While Google Street View usually sticks to helping you explore land, users can now navigate Australia's Great Barrier Reef, right from their desks. Just launched, Google makes use of an innovative underwater camera that can record 360-degree images of the marine park.
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Explore The Great Barrier Reef From Your Desk With Google Street View
While Google Street View usually sticks to helping you explore land, users can now navigate Australia's Great Barrier Reef, right from their desks. Just launched, Google makes use of an innovative underwater camera that can record 360-degree images of the marine park.
The ...Video Of The Day: Rio De Janeiro Time-Lapse
"A day in Rio de Janeiro" from Joe Simon Films on Vimeo.
I love going through Vimeo slowly, looking for diamonds in the rough of time-lapse videos. I found one today. Created by Joe Simon, this time-lapse explores Rio de Janeiro. Featuring the simplistic beauty found ...
Photo Of The Day: Lost Coast, California
If there's anything worse than not being able to join your friends on a backpacking trip to California's Lost Coast, it's having your friends post photos after the trip that make you sick with envy. Don't get me wrong, I love that Christoph Sahle is such a great ...Tonga Shipwreck Discovered, Believed To Be Pirate Treasure Ship
A recent discovery made by divers in Tonga could hold a missing puzzle piece to an age-old mystery. A local diver in the Ha'apai group of islands last month found wreckage believed to be a pirate vessel containing treasure that sank in 1806.
The Port-au-Prince, a British ...Diving With Great White Sharks In South Australia
In honor of the upcoming Shark Week beginning on August 12, we're bringing you some unique big fish fare. One prime destination for shark diving is in South Australia's Neptune Islands, where divers can have a very out of the ordinary experience.
Most often, divers can ...10 Unique Experiences To Have In Chile
When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize ...10 Greek Islands To Visit During Shoulder Season
If you haven't booked your summer vacation yet, don't fret. While most people go away in June, July and August, a trip to the Greek Islands is actually a great destination in September and October. Visitors will still enjoy the beautiful, balmy weather and warm, azure waters ...Video Of The Day: Maldives Panettone Reef
"Panettone Reef" from Jon Kreider on Vimeo.
Swim through the Panettone Reef in Maldives with schooling bannerfish in this video. These bannerfish are native to areas near Africa and although they are strikingly similar to the Moorish idols, the bannerfish and Moorish ...
I Found My Silver Lining At Grayton Beach State Park
My husband and I were wandering down the East Coast with our two dogs. We had just made an unplanned visit to West Virginia to be with my family during a medical emergency and, as a silver lining to the sudden and stressful trip, we figured we'd meander down the Atlantic ...Visiting The Seychelles: Six Things You Need To Know
The Seychelles is a beautiful country of 115 granite and coral islands, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Located 932 miles east of Africa and 1135 miles northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, getting there takes some work. A transit point for trade between ...Mission Aquarius: Journey To The World's Last Undersea Research Station
For 50 years, the underwater Aquarius Reef Base in the Florida Keys has been an important center for oceanic exploration. Today, it is the last remaining undersea research station in the world. But funding for the program is about to be cut and unless a new source is found, ...10 Alternatives To The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are well known for their endemic wildlife, unique flora and strong ecological philosophy. However, the destination isn't the only place in the world to experience an unparalleled natural setting. In fact, islands in Asia, South America, Europe and even ...Hotels Offering Adventure Packages For Summer Travelers
Want to spend your summer looking for zebras, swimming with whale sharks and scuba diving ancient shipwrecks? Take advantage of these adventure hotel packages to make the season's travels a little more exciting.
Picosa Ranch Resort
San Antonio, Texas
The Picosa Ranch ...15 Bizarre Natural Wonders
Here at Gadling, we love finding the quirkiest, most bizarre and out-of-the-ordinary aspects of travel from around the planet. While we've told you about some of the world's strangest natural wonders before, there are just too many unworldly aspects in nature to uncover in ...15 Crazy And Daring Ideas For Your Next Trip
While you may think you've done some crazy things on your travels, you'll probably change your mind after reading this list. Planning your own kidnapping? Paying someone to torture you? Getting into a tank with giant saltwater crocodiles? These experiences are definitely ...How To Visit The Galapagos Islands On A Budget
While the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador are known for being extremely expensive, once you pay for the flight and $100 entrance fee, it is possible to explore this beautiful area on a budget. After going there myself, I discovered these tips for saving money in this ...Swimming With Sharks And Sea Lions In The Galapagos Islands
"Don't freak out, but there are two huge hammerhead sharks right below us."
My guide Jens' attempt at having me "not freak out" over the two carnivorous beasts that are 10 feet away from my juicy calves only leads me to begin shrieking and jumping on his back. Soon, ...How To Face Your Fears Through Travel
For many people, traveling is about trying new things and making inner discoveries. It's a great primer for getting your mind ready for an adventure. While you're having these unique experiences, why not take the opportunity to conquer a fear, as well? Here are some ideas on ...Vagabond Tales: Kidnapped in Borneo
As a disclaimer, I have never officially been kidnapped in Borneo. For a very uncertain period of about 15 minutes, however, things were starting to look that way and the mental unrest was all the same.
The idea of being kidnapped in Borneo is not without precedent. ...'Black Coral': Epic Documentary On The World's Riskiest Divers
"The ocean don't care if you've got family, or friends, or little kids...the ocean will kill you. It's a good business to get out of."
-Robin Lee, renowned black coral diver-
Of all of the insane travel and outdoor footage I've come across in my adventure travels, ...
