Visiting the Dead Sea of Jordan – Floating Baths and Healing Water
“I can’t float.” That’s the first thing dave said when entered the Dead Sea in Jordan. It’s a fact and I am envious of Dave because he can always lay … Continue Reading
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Petra by Night in Photos
Petra by night is something special that you should not miss when you travel to Jordan. Seeing the ruins at night gave them a certain mystique that you do not … Continue Reading
Mongol Rally Rules – Car Size and Limitations
Planning for the Mongol Rally has been one of the most difficult things we have done in recent years.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda – The Golden Rock of Myanmar
One of the most remarkable places to visit in Burma is the legendary Golden Rock. Located in Kyaiktiyo, a few hours east of Yangon, the Golden Rock is a phenomenon dangling off the side of a mountain.
Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – a Dazzling Display of Light
We wanted to see the glowworm caves when traveling to New Zealand. Glowworms live in utter darkness and light up their caves by weaving florescent webs to trap their prey. It’s a magnificent setting in Te Anau on the South Island.
Whitewater Rafting Class 5 Rapids in New Zealand
It was only day two of our Flying Kiwi experience and we were already facing the thrill ride of a lifetime. We were about to go whitewater rafting on class … Continue Reading
Tea Terraces in Thailand – Journey Through Doi Mae Salong
Did you know that Thailand had tea terraces? We didn’t either. That is until we spent a day hiking in Thailand’s tea country. Before that, we didn’t even know that … Continue Reading
What a 6.3 Earthquake Can Do to a City
I don’t know what we were expecting when we arrived to Christchurch. We knew that a devastating earthquake rocked New Zealand a mere 4 days ago but are used to the media over blowing emergency situations.
25 Amazing and Crazy Things To Around the World
Anthony of the Travel Tart writes about five thrill seeking activities that he enjoyed on his travels around the world. He writes about offeat and weird aspects of travel, but also the odd Adventure Travel activity here and there too.