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Cape Town

Cape Town is the most popular tourist site in South Africa, and with good reason. There are several activities to take part in, including hiking, hang gliding, surfing and sailing. Thousands of shops line the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and boating... read more »
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Kathmandu

With a stunning backdrop of some of the tallest mountain peaks in the world, Nepals capital city, Kathmandu, offers enough attractions to fulfill the wishes of many travelers. Known as the gateway to the Himal, Kathmandu attracts hikers and climbers fro... read more »
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San Carlos de Bariloche

Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Bariloche is surrounded by spectacular lakes, mountains and foothills. A great place for winter travelers to visit, Bariloche features skiing, hiking and water sports activities galore. During the summer, thin... read more »
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Tongariro National Park

This volcanic mountain complex is a great place for nature-loving adventure travelers. The park contains 3 active volcanos and 2 major skifields, as well as lakes and plateaus, so there are plenty of activities available. There are also interesting Maor... read more »
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Pokhara

Pokhara is a delightful modern city of temples, shops, and natural beauty. The Purano Bazaar in Old Centre is a tourist favorite, with old shops and historic architecture. The city is flanked by snowcapped mountain ranges and breathtaking gorges. Many o... read more »
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Mount Cook

The majestic Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, renowned among mountain climbers as a thrilling destination for the adventurous sort who won’t shy away from a challenge. Situated in the Southern Alps on the west coast of New Zealand’s S... read more »
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Kota Kinabalu

A relatively new and well managed area, Kota Kinabalu is a great place to base your Malaysian trip. Local parks offer visitors hiking trails to see the diverse variety of life, while snorkeling among coral beds and sea turtles is a favorite activity for... read more »
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Merida

Merida is one of Venezuela's most beloved destinations. With impressive bio-diversity and a soothingly mild climate, Merida is known for its exquisite flora and fauna and its population of wild birds, including the Giant Andes Condor. Speaking of the An... read more »
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Chiang Mai

Built in a lush valley, the city of Chiang Mai has spectacular mountain views, rich culture and inexpensive accommodations. Travel to one of the 300 temples, shop at the Night Market, or take a popular day trip to the nearby Golden Triangle and the Meko... read more »
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Sapa

A small picturesque town in northwest Vietnam, Sapa is called “the Tonkinese Alps” because of its location on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Travelers marvel at the scenery of rice terraces and lush peaks. Some tourist points-of-interest include th... read more »

Top Five Mountain Trip Blogs

Visit with family in Slovakia | Jul 11 07'

by babeck a female traveling as a couple from Fremont, on vacation in Iliasovce

"Three or four jumped on the tractor and at least 10-12 climbed up into the wagon."

July 12 (Thursday) We crossed the border into Slovakia mid-afternoon driving from Budapest. The road where we entered is a smaller one from... Continue reading »
David Thompson Trail to Banff | Jun 16 06'

by terry a 72 year old male, on vacation in Rocky Mountains

"The drive is indescribable"

Highway 11, also known as the David Thompson Trail in honor of one of the great explorers and map makers of Canada, moves west from Highway 2 at Re... Continue reading »
Up in the Mounatins in Dalat | Apr 27 07'

by Jo in Vietnam a 23 year old female from Ho Chi Minh City, on vacation in Vietnam

Up early and flew up to the mountains, felt bad flying as it only took 40mins to fly there, but if i had gone by bus it would have taken 9 hours, a... Continue reading »
truffles? ... ooh rah! | Apr 06 07'

by angus a 28 year old male from Wellington, on vacation in Kagoshima

"The act of "truffling" is basically the act of exploring somewhere new in the form of an overnight road trip"

My first "truffle hunt" finally arrived, much later than it should have, but it arrived! The act of "truffling" is basically the act of explo... Continue reading »
The Heart of Argentina | Feb 21 06'

by Marcfest a male from Toronto, on vacation in Mendoza

Where does one go to escape the sweltering, two T-shirt a day humidity of Buenos Aires? Head west to cooler and drier altitudes. My nex... Continue reading »