peak of your destination? How about if it means that you have to jump through narrow crevices into icy cold waters, risking your life because of the height of the jump and the chance that you’re going to pummel straight into the side of that cliff? Some crazy people out there aren’t afraid to take these chances, or are at least brave enough to overcome those fears. Here’s a look at nine of the places where they go to do those insane jumps.
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 3rd Jun 2008, at 15:03pm
Feeling adventurous? Feeling wreckless? These are the sort of activities your bored-but-daring friends will egg you on to do and if everything goes to plan you’ll have the time of your life. Here are a few mental activities you might be tempted to try out next time you are on holiday from the office and looking for an adrenalin rush. But if you do, know this, your travel insurance probably won’t cover it. Some of these activities are so extreme that should something go wrong and you did have coverage, it would be your next of kin doing it on your behalf!
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 23rd May 2008, at 13:45pm
If you’ve never seen The Northern Lights then you can not possibly understand what you’re missing out on. And if you have seen them, you know that you’ll probably never see anything quite like them again in your life. These natural light displays are better than any man-made laser light show that you’ve ever been to see. The colours that come out during their nightly performances (primarily reds and greens) look like nothing that should be in the sky and yet are so stunningly beautiful that you’re sure they were meant to be there. Seeing the Northern Lights is a magical experience and one that can be done from several different picturesque parts of the world.
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 16th May 2008, at 11:08am
Most people are content to spend their lives achieving modest but realistic goals. They aim to rise towards the top of their business or to do well at the gym in the sport of their choice. And then there are the people who aim for more. These are the people who don’t just run marathons but are ultramarathoners, the people who don’t just walk regular buy actually walk around the world. What drives these people to do what they do? Maybe it’s an internal urge to be the best at something. Or maybe they’re just plain crazy.
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 7th May 2008, at 18:43pm
Some of the most fascinating man-made structures on earth are the massive auditoriums that were once used for theatrical performances, music shows, as well for more sinister purposes such as violent wild animal shows and gladiatorial contests. These awesome theatres have a historical stigma attached to them, and in some cases, history is still being made because some are still being used today.
It’s hard to believe that some of these theatres are close to 3,000 years old, and it’s amazing that they’re even still standing. The amount of engineering knowledge that our ancient ancestors had developed is just as mesmerising especially when some of these auditoria rival present-day outdoor theatres in terms of acoustic properties. That’s amazing for a 2,000 year old theatre that is large enough to seat 25,000 people or more!
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 25th Apr 2008, at 12:42pm
Green is the new black and cities are the new celebrities. Industries across the nation from electronics to oil are moving forward with eco-friendly plans designed to show their support of the environment (and to put dollars in their pockets from eco-conscious consumers). Local government and business initiative are pushing onwards with the development of ecocities (or sustainable cities) as a viable alternative, and they’re rapidly becoming the trendiest new place to lay down your roots!
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 24th Apr 2008, at 14:24pm
Anyone who has seen Jaws knows that the first thing that you’re supposed to do when you see a shark in the water is get to the safety of land. Even those who haven’t seen the movie would instinctually know to get away from a shark that they encountered in the ocean. But some people do everything in their power to fight their human instincts in order to experience incredible events that the rest of the human population hasn’t had the opportunity to experience. Swimming with sharks is one of those experiences. Most of us wouldn’t do it but a small (and growing) population of travellers have taken a strong interest in finding the most beautiful waters in the world to test the fates by swimming with sharks. Here’s where they’re doing it.
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 23rd Apr 2008, at 14:15pm
When you’re sitting in a cubicle at work the thought of strolling down a sun-drenched, palm-fringed beach somewhere exotic can really lift spirits. The problem is, as many of you will be well aware, that many of the beaches we frequent are swamped with visitors at the weekends and during holidays. In other words, that dream of peace and tranquility isn’t what you’re going to get.
However, you will be pleased to know that there are still plenty of beaches in the world that are long and wide enough to lose yourself. Here are 15 of the longest beaches from around the world, some are closer to home than you’d think!
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 21st Apr 2008, at 11:42am
Check out this updated 2008 list of the coolest Lego creations anywhere in the world. These amazing Lego structures are proof that Lego isn’t just for kids – not by a long-shot! People have made just about anything that you can think of out of Legos including portraits of famous people, life-size replica cars, full scaled-down cities, and even working computers made of Legos! You won’t believe what Lego-lovers come up with when they have their creative juices flowing. Check out the best of the best!
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Posted in Resorts and Fun Activities, 18th Apr 2008, at 11:45am
We all want to know the inside story about our favourite celebrities. Whether you’re an Internet geek that’s interested in Stephen Colbert and Bill Gates or a Hollywood hound who can’t get enough of Britney, you keep the media happy with your interest in the personal lives of your favourite stars. And what’s more personal than where these people live? Some of the most famous people in the world live in some of the most expenses houses available and we all know that you want to know more about them. Here’s a look at twenty five of the most expensive homes owned by people whose names you’ll recognise.
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