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Top Trips: Best Hikes and Treks Around The World
Posted on 08-04-2011Trekking and hiking are not only great ways to see parts of the world that are otherwise inaccessible, but also a terrific way to stay in shape while exploring these incredible sights. Read some of the best articles we've found on exploring destinations like Nepal, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Chile and more by foot, all from the comfort of your armchair!
7 of the Best Trekking Destinations
Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking holidays amplify your view of a country, allowing you to see it from a wider point of view.
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Five Great Hikes of Puerto Rico
When people think of a Caribbean island, beautiful palm-lined beaches are typically the first scene that comes to mind. However, the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, although containing many wonderful beaches, offers much more.
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10 Best Hiking Trails in the World
From BootsnAll, here are the ten best hikes on the planet, each with a combination of scenery and special extras that make them well worth going out of your way to enjoy.
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Trekking Round the World
Whether hiking through the ruins of Macchu Picchu, trekking the glaciers in Argentina or taking a quick break in a grassy field in Russia, sit back, relax and prepare to take a visual journey...
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Hiking to the Base of Mount Everest
Everest sat high on the near horizon blowing its nose like a blizzard over the top of neighboring Lhotse, the eternal hurricane force winds scouring Everest from its west to east summits...
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Chilean Patagonia: Wildlife Spotting in Torres del Paine
Surrounded by a natural arena of sunset-tinged and snow-capped peaks, it’s impossible to imagine a more wild and spectacular location than Lago Pehoé in southern Chile’s improbably scenic Torres del Paine National Park...
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TopTrips: Summer Getaway Guide
Posted on 06-01-2011With Memorial Day weekend already behind us, the rush is on to make the most of
your summertime travels. Get a jump on the crowds by reading our picks for some
of the best summertime getaways this year. Whether you're looking for a
hopping beach scene, an invigorating hike, or a weekend city break, we've got
lots of options for you.
Let's Go's Top Travel Destinations for the Summer
Let's Go has compiled a list of its Top Travel Destinations this summer.
Whether you're on a tight budget, looking to splurge after a winter of
Scrooge-like miserliness, or simply studying abroad for the summer, this top
ten list has got you covered.
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Valencia, Spain: The Perfect Summer City
Dreaming of a sunny weekend dash to Europe? This excerpt from Lonely Planet
Magazine shines a light on the juiciest picks of Valencia, the Spanish city
that checks all the summer city break boxes. Read more>
Have Car, Will Travel:
Eight New Ideas For Summer Road Trips
We’re drawn to the idea of the unknown, the adventure, the spontaneity of just
hopping in the car and driving. Besides that, it’s cheap. Of course you’ll
take a road trip this summer, it goes without saying, but why not spice it up
this year with some new twists on an old favorite?
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Top 10 Summer Cities
From city beaches to summer arts
festivals, make the most of urban life with Rough Guides' list of top ten
summer cities around the globe.
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The Best Summer Hikes Around The World
From spectacular Mount Massive,
Colorado to storybook beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy, these are some of
Tripwolf's users' favorite hikes around the world.
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GoNomad's Guide to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
These Massachusetts islands are the
jewels of the New England coast, with wonderful beaches, clean streets,
friendly people and are both top notch travel experiences. They are the
vacation choice of many of the rich and famous, but their charms are also
easily available to the rest of us. Read more>
Top Trips: World's Best Theme Parks & Rides
Posted on 05-02-2011Spring is finally here, and while it may not be beach weather just yet, it's time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Check out some of these theme park ideas from around the country and across the globe; we've got something for the young and the young at heart. From terrifying roller coasters to bizarrely themed parks, click away and start planning your trip now!
5 of the World's Weirdest Theme Parks
If you're bored of traditional merry-go-rounds and roller coasters, check out TravelGrove's list of unusual theme parks around the world. From the Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove to the chance to drive an actual dump truck, there truly is something for everyone on this list...
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7 of the World's Best Roller Coasters
Nothing compares to the anticipation of an unseen drop, the whirl of a sudden spin or an unexpected plummet from a too-tall tower... a beating heart... sweaty palms... a dry mouth. People love fear, and these roller coasters recommended by BootsnAll deliver it. Read more>
Map of Orlando Theme Parks
With the theme park mecca of Orlando, Florida opening new parks every year, the maze of parks can be tough to navigate. Use this handy Map of Orlando Theme Parks from Let's Go to plan your attack...
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Top 10 North American Amusement Parks
Nowhere can you find so many family-friendly daredevil thrills (and gentler rides) than in the USA and Canada. Here are Lonely Planet's 10 favorite amusement and water parks in North America...
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9 Amazing Amusement Parks Around The World
The first amusement park opened in Denmark in 1583, evolving from the traveling fairs that used to traverse the European countryside. One thing is certain, if you are a kid or a big kid at heart, you'll find something to enjoy at one of these parks around the globe...
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The Stratosphere: Las Vegas
Visitors in search of thrills in Las Vegas can find three of the most heart-thumping rides in the city atop the Stratosphere. The best things to do on the Stratosphere Tower include the observation tower, X Scream, Big Shot, Insanity, and SkyJump...Read more>
TopTrips: Extreme Travel Ideas
Posted on 02-02-2011With some awesome extreme travel movies on the big screen lately, including Sanctum and 127 Hours, we've been thinking about our favorite extreme travel spots around the world. From shark-cage diving in South Africa to the Mount Everest Marathon in Nepal, check out some of these amazing adventures to inspire even the most cautious armchair travelers.
TravelGrove's Best Extreme Sports Holidays
While some of us like to spend our holidays relaxing on a beach or discovering cultures and peoples, for others a holiday is an excellent opportunity to pump up their adrenaline levels to insane quotas. Read more>
BootsnAll's 14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping
Traveling is often about pushing yourself to your limits and living a little dangerously, which is why backpackers are increasingly challenging themselves to face their fears, break records, challenge their fitness and seek some thrills. Read more>
Let's Go: Tourism On The Edge
As a budget traveler, you’re probably equipped with a heavy pack, a Let’s Go travel guide, and of course, an adventurous spirit. If you’re looking to flex some muscles other than your wallet, what better way to experience a town than trying its unique extreme tourism?
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Nepal.com: The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Each year in May, intrepid adventurers gather at the Qomolangma (Mount Everest) Base Camp in Nepal to participate in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, considered by many to be the ultimate international extreme sport event.
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Rough Guides' Unique Travel Ideas
Here are seven unique and extreme travel ideas from around the world - ranging from activities to eating and other just plain crazy stuff - and all of which will have your friends fascinated.
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Lonely Planet's Extreme Travel Stories - Dangerous and Unexplored Places
A member of Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree posted "I would love to hear stories people have about extreme travelling - going into dangerous or unexplored places." Here are the amazing responses! Read more>
TopTrips: Fall Festivals and Autumn Travel Highlights
“Keep Calm and Carry On” with a Bold Bag Tag
As a flight attendant, I have been witness to passengers in tears over losing their luggage. It’s not always the airline who loses luggage. In many cases, a passenger will inadvertently grab a similar-looking suitcase in the overhead bin on the airplane, in b ... full story
Walking Pembrokeshire
For a twist on strolling along the beach, why not head across the pond for a hike along the Britain’s only coastal national park? Perched on the edge of Wales, the Pembrokeshire ... full story Austin’s Luxury Bootmaker: Texas Custom Boots
Cowboy cobbler of the stars, Noel Escobar is Austin’s Master bootmaker and he fashions some of the world’s best Texan kicks. His store is open only by appointment but once there, he caters to each individual, taking foot measurements and outlines. All boots are ... full story
All Kidding Aside
And now for something completely different! In this article from GoNomad, one intrepid traveler decides to spend some quality time away from it all - really far away. On a goat farm, during birthing season! It's an experience she'll not soon forget -- and neither will ... full story 5 Scenic Drives in the Mountains of North Carolina
The southern highlands of western North Carolina, part of the Appalachian Mountain range, contain some the highest mountains in the eastern United States. Easily accessible from many areas throughout the southeast, this mountainous region is popular for its many scenic drives, as well as day hiking, camping, and backpacking opportunities. Spring, Summer, or Fall, the following is a list of some of the most scenic drives in western North Carolina (check local road conditions or closures if considering a winter drive in this area).U.S. Highway 64 from Hendersonville to Murphy
This route will take you through the towns of Brevard, Rosman, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin. Brevard is famous for its world-renowned annual music festival. Highlands, nestled in a valley at 4,118 feet, is one of the highest towns ... full story 




