Traveling to a far away place without any friends or family sounds daunting. And it can be. However, travelers who’ve gone solo say that it lends them perspective and also helps them to have more confidence in themselves; it’s a test that can be exhilarating to pass.
Adrenaline is a hormone and neurotransmitter. When you have an adrenaline rush your heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, blood sugar and metabolism all increase. Your breathing ramps up. Your body even releases endorphins, the feel-good hormone, into your system. The feeling is thrilling. It’s exciting. Many of us find the effect of a large dose of adrenaline dumped into the…
Camping on the ground was so last year… and the thousands of years before then. The latest camping style that’s all the rage? Tree camping. Although there’s not much else to say about what it is (it’s literally camping in a tree), tree camping can be a fun and unique way to change up your usual travel experience this summer.…
Camping isn’t just about pitching a tent on a campground and singing Kumbaya around a campfire anymore. Nowadays, there’s a form of camping for every interest. Love the outdoors but hate the idea of sleeping in a tent and going to the bathroom in the woods? Try glamping (glamour + camping). Or, are you a cycling enthusiast who wants to…
While some people wouldn’t even dream of climbing anything higher than a flight of stairs, others embrace the opportunity with open arms—and maybe a helmet, rope, and some carabiners. Rock climbing can be a truly adventurous and thrilling activity, whether you’re just learning in a climbing gym or scaling a massive limestone wall in Greece. Yes, it’s a great way…
To some, the thought of jumping hundreds of feet off a cliff into a pool of water below is terrifying. And then there are those who think, Where can I sign up? If you’re part of the latter group of adrenaline junkies, you’ve probably done your fair share of thrilling activities. But there are some places around the world that…
If you love the outdoors but hate the idea of sleeping in a stuffy tent, living off of burgers and hot dogs, and “showering” with wet naps every day, you may be interested in this alternative option to camping: Glamping. What’s glamping you ask? Glamping, otherwise known as glorious camping, is a luxury version of the traditional camp experience. For…
Anyone whose bucket list includes scaling the world’s highest mountains but is too cautious to take on the treacherous beast that is Mt. Everest, this list is for you. Traveling across exotic paths to the peak of a towering snow-capped mountain is a dream for many. And even though it doesn’t seem like you’ve accomplished an incredible feat unless you’ve…
Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner recently captivated the world with his 24-mile leap from the edge of space to a nice soft landing in the New Mexico desert. During his leap into history, Baumgartner reached speeds of 834 miles an hour. Well, damn. In honor of Fearless Felix, here are 10 extreme things you can do as you travel the globe…
This Friday, October 5th is the 50th of the first James Bond film, Dr. No. Over the last five decades, 007 has traversed the globe while battling bad guys, and he’s always done it style. But he hasn’t always… uh… made healthy choices. And sometimes it showed, like when a pudgy Sean Connery huffed and puffed his way through Diamonds…
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