Hiking the Best Trails in Japan
When you think of hiking, you probably have visions of snowcapped mountains and dense forests. Well, Japan might not be the first country that comes to your mind. However, this landlocked country offers some surprisingly good hiking trails with…
1300Jade Mountain Resort St. Lucia
These days, the word ‘resort’ conjures up images of European vacation destinations, white-sand beaches and luxury accommodations. If you’re anything like us, then you might think that a life of adventure would mean that you could go to…
891Mount Everest is the Highest and Most Extreme Natural Wonder of the World
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, standing at a staggering 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It is also known as ‘Qomolangma’ which means ‘goat-ess mountain’ in Tibetan. This mountain is located in the Himalayas…
1208Zhangjiajie in China inspired The Hallelujah Mountains in the Movie Avatar
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China’s Hunan province is probably best known as the inspiration for the fictional Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar. With its vast network of waterfalls, spectacularly high sandstone peaks,…
1173Drakensberg Traverse - South Africa
The Drakensberg Traverse is a challenging hike that traverses the spectacular range of peaks known as the Dragon Mountains. At almost 130km in length, this hike is not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced. It will test your endurance and your…
1365The Death Trail -Mount Huashan, China
Mount Huashan is one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. It is also known as “the mountain of death” or “the cliff of spirits”. Over 1,000 climbers have lost their lives attempting to summit this peak over the last century. But…
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