Bungee Jumping Locations

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Aug 252011
 

Bungee Jumping Locations
There are some moments in your life which totally get you on an all time high. At that moment, nothing matters, it is just you savoring the moment and taking in the pleasure. You transcend all the boundaries of frivolous fears and worldly things. Your adrenaline is rushing like crazy and you feel that moment should never end. I think for those who have done bungee jumping might have felt the same way. Bungee jumping is an extreme sport, where a person jumps from an incredibly tall structure, connected to a large elastic cord. Normally the structure is a stationary point like a building, bridge, or even a crane but this jump can be taken from a hot air balloon or even a chopper. The thrill from the free fall, notwithstanding the elasticity of the cord leads to a sort of rebound which adds to the fun. There are a number of bungee jumping locations in USA and other parts of the world. Let’s take a plunge into knowing what they are!

Best Bungee Jumping Locations

Idaho, Perrine Bridge
One of the most exciting bungee jumping spots, Perrine bridge in Idaho offers a 486 ft fall in the Snake River. This is the only man-made bridge in the USA where bungee jumping is allowed, that too without a permit throughout the year.

Victoria Falls Bridge
Go east in Africa, you have Zimbabwe offering a fabulous and breathtaking bungee jumping location. This is a 500 ft drop from the Victoria falls bridge over the Zambezi river, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia. The thrill of the jump combined with a dreamy spray of the waterfall – wow! Must go!

Grande Canyon, Arizona
This is another bungee jumping location in Arizona, USA. Here at the northern tip of Grande Canyon, Marble Canyon, at Kuskulana Bridge, you can jump from a height of 470 ft.

Ticino, Switzerland
Yes this is that famous dam from where ’007- James Bond’ jumped in the movie Golden Eye. Verzasca dam is the name of the place in Switzerland which has on offer a plunge from a 220 m high hydroelectric dam. Ticino valley, Switzerland is the place where it is located.

Chile
Ah, the enchanting Latin America is not far behind when it comes to bungee jumping locations! To tell you more, if Switzerland boasted of a dam bungee jump, Chile boasts of a nose dive in lava from a Volcano! Moreover, it is an active volcano. Now if this does not get your adrenaline rushing, nothing can! You have to take a helicopter to reach this site in Pucon, Chile. You are sure to get as close to the death as you can at this site. Read more on list of extreme sports.

The Bridge to Nowhere, California
This bungee jumping site is one of the most popular ones in USA. The bridge is located around 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, in the lovely Angeles National Forest.

Bhote Khosi Bungee, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ah.. The Eastern ecstasy is at its best in Nepal, a cozy country situated in the heart of the magnificent Himalayas, very close to India. The snow-capped mountains are a perfect background to take a 500 ft fall. The Bhote Khosi river gushes wildly underneath the bridge for bungee jumping.

Great Canadian Bungee
If you are still not impressed, try jumping from a cliff in Canada. This spectacular site is flanked by limestone walls and an enchanting aqua-blue colored lagoon. Further, it is just around 30 minutes or less from downtown Ottawa at the Morrison’s quarry. Here you can have a 200 ft head or body dip and the rebound is a mind-blowing 160 ft! Whoa!

New Zealand
In Queenstown, this jump off the Kawarau river is a fantastic one. The jumper has an option of a head-shoulder splash down in the river here. Interestingly, this is the world’s first bungee jumping site. The platform of the bridge is 43 mts above the river.

Macau Tower
Okay, Volcanoes, bridges and cliffs. Nothing has impressed you. So I saved the best for the last. It is the Macau Tower in China. This plunge continues for 18 seconds and you stop only 30 feet short of the ground after going down a ripper- 762 ft! Gosh I am getting goose bumps just by writing about this! This fall will surely make you believe in god and you are definitely going to get a flashback of your life while you go down! Read more on top ten extreme sports.

Apart from these, there a few more bungee jumping locations in Australia, South Africa and in USA as well. These are the best of the lot, I would say if you want to have a really breathtaking or rather ‘breath stopping’ experience!

This is where I jump off from this article and leave you to go to these awesome places!

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Adventurous Things to Do

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Aug 202011
 

If someone asks you what is in your wish list in life, what would you say? Okay let me make it a bit more clear and perhaps a bit harsh. What if you had a few days of your life left? What would you want to do from all our heart and what would be your deepest desire? Okay, let me guess this time. I am sure in the long list you make, there would be at least a few totally rib tickling and totally mind-blowing things. Yes! Climbing Everest or going for bungee jumping or what else? Let’s make a deal! I will list down the adventurous things to do and you pick whichever you want! What say?

Most Adventurous Things to do

Here are some recommendable fun things to do for adventure, so take your pick and have fun.

African Safari
Do I need say anything about African safari? It could be one of the most enchanting things to do in your lifetime and truly magical! I am sure you would find it hard to count the number of animals you would get to see!

Visiting North Pole/ South Pole
Looking out for some really adventurous things to do before you die (pardon ladies and gentlemen for the harshness and for being outright blunt!)? Try and travel to either south pole or north pole and experience how it is there. It is bound to be one of those very exciting things to do before you die.

Touring in India
A very famous American luggage company claims that if their bags and suitcases can weather the storm of harsh and tough Indian scenario, especially when it comes to traveling, their bags and suitcases can survive anywhere in the world. So travel and tour incredible India and experience one of the most diverse and colorful countries and the second largest democracy in the world.

River Rafting
This is one of the best and most adventurous things to do with your boyfriend apart from having (you know what!). Jokes apart, river rafting can be an absolutely out of the world experience! Feel the clear water and a chill going through your spine when the raft goes almost all topsy-turvy!

Skydiving
I guess we all know what skydiving is. You take either a chopper or a plane and then jump out at an outrageous height with a parachute on. Sounds adventurous? Great! If it gives you the adrenaline rush, well then this surely can be in your adventurous things to do memoirs! What say? Try this out, but make sure that the parachute is in a proper shape.

Visiting a live Volcano
Wow! A majority of us have only heard about volcanoes erupting. Why not visit a volcano site? Italy, some parts of South Asia, Latin America are the possible locations where there are volcanoes. Don’t go too near though even if you find it to be way to adrenaline pumping!

Learn Hollywood Aerial Arts
You name it and they would have it! From aerial production and design and training in flying trapeze, hoop, tissu and web and loads of other skills are taught if you just research a bit in Los Angeles or even NYC. Get an awesome and totally out of the world experience learning these stunts! Check this out amongst the adventurous things to do in NYC and perhaps even adventurous things to do in Los Angeles as well! These places are perfect for family adventure vacations!

Tour the Arctic region
Give the explorer and the adventurer in you a boost by going around and touring the arctic region. It will sort of once in a lifetime feeling and in places like these sometimes the spiritual and universal connection suddenly dawns upon you. I am sure you would not mind jotting this down in your ‘adventurous things to do’ diary!

Grand Canyon
I saved the best for the last! Let the Christopher Columbus in you get up and get going! Just step out and discover and explore the Grand Canyon! But please do not fall from the gorges! Take adequate precautions and have the time of your life!

Wow! How I wish I could mention a few more adventurous things to do! There are so many more which you can add to that list!

But then my dear friends, you might have had to read an abridged version of this text! All said and done though, I am dead sure that you would give a thought to at least one of these and go all out for it! Have a ball of a time!

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Adventure Vacations for Women

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Aug 102011
 

All work and no play makes a jack a dull boy is quite a well-known saying and holds true to many people. A woman is often caught in multiple responsibilities, which hardly allows her to take a break and breathe. However, many women (young or old) are taking interest in having some adventure and unusual vacations, as it allows them to understand their potential and reignite the mind. The trip gets even more interesting if she is accompanied by her other female counterparts. So, if you want to add some fun, challenge, risk and some adventure, here a few adventurous ideas that might help you choose the right adventure vacation.

Yellowstone National Park
A great adventure place, Yellowstone National Park offers the pleasure of hiking and long treks. Yellowstone has millions of visitors every year. Hence, it has many interesting and challenging activities that makes the visitors come back. Visitor center, Norris Geyser Basin Museum, Fishing Bridge, Grant village and Albright are some of the visitor centers build for the tourists. There is also an option of taking up a Yellowstone Park wildlife tour, which includes a guide service, vans and boats to allow you a closer look at the wildlife in Yellowstone.

Colorado River Rafting
As per the website of Adventure Women, their exciting trip is the Colorado River rafting. They offer hiking in Canyonlands and Arches National Park which is followed by five day Colorado river rafting. It’s a complete adventure trip filled with lot excitement and challenge. However, there are professionals to guide and give some safety tips, before you take on your great 5 day adventure. To make the trip more fascinating, this vacation package comes with riverside camping too.

Montana Ski Trip
Ever thought of Skiing in the snow covered mountains of Montana? This large city is located in the Western United States and has a varied climate. Its snow capped mountains have given rise to many skiing resorts. Among them, Great Divide, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Big Sky Resort and Turner Mountain Key Resort are some of the well-known and commonly visited places. These resorts have many winter activities and skiing is among the most sought after adventure activities by the tourists.

Wildlife Safari
Take a wildlife tour in different countries as they offer you some of the excellent tour packages. Encounter some of the fascinating animals as you travel through the wild jungles of Africa or please your eyes with some of the wonderful landscapes of Antarctica, South America and Arctic. There are many traveling firms that offer tailor made safaris and have professionals to escort the tour.

Dive In
Do you love to explore the life under water? If your answer is yes, then go scuba diving. The vast oceans hold many different and captivating water species which are an amazing sight to watch. Float through the deep blue waters of Cozumel, Fiji, Cayman Islands and Belize. Scuba diving is one of the unique adventure vacations for women, who love to dive into the sea and enjoy swimming along with different water species.

Take a Flight
Fly like a bird and high up in the air. Experience the height and feel the wind blow through your hair. Paragliding is an extremely adventurous and a fun activity that could turn your vacation even more exciting. There are many destinations, which have suitable climatic conditions and offer well planned escorted paragliding tours for its visitors. Basic safety precautions are taught to the customers interested in taking paragliding tours. There are professionals who escort you throughout your paragliding tour too.

Rejuvenation is what everybody surely needs. These adventure vacations for women, could give you the deserved change and allow you to encounter some of the extreme challenges in your trip.

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