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5 of the world's best spots for stand-up paddleboarding

There are hundreds if not thousands of prime destinations across the world to put a stand up paddleboard (SUP) into the water, but here are five of my favorites (along with my reasons why), including several in places you may not have thought of - or even heard of! All all of course have local outfitters who can rent you equipment and also provide excursions. read post

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4 Tactical Gear Adventure Travelers Must Have

Greetings!Adventure travelling sounds fascinating, but in reality, it is full of risks, and without essential tactical gear, it is hard to survive. Therefore, in this thread, I am going to share one of the most necessary tactical gear with adventure travellers. Here we go:Tactical Backpack It is an essential gear that allows you to carry all necessary stuff in one place and an organized manner. So, you should always pick a durable and easy-to-carry tactical backpack. I usually get tactical gear…

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A guide to climbing majestic Mount Kenya

Håkon Dahlmo Kenya's highest mountain (and Africa’s second highest mountain after neighbouring Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro) located within an eponymous national park around the centre of the country, this extinct volcano is estimated to be 2.5 million years old. Time has taken its toll on the former, reducing the peak from around 6,500 meters originally to 5,199 today as well as eroding the crater. Its higher slopes permanently covered in snow, surrounded by 715 square kilometers…

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Turkmenistan wants to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

I just read in the BBC that though it's become one of this country's top visitor attractions, its president has ordered that the perpetually firey gas-drilling Darvaza crater in the Karakorum Desert be finally extinguished for environmental and health reasons, as well as part of an effort to increase gas exports. It's been tried before - can they pull it off this time? Read the article here.

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The Colombia Travel Experts June 14, 2011 at 10:46am

Hello to everyone in the group,

we've just started a Luxury Adventure Travel group on Tripatini. If you think this is the type of holiday experience you like, or relevant to your company then please come and join us.

Kind regards.
SunSet Bay Club & SeaSide Dive. June 13, 2011 at 6:04pm

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Sarah Harris May 25, 2011 at 12:00am

On a positive note about Japan - adventures go on over there and rafting season has started in the Japanese mountains with Canyons Outdoor Adventures - have a look at some of cool activities you can try at: http:/http://canyons.jp/index_E.html
Bara Lynka Tours & Travels, May 24, 2011 at 4:17am

Bara Lynka is a boutique tour operator based in Bhutan offering a range of trips-from adventure and cultural into the most secluded and astonishing places in Bhutan and other corners of the Himalayas.

We cater to individuals and groups seeking authentic experiences by unfolding the magic and mystery of exotic corners in the Himalayas.

Bara Lynka is dedicated to responsible tourism. We try to focus on products which are environmentally friendly and benefit the local community. The local communities being our first priority, all projects are carefully chosen events which offer sustainable and responsible travel for their benefit. All of our activities have clear guidelines on responsible tourism and eco tourism, all specific to the particular environment/region. These cover a number of issues, ranging from waste disposal in remote areas and buying from local businesses, to not exploiting the area’s
wildlife or harming the environment.
We are registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan and are a member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators.
David Lawrence May 11, 2011 at 4:04am

$175 Joanna, I just looked it up. Too much $$$ for me.
Ed Wetschler May 10, 2011 at 10:50pm

There's a new Edge Walk around the perimeter of the CNN Tower in Toronto. Granted, participants get a safety harness, but I really need that railing (know what I mean?), so I'd probably pass on this one. Would you do it?
David Paul Appell May 5, 2011 at 4:39pm

Did anyone happen to catch this month's National Geographic piece on freeclimbing in Yosemite National Park? Whew, just looking at these pics gave me chills.