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Video: Russian Bungee Jumper's Eyes (Nearly) Pop Out Of Head
Sep 13th, 2012 at 7:00AM: If you've never bungee jumped, I think a Reddit commenter's description of the activity as a "pants-shitting good time" is dead-on. Said commenter was referring to the experience of a young, newbie Russian bungee jumper in the LiveLeak video below.
This kid's facial expressions are humorous pre-leap (a combination of the camera angle and his huge, puppy-dog-meets-Kermit-the-Frog eyes), but it's ...
How To Face Your Fears Through Travel
Jun 5th, 2012 at 2:00PM: 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 how travel can help you face your anxieties head-on.
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Being afraid to fly is very common, and the best way to ...Video of the Day: Paraplegic girl bungee jumps in Whistler
Mar 19th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
Traveling with disabilities poses its own set of challenges. However, challenges can be overcome. That's what makes this video so inspiring. Not one to let her paralysis keep her from enjoying an adventure, this paraplegic woman bungee jumped - with her wheelchair - off a bridge in Whistler, BC. The next time you're feeling skittish about hitting the road, trying something new or testing your ...
Photo Gallery: Queensland, Australia
Oct 12th, 2011 at 5:00PM: Usually we're uncomfortable posting direct press pitches, but these pictures are too good to resist. Queensland, Australia, is often regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Home to various UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking city skylines, a tropical climate, and wildlife that you can experience up-close, it is no wonder that 2.1 million people ...Skyscraper as theme park: Architect re-imagines thrill rides on a vertical scale
Jan 4th, 2011 at 8:30AM: Can you imagine a theme park in the middle of Manhattan? Finding the capital to acquire the land and raise the buildings on it to create the necessary open space would be nearly impossible.
But what if that theme park could be built vertically, as a theme park skyscraper?
That's the idea behind architect Ju-Hyun Kim's vertical theme park prototypes. Kim says in order to be eco-friendly and ...Three exciting winter deals from the Four Seasons
Dec 6th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts wants to host you for ski season and is offering some great deals this season. So, instead of just hitting your old standby or scrambling at the last minute, go upscale this time. The Four Seasons is delivering bargains from Jackson Hole to Whistler, BC. Chances are, there's a great one waiting for you.
Skiing in Jackson Hole – This resort is hosting the ...In the Corner of the World: Queenstown
Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Amazing Race 14: Recap 1, Swiss cheese is heavy
Feb 16th, 2009 at 9:30AM: When the teams took off for Switzerland from the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California after the Marine helicopter ride that took them there, you could feel the buoyancy and hear their glee. No matter the season, every team has a real can-do attitude at the beginning of the Amazing Race. Amazing Race 14 was no different. And just like every other season, some teams began to fall ...More Ways to Risk Life and Limb in New Zealand...
Aug 14th, 2007 at 1:00PM: So New Zealand is well-known as the spiritual home of bungy jumping, but travellers to the globe's most adventure packed country soon find out there are loads of other exciting ways to get the most value out of their travel insurance policy.
The world's most extreme flying fox. Tucked away in the middle of the North Island, the ride at Mokai Gravity Canyon (watch a video after the jump) ...
