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Baños Bucket List: 7 Activities in the Adventure Capital of Ecuador

December 20, 2015

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Baños, the adventure capital of Ecuador, is known for its natural waterfalls, hot spring pools, and beautiful mountain scenery. Nestled below the northern foothills of the Tungurahua volcano, Baños is a small town filled with enough adventure to last a lifetime. This cozy town has something for everyone, and even if its pouring rain (it rained for 5 days str[...]

Adrenalin rushes in Kössen, Austria

September 26, 2014

Kathi

Adventure Travel, Alps, Mountains

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“Are you ready?”, I heard him say right into my ear. “Yes,” I say. NO, I think – but what can you do. Slowly I start walking forwards. Suddenly a heavy weight pulls me back and forces me to stop. “And now run,” he shouts from the back. I do as I'm told – and as any woman would do when pilot Dreamy Eyes commands. Left, right, left, right; at the next step my [...]

Testing the waters in Madeira

March 13, 2012

guest

Beaches, Madeira

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I can feel the tender warmth of the sun on my back, from very far I hear the waves bashing against the rocky coast. My lips are still salty from swimming this morning. Lazily, without moving a bone, I open my eyes to discover, that I am not the only sluggish being around. Only a few centimetres away is a gecko - sunbathing. Motionless, like myself, it is lin[...]