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  • Sep
    13

    Are you an adventurous person? Are you planning for trekking? Nepal is the place for you as Nepal has one of the most amazing trekking places in the world. Trekking is the best way to observe the magnificent Himalayas. Some of the recommended trekking places are:

    • Gokyo lakes and Everest base camp
    • Langtang
    • Annapurna
    • Kanchenjunga base camp
    • Arun valley trek
    • Panch pokhari trek
    • Rara lake trek
    • Ghandrung trek
    • Helambu culture trek

    At Nepal you can go for easy and short treks or you can opt for month long treks. Trekking or walking holidays is the best way to explore the natural scenic beauty of the place like the snow capped mountains and the crystal clear lakes. You can avail of the trekking holiday packages and also get special discount packages.

    Feb
    21

    Adventurous people love to set out for a hiking trip very often. It is a cheap way to come closer to nature and loosen up your body and soul. Planning a hiking trip is not a tough task and there are certain things to be kept in mind when planning to go for a hiking trip.

    You must be physically fit and healthy for a hiking trip as people who get exhausted soon cannot walk for long distances. Hike to the distance and place which you thing you can manage without facing difficulties. Do not choose elevation changes if you have a fear of heights. Do find out about the weather conditions you will face during the hike so that you can gear yourself up to face it or in worse case scenarios, postpone the plan. Do not forget to carry the necessary hiking gears like tents, sleeping bags, flashlight, etc. Lastly, carry a first-aid kit in case of injuries.

    Feb
    9

    Situated in the Gobi desert, the Flaming Cliff is a place worth visiting once. It is a part of Mongolia and attracts lots of tourists every year. Due to the glazing orange color of these cliffs, its name is given as ‘flaming’.

    If you are adventurous and love the sight when the sun sets and rises; the Flaming Cliff in Mongolia is the best place to visit. Ask your family to pack their bags and head off to the Flaming Cliff amidst the great Gobi desert with your family. Children would love to see different dinosaur skeletons and get to know more about them. This is the place where dinosaur eggs were first discovered.

    The landscapes in this region are spectacular and when the sunlight falls on them, they look even more stunning. You can reach the Flaming Cliff by foot, by car or you can even use a camel to do so.

    Feb
    6

    Costa Rica is a paradise for thrill seekers. The little nation with its pristine beaches, white water, lush rain forests, exotic wildlife and an active volcano offers ample opportunities for various adventure sports.

    Canopy tours are quite common where you fly over the big trees to relish a beautiful vista of Costa Rica’s rich vegetation from above. One of the fantastic aerial activities here is the helicopter tour over the Arenal Volcano National Park. The view of hot molten magma bubbling up from the volcano always gives an adrenaline rush.

    Go for a bumpy white water rafting experience down the strong Turrialba River within the cloud forests around you. You can try out the intense river kayaking in the mighty rapids. Surf through the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica. Salsa Brava is the most popular surf destination here. Snorkeling is also famous in Costa Rica. Go for scuba diving when you want to experience the rich bio-diversity of the region first hand. Some of the well known dive spots are near the Nicoya peninsula.

    Feb
    3

    If you happen to travel to New Zealand this vacation and are an adventurer at heart, your trip will be incomplete if you don’t try paragliding. It is a world renowned exciting sport which is most definitely not meant for the light hearted. But still once you do it, they say, it becomes an absolutely thrilling adventure. Though it looks tough, it is actually easier than several other adventure sports.

    You will need the paragliding gear, a responsible trainer and a site available for paragliding. With some confidence, you will be able to master the sport in 1 or 2 attempts. Before you go in for a trainer, just check his or her safety record history. Then when you are sure, go ahead. The best areas for this sport in New Zealand are Queenstown, Nelson area, etc. You can even register for a short flying course at any of these places.

    Jan
    30

    Smokey mountains located in the Tennesese and Virginia parts of the world offers a great mountain escape for the world. The views from the slopes of smoky mountains are just fabulous. And what better can you possibly do on the most attractive slopes in the world than ski. Skiing is a very popular activity, particularly in this part of the world. This has given the push for ski resorts to thrive on the Smokey Mountains. But where in Smokey Mountains do you possibly go to for skiing purposes?
    One of the largest ski resorts which are located in the Tennessee area is a great place to be in is Ober Getlinburg. There are a number of log cabins that are available for rent out here. Rents are available daily, weekly as well as seasonally. You would also be able to avail facilities such as hot tubs and snow shoe on the trails.

    Jan
    17

    If you want to spend some quality time with amusement, then Lake Buena Vista is the place for you. It is simply impossible to see all the locations of Buena Vista on a single trip as the place has so much to offer. Still, you need to limit yourself if you want the best out of this place.

    If you want to witness some amazing wildlife, you should go to the Gatorland, where you can see some wild alligators as well other wildlife creatures. You can watch the trainers fight it out with these animals at this place. There is also a splash pool where you can chill off.

    Close to Gatorland is the Jungle Park where you can get close with the wildlife. If you want to see something pleasant, then try the History Bok Sanctuary where you will find more than 10,000 species of birds.
    Overall, Lake Buena Vista is a place which you must see.

    Jan
    17

    The Mystery and Magical Milford Sound!

    Posted In: Adventure by oldtowntravel

    At the South Islands of New Zealand there lies a beautiful, scenic place called Milford Sound. It is one of the top tourist attracting spots of the country and thousands of people visit it every year. Milford Sound is located inside the boundaries of the Fiordland National Park, the largest of its kind in a oceanic region. The park has obtained the status of the “World Heritage Park” due to its increased efforts to maintain ecological balance.

    Milford Sound located inside the park is a region where you can find awe inspiring scenes of cliffs, peaks, waterfalls and mountains. If you are lucky, you can even catch a glimpse of the penguins and sea gulls. Inside the Milford Sound is the majestic, pyramid shaped Mitre Peak with an altitude of more than 1,500 m. The place also has an underwater observatory which is one of its kinds. All these factors make Milford Sound the best tourist spot in New Zealand.

    Jan
    17

    The Hot springs of Bath, England

    Posted In: Adventure, Destinations by oldtowntravel

    Bath is a town located in the south of England with a population of 90,000. If you are hearing about this place for the first time, its name might sound rather unique. Well, there is a perfectly good explanation for this rather unique name. Bath is the only town in the UK to have a naturally occurring hot spring.

    Over the years, Bath has grown into a modern architectural home ground. Before the 18th century, this place had many wool traders but after that many of today’s monuments were built. It is probably the only place in England to have a Georgian townhouse known as Circus.

    Many of the architectural elements in Bath are based on Georgian works also there are many places having Gothic architectural background. Over 5 million tourists come to Bath every year and the town has the infrastructure to accommodate all of them at the same time with a wide variety of restaurants, hotels and resorts.

    Jan
    17

    Lech, Austria – The place for Skiing

    Posted In: Adventure by oldtowntravel

    Lech is a place located in the Vorarlberg region of Austria. This place is the host of many skiing ranges that attract tourists, celebrities and enthusiasts as such.

    With more than 250 kilometres of natural skiing area, Lech is one of the greatest winter holiday locations. Lech invites tourists from all around the world and it has many hotels and other accommodation facilities to keep them happy.
    Lech is the home for many activities in different seasons. Especially in the winter, the indoor games arena gets busy with skating, figure skating and snowshoe walking and other games.

    Lech is the host of almost 50 gourmet restaurants and out of them a lot are internationally recognized at world restaurant awards. You can ski in any season in Lech and you don’t have to be an experienced skiing person to do it. Even if you don’t have any kind of skiing experience, there are coaches who will help you to learn this wonderful sport.