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Great scenic drives, San Juan Skyway in Colorado

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USA on the road, the myth of the wide open spaces of North America, to discover and enjoy traveling. And over there this thing take it seriously (there is a section of the Ministry of Transport who treats Scenic Route), and if the appeal of US Route 66 catalyzes the imagination of the great journeys, in the USA you can go beyond, as for example with the Great River Road, 4766 km from the border of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, the California State Route 1, from Monterrey to Los Angeles, or the US Route 2, another coast to coast, from Maine to Seattle.

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Less demanding, but equally beautiful, the Scenic San Juan Skyway Drive is a circular route of 370 km that winds in southwestern Colorado, the state of Denver, which offers all the scenarios most typical of the great American west; from the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the spaces of the Colorado Plateau and the American Great Plains.Read More »Great scenic drives, San Juan Skyway in Colorado

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Now Is The Time To Start Planning Your Heli Skiing Vacation

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Every winter-lover knows that there are vacations, and then there are vacations that take things to the next level; trips that take your enjoyment of winter sport and the amount of wonder you feel at the natural world around you to a level you’d never thought possible.

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But these days, it’s harder and harder to find adventures like this – since every vacation spot and ski lodge seems perpetually overcrowded, and the internet has meant the demise of any spot that may have once been “secret” or overlooked by the general public. So what’s an enterprising thrill-seeker to do? How to find a winter vacation that allows you the comfort of not having to stand around in huge masses of people, while also affording you the nonstop excitement of a truly unique adventure?Read More »Now Is The Time To Start Planning Your Heli Skiing Vacation

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Unusual holiday in the Cantal

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In the Massif Central, treat yourself to a break away from the world, to discover the mountain huts, traditional houses of the shepherds. This is an opportunity to spend one or more nights up there in the mountains…

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Since mid-April, herds of Salers cows joined the pastures of the Cantal mountains. At over 1200 meters, the manufacture of Salers Tradition, the iconic cheese of the region, continues as before.

A handful of houses, these traditional slate roof shelters allow this to continue production, while dozens of others have been converted to green tourism. Indicates the road, follow this excellent thread from which to explore and enjoy their most beautiful villages in the area!Read More »Unusual holiday in the Cantal

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The best places for hiking

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Hiking is an activity that can bring people to the natural environment through knowledge of the area through heritage and other elements. Basically, through traditional communication channels such as trails, roads or actual creeks. This practice is a perfect symbiosis between sport, culture, and environment that has more followers every day.

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Actually, the sport combines nature trails, so this activity can be practiced almost anywhere. However, it is best to always choose official hiking footpaths that have the approval of professionals in this field who have previously led the way to make it easier and safer for citizens.Read More »The best places for hiking

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Skydiving: Basic Tips for Beginners

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Skydiving is favorite hobby for many travelers, as more and more people who want to experience the sensation of adrenaline release through free fall. There are lots of famous ski driving places in the word. You can choose Taupo – New Zealand, Wollongong – Sydney, Nendaz – Switzerland, Everest – Seville – Spain and many more places.

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To dream of flying is one of the most primitive desires of humans and, therefore, there were many visionaries who sought to develop a system that could afford it.Read More »Skydiving: Basic Tips for Beginners

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Holidays in the mountains: by boat on Livigno lake

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Its scientific name is Livigno Lake, it is called Lago di Livigno, the Italian resort that is located on the southern shores of this stretch of water that marks the border with Switzerland. The shape of a reverse hook is explained by its artificial nature, whose end is closed by Punt dal Gall dam, holding 164 million cubic meters of liquid.

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Technical notes aside, we see that there are interesting new tourists to Livigno Lake: from 3 August you can navigate waters with non-motorized boats up to 6 meters long and 1.5 meters draft. You will be able to go kayaking, kite surfing, windsurfing and canoeing, boating or rowing. Will be activated rental service vessels (open from 10 to 18) and will be banned bathing, apparently for the water temperature is too low.Read More »Holidays in the mountains: by boat on Livigno lake

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Prepare your ski holiday

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Finally! snow is here. You look forward to the slopes and take a breath of fresh air or nature. But to enjoy all the best to plan your stay!

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First, we must choose our destination. There are many hill stations as it is in France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, etc.. Before you book one or the other, make sure that it corresponds to your expectations: living with family or friends? What is your level of skiing? Skiing or track? budget? etc..Read More »Prepare your ski holiday

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What to see in Oslo: trampoline Holmenkollen Ski Jump

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Are you ski fans? Then you have a reason to fly to Oslo, where you will find a structure that is considered the most modern ski jump in the world.

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Opened in March 2010 to meet the needs of athletes at the highest level, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump is located in the northern part of the city; rises to 60 feet above the ground and is made of steel, which makes it even more special and unique retail wind design.Read More »What to see in Oslo: trampoline Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Calgary

Calgary: A destination for sportsmen

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Whereas a good amount of people travel from one province to another by business, as part of their job, many only do pleasure, to discover new destinations during their holidays. Some travel in order to practice their sports activities preferred within a different framework, often enchanter. For athletes who have the taste for adventure, the city of Calgary is an ideal destination.

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Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, and also the third most populous city in the Canada. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the city and its mountainous region welcome many fans of winter sports, but also offer numerous choices to the sportsmen during other seasons.Read More »Calgary: A destination for sportsmen