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Lake Baikal

Located in south-east Siberia, the 25 million year old Lake Baikal is the oldest and the deepest (around 1640 meters) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world’s total unfrozen freshwater reserve. Also known as the ”Galapagos of Russia” its age and isolation has produced one of the world’s richest and most unusual freshwater faunas.Two thirds of the plants and animals that Lake Baikal has to offer are completely unique and can be found nowhere else in the world. Baikal is also recognized as one of the most clearest lakes in the world where almost all tourist who visit the place are stunned by the clear water. When in Russia you should definitely visit this place. In winter time, the lake is covered by the thick layer of ice, so people often make roads over the lake for shortcuts, but you can also find some creative drawings (see the pictures below).
The largest fish in Baikal is the sturgeon (Acipenser baerri baicalensis), which grows 1.8m (6ft) long and weighs more than 100kg (2201bs), also well known in Baikal world are the Baikal Seal or nerpa (Pusa sibirica), omul (Coregonus autumnalis migratorius), Baikal oil fish or golomyanka (Comephorus baicalensis), the Baikal grayling (Thymallus arcticus baicalensis). Nerpa is one of only three entirely freshwater seal populations in the world, the other two being subspecies of Ringed Seal.

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Volcano Boarding

Almost everybody has tried snowboarding, but there is a much bigger challenge waiting for you called volcano boarding. It is one of the most craziest sports ever. You have to go to Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro mountain (black mountain) in central America – the only place in the world where you can surf down an active volcano. You will have a chance to fly down the 2,380 ft high Cerro Negro on a specially designed wooden (or metal) board reaching speeds of up to 50 mph (80 km per hour). Even though the sport itself is very dangerous there is also a known fact that the volcano has already erupted 20 times to date, the last time being back in 1999. This slope is 41 degrees at its steepest and the climb to the top takes around 45 minutes. This is what makes this very extreme and if you ever try it you will surely feel your adrenalin rushing like never before. When you have achieved coming down this mountain without any fear you will be able to try anything else this planet has to offer. The cost of this experience is 23 dollars plus 5 dollars (all together around 21 euros) national park entrance, includes all equipment, transport, and 2 free mojitos, beer and snacks on return to the bar. The things you should bring along are water, a camera and a pair of sturdy shoes. Protective gear, like jump suits and goggles must be used for safety reasons.

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Atlantis Hotel in Bahamas

Located on Paradise Island, this hotel stands for one of the most fun places that you can go to. You have endless activities and options on what to do, swimming and playing with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, relaxing at the renowned Mandara Spa, playing the challenging 18-hole championship PGA course, and exploring Aquaventure, the 141-acre waterscape, featuring thrilling slides and river rides. Adults will enjoy the Caribbean’s largest and most glamorous casino, Aura nightclub, over 20 dining options and unparalleled duty-free shopping and kids won’t ever want to leave the Atlantis Kids Club or teen-friendly, Club Rush. The most fun activity is located in their water park, a water slide that is called Leap of Faith and it offers the daring and adventurous journey with a 60 ft. almost-vertical drop from the top of the world-famous and iconic Mayan Temple, propelling riders at a tremendous speed through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon. The water park has numerous other water slides, river rides, pools and a rock climbing facility. The rooms at this hotel may not be at their finest condition (for such a luxurious hotel), but that doesn’t change much since there is no reason to be in your room when you have this many adventures and things to explore and experience. The prices go from 509 dollars (390 euros) per night.

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Extreme Bali Cycling Tour

Hidden in Indonesia, Bali area offers you an unique tour you probably didn’t have a chance to experience, without buses and unapproachable for your vehicle. This tour is special, not only because it is extreme, but because you are cycling through the untouched nature that not so many people have seen. All you need is running shoes, sunblock, camera, hat and money for cash payment on the day ride. So challenge yourself with an extreme journey in three levels with small groups (up to 10 people). It will be a great workout cycling up the hills and through rice fields, visiting local villages. But most important of all you will have a good and exciting time while learning alot about the Indonesian culture and their way of living. Start your morning with a face wash in pure spring water from the mountain stream, and listening to the nature around you. The cycle tour starts with a delicious breakfast from the Labhagga Restaurant & Sky Lounge at Pacung village and passes through Baturiti and Tabanan onto Ubud along quiet village lanes. You will be also warmly welcomed by their traditional lunch after an extreme morning.
The prices are:
– $55 per rider
– $40 for children under 12
– $20 (Child under 5 years using child-seat)
For the extreme tour:
– $72 per adult rider
If you do not ask for an easy or extreme tour, you will do the intermediate. Most people who have been through this adventure have it engraved in their brain, and will always recommend you trying it also.
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Maldives

Whenever you need to get away from the city life, work, problems and such, there will be a heaven waiting for you. It is places like these that you need to save money for. It is the simple nature of this place that keeps the tourists coming. Maldives is an island nation, in the Indian Ocean, formed by a double chain of 26 atolls that consists of 1190 small islands of which only 200 are inhabited. While most come just to relax, there are also recreational activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, undersea coral watching, water scooters, windsurfing and more. The Maldives is one of the world’s premier scuba diving destinations, because of the abundance of amazing white sand beaches, coral reefs, clear warm waters, many scuba diving sites and rich marine life. You can also choose to have an adventure by renting a boat and search for peace, or have a picnic in the middle of the ocean. Visitors to Maldives do not need to apply for a visa pre-arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country. The capital city, Malé, is the only location where the foreign and domestic populations are likely to interact. The tourist resorts are not on islands where the natives live, and casual contacts between the two groups are discouraged.

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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin

Looking for a vacation far away from your obligations, willing to give some extra cash and time for relaxing and finding
your soul? Then this hotel will be the jackpot for you.
Located in Germany, Berlin, right next to the Brandenburg Gate, luxurious 5 star Adlon Kempinski
is one of the best hotels this planet can offer you. There is an airport distanced for about a 45 minutes drive. Berlins central train station only a few minutes from the hotel.
Adlon SPA will be happy to make you leave all your problems behind, relaxing your body for a whole day,
making you less stressed, or you may also choose to visit their Mediterranean-influenced gym. On the other hand if you are on a business trip this hotel will be glad to warmly welcome your partners on meetings.
If you are the exploring type than check out what you can see in Berlin that’s only a few minutes away from the hotel
– Brandenburg Gate – 0.1 km
– Tiergarten – 0.1 km
– Pariser Platz – 0.1 km
– Reichstag – 0.5 km
– Friedrichstrasse – 1 km
– Berlin Cathedral – 1.5 km
– Pergamon Museum – 1.6 km
Adlon Kempinski offers 303 top quality rooms and 81 suites. There are three different restaurants within the hotel – Lorenz Adlon,
Restaurant Quarre and the Adlon Stube.
The prices usually go from $386 to 834, depending on the room.
If you are interested in visiting this hotel check out the room availability here
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Speed Riding

If you love skiing and you are ready to take it to the next level, then speed riding is perfect for you. It may not come off as dangerous as it seems to be if you are riding through the clear area, but if you want to make it more extreme there are paths on steep mountains that make you go crazy. The biggest risk of an injury is hitting a stone or a tree, but what you experience during the ride is worth the danger. Just imagine yourself jumping and gliding from one downhill to another with your ski. Ofcourse there is a special Speed Glider on your back to slow your movement, but it does not make this attraction less extreme. The Speed Glider is similar, but only half the size of a paraglider. So these small wings are designed to make you closer to the ground, at speeds of 20 to 90 miles (30 to 145 kilometres) per hour. The price of the wing ranges from $1500 to $2000 while the weight goes from 2 to 4 kilograms. Proper equipment such as helmets, padded harnesses, and reserve parachutes can help reduce injuries. Advanced wing and ski trainings are an important requirement for this sport. So if you don’t know where to spend your next holiday, try finding some ski resort for obtaining a new experience.
Below you can see some more cool photos displaying the sport along with a video.
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Four Seasons Hotel in Miami

If you are ever passing by Miami with some extra cash and a wish to rest and ease your mind the Four Seasons Hotel will be waiting for you. It is located in the heart of Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay. The property is conveniently located less than a mile from the Miami Convention Center and is just one mile from Bayfront Park and the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel is made so that you basically never have to leave it, as it features a variety of recreational facilities including three outdoor swimming pools with spa tubs, sun decks, and a 50,000 square foot health club managed by Sports Club/LA. There is a full-service spa on site with 10 treatment rooms, a dry redwood sauna, and a steam room. Massage and beauty treatments are available and the gift shop features spa products. Dining options include casual poolside venues, seafood and international fare, and 24-hour room service. The most notable cons of this hotel is that no rooms have balconies and that they charge the Wi-Fi 14 dollars a day. Offsite recreational facilities include nearby Crandon Park and Doral Golf Courses, both world class with 18-hole championship courses. The Brickwell Tennis Club is also near the hotel and feature seven clay courts. The prices usually go from 429 dollars (320 euros) to 800 dollars (600 euros) depending on the room.

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Paragliding From the Top of Mont Blanc

Climbing Mont Blanc is a great challenge and definitely a great adventure, but from early spring to November the weather is perfect for something more challenging, climbing the mountain (which reaches the height of 4,810 meters/15,782 ft) with a paraglider and then crossing the terrain and coming down by the flying method. There are numerous ways to climb Mont Blanc. The most common route taken by paragliding pilots is from the Aiguille du Midi. If you are experienced in this sport then you have a choice of landing in Italy, France or Switzerland, because you have enough time to think about landing options, since there is an hour of gliding along the Massif du Mont Blanc. Of course you have to be informed and careful because the weather can change very fast, so always check the forecast(although they can’t always give you correct info about the winds). Also you need to know some basic information like:
– This mountain is heavily crevassed and at high altitude. Crampons, ice axe and rope are essential.
– The temperature can be very cold so take warm clothing.
– Plenty of water should be carried. It is easy to become dehydrated quickly at altitude.
– Go with pilots who have high mountain skills. It is recommended taking a mountain guide.
Below you can see some cool photos and a video regarding this post.

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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is the perfect place for people that love hiking, because it offers many stunning landscapes, and shows you the beauty of nature, and because of that it is also known as a big inspiration for artists. The Grand Canyon is an enormous national park located in Arizona. It is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,000 feet / 1,800 metres). There are many hospitable hotels that will gladly welcome you. Although the South Rim is the most accessible part of the park and is open all year, there’s a big attraction located at the West Rim, on the Hualapai Nation, called Skywalk, which is a half round bridge made of glass which reaches the height of 4000ft. You can have a great time on the skywalk watching traditional performances by Hualapai tribe members, taking a one-day white water rafting tour, landing in a helicopter at the bottom of the Grand Canyon or staying overnight in one of the cabins at the Hualapai Ranch. If you are hiking across the canyon, the South Kaibab Trail crosses the Colorado River on a narrow foot bridge 70 feet (21 meters) above the water. It is a 21 mile (34 km) hike to go from “Rim To Rim,” which is followed by a 1 mile (1.6 km) climb. That makes it an overnight hiking trip for most of the hikers. Colorado River is carved in the Grand Canyon and gives it its characteristic shape. It is believed that Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago and ever Since then, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to its present day configuration.
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