Post Tagged with: "adventure"
When In Laos, Always Choose To Fly
Being broke college students, we opted for the cheapest travel and accommodations we could find. For the most part, it worked out well for us. However, what we didn’t realize when we were planning our trip, or even as we were venturing from one Lao city to another, is that in Laos, it is really impractical to use any other method of transportation over flying
Paragliding over the Bavarian Alps
Growing up, I always erred on the side of caution, not unnecessary risk. I didn’t see the appeal of roller coasters, sky diving, driving too fast: what was the point of doing something that was not only going to scare you, but could potentially kill you? I’d rather keep my feet on the ground, my seatbelt on, basking peacefully in the knowledge that I am in control
The Little Known Island of Naxos
This June, my husband and I took a two week trip to the Greek Isles for our honeymoon. For part of the trip, we wanted to go a little bit off the beaten path, and with this in mind, Shirley Smith at Meander Adventures, encouraged us to visit the island of Naxos
When in Doubt, Thumb Out in South Africa
I like risk-well not so much risk as I enjoy adrenaline rushes and natural life highs. This need for adventure and new experiences are what has made my trip to South Africa the most incredible trip I could have asked for at this point in my life. Anything that makes my heart beat a little faster and makes my stomach flutter is my type of activity. Since arriving in South Africa three months ago, I have gotten a tattoo, hiked the Valley of Desolation at Camdeboo National Park in the Karoo, done the world’s largest bungee jump, partied as a zombie, sung “Hakuna Matata” to a warthog, fallen in love, and hitchhiked-just to name a few.
Friends, Family and Fulfillment in the Philippines
What makes us interested in international travel? For some it might be the lure of an exotic country, a recommendation from a friend or the need to flee the rain in the summer (as is often the case in the UK). For me, it was disillusionment with my degree and the need to get out of London, so I looked to travel and in particular to volunteering as a form of escapism
