There are so many things to do in Antigua Guatemala that you could easily lose yourself for days just walking through the streets at its centre. Look a little further afield, though, and you'll find volcanoes of various difficulty levels waiting to be summited. One such volcano the Pacaya Volcano - can be climbed in half a day and the hike includes … [Read more...]
Semuc Champey: the Best Tour in Central America
The Semuc Champey tour is a full day of caving, tubing, slides, swings, bridge jumps, cliff jumps, and a steep climb to one of the prettiest natural views you'll ever see. It's an all-round adventure and an absolute must for anyone who likes to live a bit on the wild side. But first you have to get there... GETTING TO SEMUC CHAMPEY To reach … [Read more...]
Top Five Wild Adventures Worldwide
From Latin America to the Antipodes, I've racked my memory for experiences that stand out to me as adventurous and unique. I've remembered times when I was either alone, or with a small group of people, working together to achieve a common goal. I've tried to cover different regions of the world and different kinds of activities - those on land, at … [Read more...]
Legendary Black Water Rafting Part II: The Black Abyss
The first time I visited New Zealand, just over a year ago, my sister and I had intended to do the Black Abyss tour with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company in Waitomo. Beginning with a rappel into Ruakuri cave, but followed up with some leisurely tubing, it sounded like the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. HEAVY RAIN AFFECTS … [Read more...]
Night Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
For a certified scuba diver, deciding whether or not to dive the Great Barrier Reef is a no brainer and you should really make the most of it by considering a Great Barrier Reef liveaboard. Deciding whether or not to try night diving on the Great Barrier Reef is a whole new ball game. For someone who's never been night diving before, it begs a few … [Read more...]
AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns
I did my first bungy jump in New Zealand and I was petrified. By the time I'd left New Zealand I'd done three - the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Ledge and the Nevis. The aim was to fight my fears. Did I? Well...no. It was my Contiki guide Trys who talked me into doing the AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns. We'd just rounded off an amazing two-week trip from … [Read more...]
Jet Packing Adventures on the Gold Coast
One of things you have to do when you're in Surfers Paradise is sample the night life. The city never sleeps! The other thing you have to do is jet packing. If you've ever wondered what it's like to fly, this is probably the closest you will ever come. HOW JET PACKING WORKS The Jetpack uses water for high-density propulsion. A long, … [Read more...]
Sea Kayaking in Byron Bay – Capsizing with Dolphins
I've been kayaking a few times - on the sea in Abel Tasman, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, and along the river in the centre of Melbourne - but none of those experiences prepared me for sea kayaking in Byron Bay. WHY IS SEA KAYAKING IN BYRON BAY THE BEST? There are two main reasons why kayaking in Byron Bay stands out. First, you have a … [Read more...]
Surf School with Mojo Surf
It's not really acceptable to spend more than a couple of weeks in Australia and not try surfing. The climate, beaches and surf all lend themselves well to this sport and it's a lot of fun, even as a beginner. As part of the BEACHES AND REEFS tour run by Contiki, I visited Spot X at Coff's Harbour to learn more from Mojo Surf. TAKE AN ADVENTURE … [Read more...]
An Adventure with Manly Kayak Centre
Sometimes, you don't have to go very far to find adventure, and this couldn't have been more true than of when I lived in Manly, Sydney. A friend of mine had found a 2-4-1 voucher in a booklet so, fully laden with cameras and a picnic, we headed down to the Manly Kayak Centre at 9 am on a Sunday. For $70 we hired two single kayaks for the entire … [Read more...]
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