Experiences labelled with 'Walk'
The Great Wall of China spans an impressive 6,400km, and is not only the largest structure built by man in terms of surface but also in terms of mass. Beginning in the east from Shanhaiguan to Lop Nur in the West, this massive defense system cuts the southern edge of Inner Mongolia with stories of dynasties from long ago. It has been speculated that in order to build the Great Wall it took over 2 to 3 million Chinese people over the course of several centuries. Earlier parts of the Great Wall date back to 200BC, and the final sections being added during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) which spanned just over 200 years. For the most part little remains of the most revered sections of ...
Erected by Neolithic peoples in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is believed to be built over the course 2300 years, and dates back to 2200BC. The entire area around Stonehenge is painstakingly stunning and contains many other sites from the Neolithic period and Bronze age, most notably Stonehenge Cursus, King Barrows Ridge, The Avenue, Woodhenge and Durrington Walls. In total this World Heritage Site is over 2000 hectares.Stonehenge is said to be one of the most impressive archeological sites in Britain, being just on the edge of the Salisbury plain it boasts expanses of beautiful rolling hills and soft valleys that make for excellent stress-free hikes. Stonehenge's original purpose when built was a calendar and center for religious rituals, to this day it is still visited by ...
Carved into the cliffs, the enthroned enormity of Leshan Buddha astounds viewers with its overwhelming size as it peers out over the waters of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers. The Leshan Giant Buddha measures 71 meters high making it the worlds largest Buddha statue.
In the northern tip of Borneo island lies the lush forests of Kabili-Sepilok Reserve, which is home to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Created in 1964 for baby Orang Utans rescued from illegal hunting and plantations, once here they are rehabilitated and released back into the wild once able to sustain themselves. These adorable primates draw many tourists each year, allowing them a chance to enjoy daily feeding in the viewing gallery and a possible first hand encounter as they wander the boardwalks paths of the reserve.
The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal is unrivaled in mayhem, with over two hundred long tailed macaques monkeying around with visitors daily. The antics unfold in the depths of some of the lushest green forests that Bali is famous for, with ancient sculptures and temples interspersed between trails and the consuming greenery. Drawing upwards of 10,000 visitors during peak visiting months, the Macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud are well accustomed to humans and are even known to climb up and sit on your shoulder in return for a treat. More mischievous macaques have been known to run off with your sunglasses or watch so be sure to keep your eye on these little monkeys!
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to coincide with Mardi Gras in order for you to enjoy the city's savory character. In fact, many of New Orleans’ most enduring charms can be enjoyed with a simple stroll through the famous French Quarter. The French Quarter is the oldest district in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1718 by the French, it is known by locals as Vieux Carre (old square) as it reflects the art and architecture of the Spanish era. Descending down the world famous Bourbon Street with beads around our necks, we caught an energetic rendition of the Rocky theme song wafting out from a nearby karaoke bar. As the sun began its journey into the darkness, we decided to make room in ...
The city of Edinburgh features beautiful parks and gardens, remarkable buildings, and the marvellous Edinburgh Castle. It may seem surprising, but this charming city has a grisly past that sets a spine-chilling stage for the notorious Edinburgh ghost tours. Edinburgh has been called one of the most haunted cities in Europe, and there are several companies ready to prove its reputation. Mercat tours, Auld Reekie tours, and Black Hart Entertainment are some of the most popular Edinburgh ghost tour companies; and each of these companies offer a variety of tours to suit your individual ghost-hunting needs. Some Edinburgh ghost tours take place during the day and are aimed at younger children. Other ghost tours take place late at night in order to make use of ...
Jiayuguan Fort in China's northwestern Gansu Province is one of the most exotic, faraway places you can visit in the world. Jiayuguan is a small town whose name means "excellent valley pass" and is home to the last outpost of the Great Wall of China. Gansu Province is a land of vast desert, jutting snow-capped mountains, flaming hills, secret caves filled with Buddhist grottoes, camels, sand dunes, and the last mud remnants of the western end of the Great Wall. This culminates at Jiayuguan Fort, a huge trapezoid-shaped fort that once marked the final boundary of the Chinese empire. As legend has it, when a citizen was banished, they were required to exit through the Jiayuguan gate into the west, never to return. Jiayuguan Fort ...
New York City’s Central Park, which has been open since 1859, is the perfect oasis to enjoy a day’s retreat, or even a brief respite, from the asphalt, steel and glass that make up the bulk of the massive metropolitan area. At times, even for a visitor, the crowded city of millions can seem overwhelming and require a bit of a break to enjoy the outdoors and nature. And while there are other parks in the city, even on Manhattan, Central Park has everything a visitor, or even a New Yorker, could want in one spot. Many people flock to New York City for a hefty dose of art and culture. With master artists in buildings like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim ...
Scaling a mountain doesn’t have to be a dramatic episode of blood, sweat and tears. From the bottom to the top of Kuata Summit in Fiji takes about forty-five minutes (though the humidity actually did cause quite a bit of sweat). The summit is the tallest peak on Kuata Island: the southernmost island in the Yasawas. Being a volcanic group of islands, the Yasawa Islands boast stunning views of endless lagoons and beach-meets-mountain terrain that is perfect for the infamous summit walks. Kuata Natural Island Resort is the only resort on the uninhabited Kuata Island, owned by village members on nearby Wayasewa who designated it a nature sanctuary. Some staff members live on the resort, while others kayak over from the neighboring island of Waya ...
