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Hiking in Puerto Rico´s El Yunque rainforest
Joel CarilletThe "Isle of Enchantment" offers an amazingly diverse menu of options to visitors, in capital San Juan and well beyond - history and culture, for sure, but also tasty eating, drinking, and beaching, along with memorable partying and much much more. But one side of Puerto Rico you should definitely not miss is its wealth of eco opportunities, from glowing "bioluminescent" bays to spectacular waterfalls, and most especially a large swath about an hour's drive from San Juan: El…
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We completed the Inca Trail! Here are some thoughts...
http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/06/11/observing-humanity-inca-t...
The hiking season is just staring up here in northern Finland and I can't wait to get back out on the bear trail (karhunkierros) again this year.
The Karhunkierros, or Bear Trail, is an 80km long hike through the Oulanka National Park and the most famous of all the Kuusamo and Ruka hiking trails.
The Oulanka National Park is the most popular national park in Finland, attracting almost 180,000 visitors every year and is well known for its diverse habitat, unique landscape and the variety of species that inhabit the park, from birds and animals to flora.
You can read more about it here: Ruka and Kuusamo
Want to hike the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu?
The Inka Trail winds across the Andes to Machu Picchu,
The Inka Trail between the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River and the mysterious abandoned citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the world's classic treks. Climbing out of the river valley, crossing rugged mountain passes over 13,000 ft high, the Inca trail winds through the Andes, passing numerous significant Inca ruins en route before descending through the Sun Gate to the silent stone city of Machu Picchu. Tohike the Inka Trail is a thrilling experience and a very great priviledge. The purpose of this website is to share the thrill and privilege of the trip with those who may not hike it in person, and to help future hikers plan their coming adventure. Come, enjoy and have an unforgettable experience all along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with all friends and family!
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A world of unspoiled natural environment is waiting for you to uncover. Unfold the green veils of Dominica, the nature island of the Caribbean and find the hidden natural treasures hidden beneath its rain forest. Learn the rich history as you hike the rugged terrains, through the paths of the early settlers, the Indigenous Carib Indians who settled on the island before the the 18th century, or walk in the footsteps of the slave warriors who escaped and fought for their freedom during the slave revolution in the late 17th to early 18th century.
A true natural paradise.