Take in the feeling of utter awe when you visit the Salto Angel falls. Indigenously known as Parekupa-meru, which means falls to the deepest place, these falls drop an astounding 2,648ft, making it the worlds tallest free falling fresh water waterfall. Taking a trek to see this natural wonder will require some moderate hiking and maneuvering through the Canaima National Park terrain located in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The effort is well worth it for that moment when you and your traveling companions make it to the base of Angel Falls, and plunge your body, mind and senses into the cool currents being churned out into the Churun River. The scenery is beyond striking. Above you, a vertical cliff of Auyan-Tepui Mesa, and below lush wild ...
Revitalize, rest, and rejuvenate during a trip to the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland. These healing waters of the spa are full of minerals such as silica and sulfur, which by bathing in eases visitors various medicinal aliments as well as soothes the recreational user. Entirely man made, the Blue Lagoon Spa operates as most of Iceland does in generating power by burrowing deep into the earth. In doing so this causes steam to rise up powering turbines which is then recaptured and pumped into the luxurious lagoon to heat it. The average temperature of the water in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon is 40 °C (104 °F). The Blue Lagoon is surprisingly enjoyable all year round despite being so close ...
A visual ecstasy on sunny days, the fresh waters of Erawan Falls pour over limestone rock and collects into 7 refreshing pools, begging visitors to stop and relax in its cool water. The falls are said to resemble the 3 headed Elephant Erawan from Hindu mythology and is also the name sake of this work of nature. A series of paths and footbridges lead you to the various 7 tiers of Erawan Falls and are quite the adventure in and of them self. If you are looking to go right to the top be prepared for some intense uphill sluggin’ and steep steps, but once near that last 200m to the top, the view is truly one of paradise. Erawan Falls are quite popular and ...
The diverse beauty of Ha Long Bay can be characterized by many of its unique features such as its countless beaches and curious caves, but is best known for the enormous limestone islets that jut out to the sky from some the richest cobalt blue waters in all the world. Due to their incredibly steep nature most of the islands are uninhabitable and preserve much of the undisturbed natural beauty. Hop on a traditional junk boat and carve through some of the most incredible waters in the world in Ha Long Bay!
One of the dirtiest weekends in sports is held every August in the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells, population 606, and the cause is none other than the Bog Snorkeling World Championships. The racecourse is no more than a trench on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd, roughly 150 feet long and four 4 deep. Each year it draws over 100 participants from all over the world to compete for this coveted quirky championship title. To add to the hilarity, fancy dress and costumes are encouraged and rules govern against using conventional swimming strokes.
Over a mile long and 300 feet high, with a thunder that can be heard from miles around, Victoria Falls not only provides visitors with amazing scenery, it also has a little known rock pool that is situated right at the edge of the falls for those who dare to swim! Devils Pool is something that has to be experienced to truly be believe, but during September - December visitors can experience this thrill due to lower water levels. Devils Pool can be accessed via Livingston island, and with one small leap of faith you can swim to the edge of one of the largest waterfalls on earth and literally lean over the edge as water rushes past you.
The shores of The Baths in Virgin Gorda, look as though a fairytale giant long ago simply cast some stones along its pristine shores, remaining today strewn with massive boulders, they create some of the most exotic grottoes and enticing pools. Ranging in size, some of these granite boulders are upwards of 40feet long. The trail down to Devil's Bay where majority of the grottoes and pools are, is also beautifully intriguing as you pass through boulders that throw bursts of shade into your otherwise hot and sunny trek. This area of Virgin Gorda provides visitors with some of the most beautiful beaches and relaxing snorkeling. Dead Chest Island nearby, has some amazing views in this uninhabited National Park with several coral gardens to dive, ...
Despite its dark name, the Dead Sea is in fact not at all deadly to humans, but is to other organisms such as plants and fish, hence the complete lack of living inhabitants. This is due to the levels of salt in the water which is approximately 30% salinity, 9 times saltier then the Mediterranean. These levels of salt are also responsible for the ability to float along the waters of the Dead Sea, the increased density in the water allows visitors to float effortlessly along the surface. Located between the banks of Israel and Jordan, this natural spa is 420 m below sea level making it the lowest place of the earth's surface. Visitors flock to the oasis of the Dead Sea to kick ...
The alluring azure waters of Krabi Beach call visitors from afar with the promises of soft sandy shores unmatched anywhere else in the world. The intrigue doesn't stop with the relaxing white sand beaches, Krabi provides visitors with a plethora of adventures to choose from, whether it be skimming the shores in a long-tail boat, exploring remote island caves by kayayk, or scaling the steep limestone cliffs speckled along the shores. Backdrop to the famous movie The Beach, Ko Phi Phi Leh island is a stop that is sure to stun. Be sure to set your mind frame to island time, as nothing is ever to much of a rush. Krabi has a monsoon climate, warm all year round really, times to avoid include April-May ...
The lush enchanting scenery of Iguazu Falls evokes a sense of amazement that most would think only possible in fairy tales or adventure stories. Fittingly enough, ancient legend has it that Iguazu Falls was created by an enraged God who wished to marry a local woman. The woman instead fled with her lover down the river in hopes of avoiding this fate and during their escape the God split the river, damning the lovers to an eternity of falling. In reality Iguazu Falls was the product of a volcanic eruption that left a large crack in the earths surface, approximately 1.5 miles long and has over 275 falls which cascade from it. The largest and most well known of all the falls is la Garganta ...
