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with a hike to the peak earning a spot on many people’s wish lists. Aside from attempting the climb, adrenaline junkies should pay a visit to the Forest Adventure park that’s nestled at the foot of the mountain, where they can take to the skies on a zipline or simply camp beneath the stars.
AFRICA Africa isn’t short of awe-inspiring landscapes, none more so than the Sahara, which sprawls for 3.3 million square miles and covers 25% of the continent’s land mass. Adventure seekers can ride over the colossal dunes on a quad bike, try their hand at sandboarding or hike across the sands to truly immerse themselves in the stillness of the desert. Venturing farther south, the cascading waters
of Victoria Falls have the power to make other waterfalls look like mere trickles. And there are plenty of activities that will satisfy visitors who aren’t content with simply watching as the waters crash down the 1,708-metre drop. For a guaranteed adrenaline hit there’s white-water rafting, a zipline that stretches high above the Zambezi river and a gorge swing that looks out over the vast ravine. Any list of the best adventures in Africa wouldn’t be complete without a mention of safaris. Animal NQXGTU JCXG DGGP ƃQEMKPI VQ VJG EQPVKPGPV HQT FGECFGU KP UGCTEJ QH VJG DKI ƂXG CPF VJG TGEGPV ƃWTT[ QH WNVTC NWZWT[ NQFIG QRGPKPIU OGCPU CHƃWGPV travellers needn’t compromise on comfort when
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NORTH AMERICA A ride on the Rocky Mountaineer provides guests with panoramic views of the majestic Canadian Rockies. There are four different routes to choose from, showcasing everything from the imposing Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, to the coastal rainforest of British Columbia, with the train’s glass-domed carriages ensuring that every inch of the passing scenery can be admired. Farther north, Yosemite National Park is
synonymous with adventure. Among the granite cliffs and giant sequoia trees, there are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and cycling, as well as one of the park’s most iconic rocks, El Capitan – the climbing of which is not for the faint-hearted. Adventurous travellers who journey to remote
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SOUTH AMERICA Nestled within Peru’s rocky northwest, Machu Picchu stands tall at 2,430 metres. Blanketed by lush foliage, this ancient Inca citadel is accessible by train or bus, DWV VJG OQUV FCTKPI GZRNQTGTU ECP EJQQUG VQ URGPF ƂXG FC[U JKMKPI VJGTG s VJG +PEC 6TCKN YKPFU HQT miles along Andean mountain paths, passing ancient ruins, lush forest and steep mountain passes. Stretching from Peru in the west to Brazil in
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