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Adventure holidays have never been more popular, and rock climbing is the perfect adventure. It combines adrenaline with stunning scenery and (under the right circumstances) provides a physical challenge is much safer than it really feels. With a guide or an experienced and qualified instructor, climbing is actually a very safe sport. The hazards can [...]
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Iif you’re anything like me, you’d kill to make it to any of the best places to see the northern lights. Before scientists cracked the mystery of the auroras, men were drawn and fascinated by these dancing and magical lights that were often found in mythology and legends. In Roman Mythology, it is said that [...]
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As part of the effort to encourage travel to the recovering areas around Christchurch and South Island, this week we’re supporting the Blog4NZ effort with a series of articles promoting tourism to New Zealand. New Zealand is one of the world’s most remote countries to begin with. It is home to the “most remote city [...]
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Today’s interview segment is with possibly our most humorous “guest” yet – you see, he’s not even human. And, he’s a cheeky little… guy. In fact, after reluctantly agreeing to allow me to call and interview him, his first response to my list of “what to do” Banff questions was: This is completely BS. Slightly [...]
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Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than a little bit of rain. If you are ever unfortunate enough to have had rain interrupt a family camping trip you know that staying dry is only half the battle – managing your children’s morale is really the ultimate goal. Unless you are camping in the Arizona deserts, [...]
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Who would imagine that a very small town in a cold, remote location in Canada could attract thousands of tourists from all over the world? But Churchill does seem to have something exiting to offer most of the year despite harsh weather conditions. Situated on the North Western banks of Hudson Bay in the province [...]
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All I knew about the biggest sand desert of the world, before moving to UAE, was that it’s the world’s biggest sand desert. Soon after moving here, I read Wilfred Thesiger’s Arabian Sands. The book describes his attempts to map the sand desert and his adventures while crossing the Empty Quarter. It was my introduction [...]
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In the quest for finding the ultimate travel experience, sometimes we are apt to follow the leader a bit. While here at Sharing Travel Experiences we try to offer a well-rounded picture of your options and alternatives, we can’t cover everything. Nor have we been everywhere (despite the impression). That’s why I love the advice [...]
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I will admit – I am a scary places and haunted house junkie. I love to be frightened and terrified beyond my wits, which is easily done in a scary place since I usually travel solo! Please don’t keep reading unless you’re ready to hear about some of the scariest places on Earth. Prepare to [...]
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Have ever been at a crossroads in life, a point where you were actively looking for the next thing but weren’t sure what you were looking for? That’s exactly where we find Erik Mirandette in his travelogue, The Only Road North. It’s not just an emotional travel tale, but but in fact a powerful, visceral [...]
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