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What you should prepare for Kilimanjaro Climbing
// January 19th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Sport Vacations
Ready to climb up Kilimanjaro and enjoy your experience on the mountain it is worth making the effort to prepare yourself to a reasonable level of fitness. No amount of preparation will make it a certainty that you will make it to the top, but you will have a better chance and find the climb more rewarding if you are physically prepared.
Kilimanjaro isn’t a technical climb – you don’t need to learn to use ropes or to rock climb.
You don’t have to have a six-pac or perfect figure to climb Kilimanjaro in fact a few pounds of extra insulation helps with the extreme cold and energy demand placed upon the body whilst on the mountain. Continue Reading
Beach vacation – Taveuni Palms Fiji
// January 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Beach Vacations
The Taveuni Palms in Fiji is an intimate retreat offering two private guest houses, a secluded sandy beach, and even a freshwater swimming pool. The island has many spectacular things to offer, such as scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and many other vacation activities.
The Taveuni Island has always been known for its unique and colorful sea life, tropical fish, and amazing varieties of soft and hard coral. The Rainbow Reef, Great White Wall, Purple Wall, and Zoo dive sites are all within easy reach of the
Taveuni resort.
The Great White Wall reef offers a tunnel with two exits, one at 33 feet and another at 88 feet. When you swim through it, you’ll notice a white glow that is given off by the soft corals that seem to surround you. Continue Reading
Do I need an organization for Volunteer Abroad?
// December 21st, 2009 // No Comments » // Volunteer Vacations
No,
- if you easily get in contact with people,
- speak the language in your destination country,
- are flexible and have some time to research first,
- just want a hands on experience opposite be a part of long-term development.
Yes,
- if you just travel for a short period,
- have no in-country contacts,
- do not speak the language,
- want to contribute to long-term development
- want someone who guides you through cultural differences and helps you with adjusting. Continue Reading
Beach Vacations For Winter
// December 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Beach Vacations
During the winter months, finding a beach vacation spot can be a little difficult. It doesn’t have to be, which is where this article will really come in handy. Below, you’ll find some resorts that offer a unique twist to your winter beach vacation.
1. Molokai Ranch and Lodge
On a white sand shore on the tiny Hawaiian island of Molokai, guests will stay in comfortable yet unique tents. Each double unit canvas bungalow sits on wooden platforms, offers queen size beds in one unit, twin beds in the other, solar powered lights, and a private bathroom with hot water showers. Continue Reading