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Amazing Rainy places in the world! Dec 28

There are amazing rainy places in the world that you have to see. Based on the information got from the wikipedia the places that get the most of the rain in the world are Cherrapunji – India, Mount Wai’ale’ale – Hawaii, and Tutunendo – Colombia.

Mount Waiʻaleʻale records an average rainfall of about 426 inches since the year 1912. The highest rainfall in this place is recorded at 683 inches in the year 1982. This mount is considered as one of the wettest places. This is found at an elevation of 5148 feet which is the second highest point in the Kaua’i islands of Hawaii.

Mount Waialeale Amazing Rainy places in the world!

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The rainfall in Cherrapunji, India averages to 11,430 mm which is about 450 inches. The highest rainfall recorded in Cherrapunji was in the year 1861 at 22,987 mm which is approximately 905 inches.

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Another place in India, the Mawsynram in Meghalaya has recorded an average rainfall of 11,873 mm taken over a period of 38 years by peon of the Public Works Department.

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One of the other places with more rainfall in the world is Tutunendo in Chocó, Colombia. The rainfall here averages to 11,394 mm in a year which is approximately 448 inches. The highest rainfall recorded in this town is 26,303 mm (1,035.6 inches) in the year 1974.

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Places to go in USA for the Adventure lovers!

Places to go in USA for the Adventure lovers!

Incredible diving destinations you can’t miss

Incredible diving destinations you can’t miss

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Places to go in USA for the Adventure lovers! Dec 28

For those adventure lovers there are places that you should never miss in the USA. Make sure that you have visited the following places if you are an adventure lover!

1. Shipwreck diving in the Lake Superior in Minnesota is one of the activities that you should never miss. Here you got to see all that an ocean can give you in the waters of Grand Portage, Minnesota. This is located near the Isle Royale National Park. The ship wrecks are preserved perfectly with the fresh water in the lake.

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2. The Hiking stretch from the south to north, between Kings Canyon National Park and the Yosemite National Park, through the Inyo National Park is about 195 miles. This stretch is the best for those who love hiking. It is very challenging to go hiking and definitely not for the weak hearted.

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3. Epic surfing in the Humboldt County in California is for those who love surfing. Combining picturesque cliff walls and coastal redwoods you get about 80 miles of excellent surfing. Suring the Lost Coast is a must.

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4. For those daring climbers there is Mt. Rainier in Washington. It is the 22nd highest peak in the USA. With the technical difficulty in climbing, it is one of the most challenging peaks to climb.

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5. The Grand Canyon in Arizona is an excellent place for rowing in a dory. The rushing Colorado River gives you the thrill you need in rowing on a raft.

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6.. For those biking lovers the Continental Divide Trail is a place not to miss. From Montana in the north to the New Mexico in the south, the 2490 miles through mountains, desert, and prairie is a challenging cycling trip. You come across a total elevation of about 200000 feet during the trip.

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Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

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Incredible diving destinations you can’t miss Dec 28

For those who love diving there are interesting destinations across the world. The following five incredible destinations are for those who want an exciting experience in diving!

1. Micronesia

The Micronesia is a destination that has Japanese vessel wrecks from World War II. These are something that are part of the history and are available in Truk Chuuk. The islands of Micronesia are a beautiful place for dive resorts, shore dives, liveaboards, and drop-offs. These are one that an ardent diving lover won’t miss.

Micronesia Incredible diving destinations you can’t miss

2. Belize

Belize, the second largest barrier reef system in the world stretches from the Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay of Honduras. In between it crosses the Belize. It is an excellent place for many varieties of corals and species of fishes. Some of them include the Caribbean Reef sharks and the Mako sharks.

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3. British Columbia, Canada

Diving in British Columbia, Canada is once in a lifetime experience for those who are interested in diving. The waters in British Columbia are packed with interesting marine life, like wolf eels, giant octopi, nudibranchs, and white ghost anemones. The strong tidal currents in the British Columbia make it a challenging place for the divers. As a diver you can’t miss this place.

British Columbia Incredible diving destinations you can’t miss

4. North Carolina, USA

The coast of North Carolina, USA between Cape Fear and Cape Hatteras which is also called the Graveyard of the Atlantic is a place with many shipwrecks and excellent marine life. This is a place that is very popular among the divers as they can come across the maritime history, technical diving and underwater photography. Divers of all levels can experience the beauty of this place. Chances are that you may be approached by a Sand Tiger there.

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5. Red Sea

The Red Sea is a place with diverse and rich marine life which is comparable to the Antarctica. More than 1000 species of invertebrates, 200 species of coral and 1000 species of fishes are found in the Red Sea. For any person interested in wreck diving, it is a place that can’t be missed. The Gubal Straits is a place for seeing wrecks.

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Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

Places to go in USA for the Adventure lovers!

Places to go in USA for the Adventure lovers!

Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India Dec 28

India is a place rich in places for adventure tourism. The following are five destinations in India that can’t be missed by adventure enthusiasts.

1. Gulmarg a place in the Himalayas in also called the ‘meadow of flowers’. Many picturesque views might enthrall you in this location. It is a good place for long walks. You can see the beauty of Kashmir from Gulmarg. Other places to explore are the Haramukh and Nanga Parbat.

Gulmarg Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

2. A place in India for adventure sports, wildlife camps, jungle safaris, and jungle camps is the Jim Corbett National Park in the foothills of Himalayas. If you are adventure lover this is one that you can’t miss.

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3. For adventure sports like skiing, trekking, and hiking another place in India is Manali. A lot of tourists throng this place due to the number of monasteries, temples, landscapes, passes and waterfalls.

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4. The Zanskar valley over the Pensi La in the Ladakh regions is an excellent place for trekking. There are a lot of passes in this region. Trekking trails from Lamayuru into the Zanskar valley, Padum to Markha valley and to Panikhar over the Pensi La are popular among the trekking lovers. .

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5. A part of the Garhwal range of mountain in Uttaranchal called the Auli is an excellent place for skiing lovers. It is one of the very few places that is popular with the skiing lovers.

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Incredible places in Antarctica for adventure! Dec 28

For any person who wants new adventure experience that is full of Ice camping, ice climbing, ice diving, sea kayaking, sailing, photography, and to look at the lives of the whales, seals and birds apart from glaciology, the area south of South America, Australia, New Zealand is the one that they have to go for. Before the Antarctica there are many islands that give you all these experience in adventure.

Diving in Antarctica Peninsula

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The Antarctica Peninsula is full of icebergs and penguins. It is an excellent place to explore the icy waters of Antarctica. Grounded icebergs and fast ice are the place for diving in this peninsula.

Trekking and Climbing in Antarctica

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Climbing in Antarctica Incredible places in Antarctica for adventure!

The West coast of Antarctica is full of mountains and these are the places for ice climbing and trekking. Full of grounded icebergs you can be proud to be the first to explore these unexplored areas. Now and then you can watch whales pass by when you need some rest.

Largest Ice Shelf – The Ross

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The largest ice shelf called the Ross with hundreds of feet thickness is of the size of Spain. You can see massive icebergs in these areas. Further moving on you can reach the Scott and Shackleton expedition huts to learn more about exploration in Antarctica.

South Orkney Islands

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Submarine mountains link the Antarctica with these groups of islands. These are breeding grounds for Weddel seals. Nesting Penguins are found in the Coronation Island. The Laurie Island has an Argentinean meteorological station. You can look for the largest bird called the albatross in these areas and for punky Macaroni penguins.

South Sandwich Islands

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These are active volcanic islands which are covered with snow and ice. These are inhospitable areas. Glaciers cover almost 80 percent of these islands. For more than half of the year they are covered with ice.

Top 5 Wildlife vacations in Africa for family Dec 28

Africa and the Middle East have a very ancient history along with rich cultural heritage. This gives way to a lot of exciting places to wander in Africa with your family. Deserts in Morocco, Wildlife in Botswana and Tanzania, safari in the Kruger National Park and an exciting canoe trip in Botswana are something that everybody would wish to experience with their family.

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Morocco is famous for its desert and any family willing to have an adventure in the deserts of Morocco like a nomad can definitely find this place interesting. You are not short of sumptuous food, good transport and comfort accommodation in Morocco. A camel ride in the Sahara is something everybody would like to have. Relaxing in the Essaouira beach and traveling to the Atlas Mountains can also be done.

Tanzania’s Wildlife Safari

An adventure with camping in the wild along with your family and tracking the leopards, buffalo, rhino, elephants and the lions would be a fun that you would remember for your lifetime. The wildlife safari has something for everyone in your family.

Uganda

The Bwindi National Park in Uganda is more popular among the tourists. Your family can meet another family viz. a Gorilla family in the mountains that have a lot of gorillas. It is said that half of the world’s gorilla population is in these mountains.

Kruger National Park’s Wildlife Safari

The Kruger National Park has about 147 species of mammals, 100 species of reptiles, 49 species of African fish, 300 species of trees, 34 types of amphibians, and 500 species of birds. And for the wild you have the lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants and the white rhino. With all these do you think the wildlife safari would be short of excitement?

Wetlands in Botswana

The wetlands in Botswana are more popular among the tourists for the canoe trip. In this trip you can watch the hippos, antelopes, and even the lions’ drinking water. A canoe trip will be such an exciting trip for your whole family. It is sure that the kids would enjoy this very much.

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Top Five Family Vacation Destinations in Africa! Dec 28

Egypt 300x225 Top Five Family Vacation Destinations in Africa!With rich culture and ancient history Africa is not short of vacation destinations for the whole family. Here are the top five destinations that one must definitely visit with their family.

Egypt

Egypt brings the ancient history to the minds of the young people. The younger generation would love to know about the ancient history. It is also an adventurous destination with a lot of pharaoh’s tombs and pyramids available there. Exploring the desert in a camel, snorkel in Red Sea, shopping around the Khan al-Khalili market, and seeing the Karnak temple in the night with all the lights on are some of the exciting experiences that a family gets in Egypt.

Arabian Nights in Oman

Oman is another destination that brings you some exciting nights in the deserts under the star lit sky. The Arabian Nights experience is more popular among the tourists. The beautiful beaches of Ras Al Jinz gives you the experience of watching the turtles nest.

Abu Simbel Festival in Egypt

Want to have a taste of Indiana Jones for yourself and your kids? Then you have to attend the annual festival in Egypt on February 22nd and October 22nd. The Abu Simbel temple will be packed to the crowd on the Ramses II’s birthday. It is on this day that he rose to the throne.

Sand boarding in Namibia

Namibia has some of the largest sand dunes of the world in Swakopmund. Sand boarding down these sand dunes is one of the popular activities here. Horse riding and quad biking is also done in these deserts. Seafood in the coast of Cape Cross and visiting the rock arts in Twyfelfontein are some of the activities that your family would love to do.

Victoria Falls and the Upper Zambezi River in Zambia / Zimbabwe

Witness the largest curtain of water in the Victoria Falls. You could canoe in the waters above the falls in the Zambezi River and camp out along the way.

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Five destinations not to miss in Iceland! Dec 28

Iceland is a place that is very different than you would have imagined it to be. Glaciers, geysers, solfataras, waterfalls, volcanoes, raging rivers, whales and other surprises await you on your tour to Iceland. If you are planning for a trip to Iceland, then you have to visit the following places without fail.

The Blue Lagoon

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The geothermal pool of Iceland is one of the popular destinations for the tourists. Although it is crowded, it is worth to visit this place. Mineral rich seawater is fed to the Blue Lagoon from the nearby geothermal plant. This place looks like a twilight zone with people covered in white mud and the steam rolling.

Northern Lights

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The Northern Lights are one of the natural wonders of the world and it is seen from September to April in Iceland. It is a must to see this wonder if you are in this region during this period.

Gullfoss

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gullfoss Five destinations not to miss in Iceland!

This is one of the popular waterfalls in Iceland that flows from 105 ft into a canyon. It is very beautiful to see this wonder on sunny days when you can see the rainbow shimmering on the wall of spray kicking up.

Jokulsarlon

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This lagoon created with the retreat of the Breioamerkurijokull glacier. This natural phenomenon happened between 1920 and 1965. A beautiful lagoon was created after the retreat of this glacier. This lagoon has a lot of icebergs floating in it and it is a spectacular scene to watch ice crash into this lagoon.

Trekking the Glaciers

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The glaciers of Iceland get sturdy during the winter months. All you have to do is to just walk through the glacier and bring out the explorer in you. It is common to tourists walk through the glaciers in Iceland.

With friendly local people and beautiful nature it is a good experience to tour Iceland!

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The world most dangerous places to live cause by Mother Nature

The world most dangerous places to live cause by Mother Nature

Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

Adventure destinations you can’t miss in India

Beautiful cities in Europe for the night life Dec 27

Ibiza Spain 300x225 Beautiful cities in Europe for the night lifeIbiza, Spain
Ibiza’s proudly claims itself to be the biggest party spot on the planet. Located off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, the island draws hedonists from across the European continent.

The pre-partying starts at about 11 each night where the partygoers gather at bars to have drinks before heading out to the real party later on in the night. The big party doesn’t start until 2AM and last until 8. The main parties focus on techno music and dancing. At some of the world-famous clubs, like Espuma (Spanish for foam), foam is pumped out to the dance floor and can pile above sight level – be sure to be dressed for the occasion. A lot of Ibiza veterans comment that the best aspect of the party atmosphere there is that partygoers aren’t so caught up in their outward appearance, but their “inner” beauty.

After the night parties are the “after hours” clubs which open at 8am and last until noon. After that, partygoers can return to their hotels and sleep it off or just head to the beach and get ready for another night of partying. Honestly, not a lot of sleep happens here. Check hotels in Ibiza through Ratestogo.

Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam is Europe’s party headquarters. It doesn’t matter what time of the year, in Amsterdam the party never stops. In Amsterdam party activities that are traditionally taboo in other countries are completely legal.
Amsterdam is also famous for its coffee shops.

The nightlife in Amsterdam is also excellent. It’s not uncommon for after-hours parties to last until noon here. There are numerous pubs and clubs. The most lively times of the week are Wednesday through Sunday while on Mondays and Tuesdays everyone tries to catch up on their sleep.

Athens, Greece
The Greeks have always known how to party. After all, the term “hedonism” does find its roots in the Greek word for pleasure – hedon. In Athens, many will notice that the working people go home for naps in the middle of the day. This is because the parties last until 4 o’clock the following morning. Along the beach in Glyfada are indoor/outdoor dance clubs that attract the top DJs from around the world.

Typically, Athens clubs are a little dressy (for men, anyway) where men may be required to wear slacks. More casual bars are located around the harbor area if strutting your stuff isn’t on the agenda.

However, while in Athens it is important to be wary of the “tourist trap” bars located around the Plaka area. Preying particularly on men, women approach asking to buy drinks where the drink ends up being something quite expensive, like an entire bottle of Dom Perignon.

Stockholm, Sweden
For the citizens of Stockholm, partying on the weekends is just not enough. Here, the Wednesday night party has become very common. The long sun-filled summer evenings and, conversely, the long winter nights in Scandanavia give the Swedes a strong commitment to a thriving nightlife.

Admission prices to the hippest clubs in the Stureplan area of Stockholm can be somewhat expensive, upwards of 70 Kronor, but that is a small price to pay for a wonderful, memorable evening. Some of the most popular night spots include Kungsträdgarden and Skansen. Many clubs stay open until 4 or even 5am. After a hectic nigh, you can crash at a last minute hotel in Stockholm.

St. Tropez, France
St. Tropez, widely known as the playground for the rich and famous and for its unmatched party scene, is located along the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea. Here it is quite probably to hobnob with the rich and famous in clubs like Les Caves du Roy in the Hotel Byblos and Bodega de Papagayo, which attracts a younger crowd. There is also an Irish club with plenty of Guinness and live music. For men, be sure to bring a lady with you so you may gain entrance to the clubs.

Obviously, travel to St. Tropez is quite expensive so those on tighter budgets may wish to lodge in Nice or Cannes and make an evening trip to St. Tropez with perhaps a single night’s stay (for recovery) in Lou Cagnard or Le Baron. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking money. You may even be able to find some alcohol at a hotel in St. Tropez.

Munich, Germany

If Spain has a runner-up in the party country category, Germany is the runner-up. All German cities are populated with great bars and clubs. However, Munich is the best place to party in Germany. Home to a large college-age population, and world-famous for its beer-fueled Oktoberfest, Munich has the perfect mix for a good party.

Like other locations in Europe, evening gatherings start at bars before venturing to the late-night dance clubs where party-seekers meet up with others seeking the same. Then, it’s off to the clubs that stay open until 4am. Some of the more famous include Prinzregentenstrabe 1 (P1 for short), a stylish club for the beautiful people that at one time was a USO during WWII and 4004, aptly named for the 4004 square meters this club covers. Here a few hotels nearby in Munich.

Florence, Italy
Forget the boring old Eternal City, Florence is where it’s at if you are looking to party. Home to a large population of students, the prime partying age, Florence is full of young people venturing out for their taste of freedom. The drinking age is 18 here, so the scene is definitely young.

Wine flows freely at bars and clubs that stay open until 3am – quite late by Italian standards. The best night spots are located in the Oltrarno, south of the Arno River and in the Piazza della Signoria. Dress style at the bars and clubs here is quite stylish and leaning towards the conservative. Freshen up at your Florence hotel before going out for a long party.

Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is definitely an up and comer and is not usually thought of in lists of the best places to party in Europe. Budapest has come a long way since the oppressive Communist regime was deposed in 1989. During advertised ‘club nights’ dance clubs stay open until 4am and feature DJs from around the world. Some of the more interesting clubs include A38, an old Ukrainian stone-carrying ship refurbished and permanently moored in the Danube and the Bahnhof Music Club featuring talented local DJs and a dance floor packed with the beautiful people.

Budapest also has quite a few casinos along the Danube river; the area is known locally as the Dunakorzó. These are usually of the high brow type, are located in luxury hotels, and require formal dress.

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Five breathtaking Canadian attractions! Dec 14
Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Although there are many attractions in Canada the following attractions are some that would be appreciated by all. The Canadian Rockies, The Niagara Falls, The Pacific Rim National Park, Baffin Island, and the Old Quebec City are never to be missed on your tour to Canada.

Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are heavily glaciated and this gives them the sharp pointed looks as opposed to the American Rockies that are rounded. These sharp pointed mountains are separated by valleys in U shapes that give these a very beautiful look that one cannot see in other parts of the world. The Canadian Rockies are very different than the other mountain ranges.

Niagara Falls

The thunderous sound of the Niagara Falls and the mesmerizing looks of the falls are one that you can’t forget in your lifetime. It is one of the amazing natural wonders the world has to give you.

Pacific Rim National Park

You have to visit the Pacific Rim National Park to witness nature in its raw form. Luxurious hotels along the coastline give you a stunning view of nature. Surfers would also love to be in this place with a lot of surfing activity going on.

Baffin Island (Oikiqtaaluk)

Raw nature at its beauty is found in the Baffin Island. Natural sceneries untouched by mankind is still there to enthrall you. the villages that you come across occasionally are in line with nature and the people who live there respect nature very much. Baffin Island being above the artic circle you can witness midnight sun and polar nights in Pangnirtung and north. Wildlife is in abundance that includes whales, polar bear, arctic hare, wolf, seals, shore and sea birds.

Old Quebec City

The Old Quebec City is the only city north of Mexico that is fortified with its wall still exiting. It is declared as the World Heritage site since 1985 by the UNESCO. The Old Quebec City celebrated its 400th anniversary in the year 2008.