Getting Out Of Quito, Ecuador: Day, Weekend and Weeklong Excursions
While Quito, Ecuador, offers many opportunities for Inca history, diverse architecture, and trendy restaurants, my favorite part about visiting this busy city during was its side trips. In less than three hours you can be hiking through waterfall-filled forests, climbing one of the world’s tallest volcanoes, browsing an important cultural market and even standing in…Read more...
How To Prepare For An Extreme Adventure
You know the feeling. You want to go out and play but you have that nagging feeling of nervousness. What if you’re bungee jumping and the line breaks? Skydiving and your parachute doesn’t open? White water rafting and you get sucked under a rapid? While the first time you do something is pretty much always anxiety-inducing, there…Read more...
Conquering My Fear Of Heights At Portland Creek Canyon, Colorado
“Nine out of 10 of the people who canyon here make it safely to the bottom,” assures Bill, our guide from San Juan Mountain Guides. I gulp, peeking over the 50-foot, precarious ledge. My foot accidentally kicks a small rock, sending it crashing incessantly against the side of the mountain. That could be me. Of…Read more...
Biking Across America: A Tale Of Loss And Life Regained
On a sunny day in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Wyatt Akin and Stephen Prince return from their usual morning bike ride. It is bright and sunny, the kind of day that makes everyone feel invincible. But for these boys, life doesn’t look as bright on the inside as it does on the outside. Prince finds…Read more...
Reaching The Summit Of The United States’ Most Visited Peak
At 14,110 feet, Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s “fourteeners,” mountain peaks reaching 14,000 feet or higher. Although not the highest, Pikes Peak is the country’s most visited mountain, with more than a half million people reaching the summit each year. While hiking is how many people choose to brag about their reaching the top…Read more...
8 Websites Offering Unique Tours Around The World
While it can be worthwhile booking a tour through a big-name company when traveling, it can get boring seeing a new city in the same old fashion. To do something off beat and interesting, these companies are offering unique tours and activities created and led by locals. Gidsy A marketplace for local and unusual experiences,…Read more...
10 Quirky Taboos From Around The World
Did you know there are actually rules on how to use chop sticks in Asian countries? Or that in some places it is considered unsanitary and disrespectful to eat with your left hand? And you thought packing was stressful! Use this as a guide to steer clear of heckling, embarrassment, offending the dead, and having…Read more...
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