Base Jumping off Kjerag Mountain, Norway At 3,500 feet above the Fjord – it makes it an adrenaline junkies dream! Cliff Diving at La Quebrada Cliggs in Acapulco, Mexico At La Quebrada Cliffs, with heights of up to 136 feet over the Pacific, jumping is a precision sport. The timing of a jump is literally the difference between life and death because the waves below swell to a safe depth for only five seconds. The Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, UAE As the world’s fastest roller coaster,…
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Frosts can still be a hazard, keep vulnerable plants protected at night if frost is forecast. March winds are also notorious, so check exposed plants are well supported. Now is time for a thorough spring clean, weed and dig over your borders incorportating as much organic matter as you can. Mulch bare soil once you have done the work and remove moss and weeds from paths, terraces and driveways. Make new beds and borders – make the shape with sand trickled from a bottle, remove the top later of growing…
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1. Because a full passport is a happy passport. 2. And being a tourist is actually pretty awesome. 3. What’s better than a mission to see and experience everything that makes the world exciting? 4. After all, there’s only one cure for wanderlust. 5. Packing up and moving for a whole new life abroad is one of the bravest things you can do. 6. And working to fit into a new culture gives you an open mind and keeps you on your toes. 7. Who knows what great and unexpected…
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Choose a location Choose a location with the fundamental requirements for the plants you plan to grow. This usually means good exposure to direct sunlight for a minimum of 6 hours a day, a sufficient drainage to help keep the soil from becoming waterlogged. Also, consider possible pests that may visit your garden. Sample the soil material Basic soils can be sand, sandy loam, loam, loamy clay and clay. The clay soils do not drain well, sandy soils allow too much water to drain, and will need to be heavily…
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Go base jumping off Kjerag in Norway Climb Leukerbad via Ferrata in Switzerland Hike the Salcantay trail to Machu Picchu Sit on top of the world after hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Swim in Mexico’s Yucatan Cenotes Hike the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska Hike Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park That chain – that is your lifeline. Ice climb the Hyalite Canyon in Montana Go to La Tomatina in Bunol, Spain Everyone throws tomatoes at each other, and it’s insane. Walk across a frozen river on the Chadar Trek in Zanskar…
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Swing & watch TV at the same time Much more enjoyable than watching TV from an exercise bike. You may be a bit dizzy when you reach the bottom of this curly slide No garden space? No problem This is a great example of how to bring outdoor recreational activities inside. A cute little cottage equipped with a quick escape route The high walls of the pool help to prevent sand spillage Just make sure the kids how to brush off before they jump out, and keep your cat…
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Only the extreme of the extreme are prepared enough to make it to these places. Moab, Utah Moab is full of recreation, but nothing tops its mountain biking and base jumping. There are miles upon miles of off-roading terrain and red rock landscapes. Base jumping is legal is most areas around Moab and people travel from all round the world to jump off red rock archways. Haute Route, Switzerland & France Haute Route is the name given to a route with several variations undertaken on foot or by ski…
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Houseplants are the ultimate in functional decorating. They can not only brighten a space, but they can also purify the air – they are helpful in creating a more relaxing ambiance in a room. Here are the 10 beautiful houseplants that are easy to take care of and effective, try adding one to your bedroom or office space for a little dose of relaxation. Aloe Plant The gel of the aloe plant has many healing properties, from soothing skin burns and cuts to detoxing the body. It can also help…
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Great Himalaya Trail, Nepal This recently inaugurated trail is made up of a network of existing paths traversing Nepal. It will eventually form part of a 2,800 mile ‘super-trail.’ The trail crosses mountain passes up to 6,000 metres in altitude while climbing a total of 150,000 metres. Overland Adventures, South America For many young adventurers, over landing is their first experience of a long journey away from home and offers the safety of travelling in an organised group with the advantage of covering more ground than is sometimes possible in…
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