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Pamir Highway: Day1- Dushanbe – Nurak – KalaiKhum A guide to Ushuaia | Argentina Walking with the Penguins | Ushuaia, Argentina Tyrolienne in French alps, the highest zipline in the world The best way to do a road trip in Scotland

Pamir Highway: Day1- Dushanbe – Nurak – KalaiKhum

Starting the Pamir Highway road trip from Dushanbe with stop overs at Nurak lookout, Shurobod pass and reaching QalaiKhumb on the Panj river.

A guide to Ushuaia | Argentina

Before we came to Ushuaia, we were told the city is just a gateway to Antarctica and there isn’t much to do around. But the...

Walking with the Penguins | Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in South America and a gateway to Antarctica. Most cruise ships heading to Antarctica leave from the harbor of Ushuaia....

Tyrolienne in French alps, the highest zipline in the world

  I hear some French sentences blurting out on the satellite phone, then I hear the snapping sound of the spring brake being pulled away....

The best way to do a road trip in Scotland

We recently were on a road trip through Scotland and it was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful experiences we ever had. A lot of...

Just doing more of what we love!

Everest three high passes – Crossing Renjo La pass

Everest three high passes – Crossing Renjo La pass
Note: This is part2 of our Everest three high passes travelogue where we crossed Renjo la pass. If you haven’t already you can read part1...
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Tyrolienne in French alps, the highest zipline in the world

Tyrolienne in French alps, the highest zipline in the world
  I hear some French sentences blurting out on the satellite phone, then I hear the snapping sound of the spring brake being pulled away....
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Glorious adventures in Chamonix, France

Glorious adventures in Chamonix, France
  If you you see fearless souls wrapped in wing suits ready for base jumping, or adventurers walking a slack line set on high cliffs...
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Canyons of the narrows | Zion national park

Canyoning in the Narrows of Zion national park, Utah

Canyoning is an extreme sport and a true adventure. Canyoneering the narrows of Zion National Park, Utah  on the other hand is non technical and does not involve any hiking up the mountain or abseiling down. Its mostly a river walk realizable by anyone in a good shape and not …

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LilaAdventure, Canyoning, USA, Zion National park

Rolling down a hill in New Zealand | Rotorua

Zorbing near Rotura In New Zeland

Drive a few kilometers outside of the city of Rotorua in NewZealand and one sees a lot of huge plastic spheres rolling down the hills. Rotorua is the birthplace of zorbing, another one of those eccentric inventions by New Zealanders. Zorbing is the sport of rolling down a hill in …

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Thermal wonderland of New Zealand | Rotorua

The Champagne pool in Rotorua, New zeland

Its hard to miss the rising steam and the occasional hissing and bubbling sounds you hear as you enter the city of Rotorua. Kuirau park is right in the city and can be visited free of charge. It gives the first glimpses of the volcanic action happening under the ground.  …

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A day in the tropical forests of Mexico | Peurto Vallarta

Ziplining in the forests in Peurto Vallarta, Mexico

Skimming over the trees at a speed of 100 kmph is a feeling that might almost make one feel like a bird. One such experience awaits in the tropical forest close to Peurto Vallarta. The day begins with an hour long drive taking you deep into the lush green forests. …

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Climbing a stratovolcano | Mt St Helens

Sunrise over mt Adams from St Helens

Ever since we heard tales of the eruption of Mt St Helens that happened in 1980, we were drawn to the idea of exploring it. Never before have either of us climbed a stratovolcano. We were quite excited when we got to lay hands on permits for a group of …

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