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Daily Women Travel Tips
In wide open countries with limited transportation, your best option may be to rent a vehicle.
Perched behind the wheel, the open road is at your mercy.
Drive for as long as you see fit and stop wherever you want.
Access places seldom seen by the common tourist. Continue
Eisriesenwelt is German and means “The World of Ice Giants.”
It looks like it came straight out of a science fiction novel.
Even before you start the steep ascent up the bare, craggy mountain face, you see it…
A giant hole that looks like the entrance to a dragon’s lair.
The locals refused to go into it for centuries, believing it was the doorway to hell.
From the outside, it’s easy to see why…
If you come to Albania for one reason, let it be for a timeless ride on the famous Lake Komani Ferry.
Essentially a reservoir with the appearance of a Norwegian fjord, this “lake” is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Passengers slowly glide by on a beat up old ferry through a great big gorge with colossal mountains shooting up more than 3300 feet (1000m) on all sides.
Don’t forget to bring your video camera along, you will want proof to show your friends.Continue
Welcome to the end of the world. Cruising through Patagonia’s fjords, you’ll weave in and around countless inlets, islands and channels as you head towards the very end of South America.
While it may feel isolated, you are not alone. Elephant seals and Magellanic penguins are popular in this area (October is nesting season for penguins; breeding season for seals) and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to observe them in their natural habitat.
Didn’t anyone tell you?
Serbia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.
With five national parks, numerous mountain ranges, endless vineyards and delightful cities and villages, Serbia is a joy from border to border. What stands out in a country full of attractive sites? One place has an incomparable beauty that will make you feel like you have entered the Garden of Eden. Continue
The dark past of Puerta Del Diablo doesn’t stop the tourists calling.
Located in Los Planes De Renderos, Puerto Del Diablo, better known as the Devil’s Door, comprises two striking boulders that reach for the sky. Take a peek between them and you’ll see that they serve as a window to the sights of El Salvador, the panoramas sprawling out to the Pacific coast and beyond.Continue
Roughly a third of the size of Rhode Island, this tiny country is big on beautiful mountains and full with activities both in the summer and winter. Of the millions that visit each year, most arrive in winter to hit the pristine slopes.
If skiing is your thing, you could hardly find a place to get more bang for your buck.Continue
Head to where the desert meets the plain and where the plains meet the mountains. To where wildlife is protected and where nomadic cultures thrive. Head towards a microcosm of Mongolia. Head to the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park.
Mongolia’s largest national park is located to the west of the small town of Dalanzadgad. Bordering China, the park encompasses an area stretching from the Gobi desert to the Altai mountains.
A trip to the park can be made worthwhile either by traveling independently or as part of an organized group. While a planned tour will stick to the ‘must-see’ spots, an independent trip can encompass many more of the seldom traveled regions.Continue
Putting in an effort to achieve a goal tends to make the results all the more satisfying. Such is certainly the case with a hike up to the top of Masada. The ancient ruins and the view across the desert are worth all the sweat and aches of ascension.
Masada stands at only 190 feet (58m) above sea level, however the base of the mountain is below sea level so numbers are slightly deceiving.Continue
It’s a country within a country. A tiny enclave on a hill surrounded on all sides by the historical and cultural might of Italy. Although it is less than a tenth of the size of New York City, The Republic of San Marino packs a big punch.
San Marino is the oldest republic in Europe, having been established as an autonomous state in 301AD. Located in central Italy, it is the third smallest country in Europe after the Vatican and Monaco, with a total land area of 23 square miles (61 sq km). Though less than 30,000 people live in the country, it receives more than 3.5 million visitors per year.
It’s all downhill from here…
… but in the case of the Blue Mountains bike tour, this is a good thing.
After all, there’s no such thing as a slog on a negative slope.
To enjoy the benefits of a downhill bike ride without the efforts required to reach the summit, sign yourself up for a bike tour in the Blue Mountains.Continue
It’s one of the great train journeys on earth. The Denali Star plies its way through the rugged wilderness of Alaska, allowing passengers to witness wild animals, small frontier towns and a constantly changing environment.
It gives you a sense of the past, how it must have been all over the Americas just a few hundred years ago, when nature’s unbounded glory stretched from sea to sea.
Crete, a utopia for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
With over 3,000 caves, 100 gorges, towering mountains and vast plateaus to explore, Crete offers more than a lifetime of exploration.
So strap on your boots, the islands most unforgettable sights await you. Continue
Are you afraid of heights? Then stay away. Stay far, far away.
There are no fences, guardrails or uniformed men, and nothing between you and one hell of a majestic view.
Most people hold their breath as they inch their way to the edge, fighting fear so they can peer over the cliff to the breathtaking fjords below.
Then there are the crazy ones who stride confidently to the edge. And jump.
Hiking in the middle of the rainforest, you make your way up to a cloudy peak. You’ve passed beyond streams and through lush vegetation to get to your goal. It would be a challenge to take pictures that weren’t worthy of a postcard.
What country have you traveled to? What hoops have you had to leap through? What did you obtain?
None if you’re American. You’re hiking in the free state of Puerto Rico.Continue
Whistler - located just 77 miles (125 km) from Vancouver – is widely considered one of the world’s finest ski resorts. While it is a four-season resort, Whistler really shines in winter; while snowboarding and skiing remain its main draw every possible winter activity – including cross-country skiing, ice skating and climbing – is available.
Now let’s be honest: it’s crowded. Really crowded.
Over 2 million lift tickets are sold each year, making it the most popular (read: busy) ski resort in North America. Fortunately, Whistler is also one of North America’s largest ski resorts, and easily handles a surprising number of visitors on its 200+ slopes and twelve ski bowls.Continue
After arriving at a resort via plane and taxi, there is little desire to hop right back in a car to travel. Giving up fresh air for a stuffy car isn’t exactly an enticing prospect. Unfortunately, while distances to destinations may be short, they could prove a little too far for walking. In such cases, consider renting a bike.
On the seat of a bicycle, you’ll not only get where you want to go, you’ll also do it at your own pace. You can soak up your environment while putting in a moderate physical effort. This is especially applicable in Moorea. Continue
To lay eyes upon them for the first time is surreal. Even after you squint and rub your eyes, you’ll still question if you’re seeing things properly.
The Meteoras, which translates to “suspended in the air,” are astounding pillars of towering sandstone rock that resemble an arm punching through the flat plains, as if reaching for the heavens. And to top it off (literally), daring monks chose to build their monasteries at the tip-pity top, as if suspended in thin air. Continue
Take advantage of every opportunity to conquer nature. Reach the highest heights, head to the deepest depths, and soar over the landscape like you have wings.
When observation doesn’t satisfy that thrill-seeking urge, plan a trip to Toro Negro.
On a heavily forested island, Toro Negro is a highlight among Puerto Rico’s many parks. Covering around 11 square miles (28km2), the park is a collection of dense vegetation, cool waters, and a particularly high peak.
The home of Cerro de Punta, Puerto Rico’s highest point, is often overlooked in favor of the El Yunque National Forest. However, those who make the trip to the understated forest aren’t likely to regret it.Continue
The Annapurna Circuit.
A hike that’s forever been out shined by it’s taller brother – Everest.
But Everest is not for everyone.
For those looking for an enjoyable 18-21 day trek through the Himalaya without the hordes of crowds…
Consider hiking the Annapurna circuit…
