Oct06
Published by iv in Climbing, Colombia, Extreme, Flying, Hiking, Parks, Travel gear, Walking

The Chicamocha Canyon, a 1,524-meter-high vertical wall, is one of the most breathtaking sites of Colombia! It is located just 54 kilometers from Bucaramanga by car.

The canyon, which covers over 108,000 hectares, was formed 4.6 billion years ago. The experts will choose the finalists based on: natural beauty, diversity, ecological importance, historical legacy and geographic location.

There is a hiking trail that starts in los Santos town 1500 meters above sea level, and goes down to the canyon and up to the Chicamocha Canyon National Park.

The temperature in the canyon fluctuates from 11°C to 32°C from day to night .The climate is perfect for coffee and very pleasant for pilots,too.

The Chicamocha Canyon is nominated in the contest “New Seven Wonders of the World”.
Jan23
Published by misha in Climbing, Eating, Europe, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Hotels, Iceland, Rafting, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking

Iceland is a very special land which offers very interesting nature for every traveler. Hotel Ranga is located in South Iceland just on the banks of premiere salmon river called the East Ranga. The river length is 96 km, east of Reykjavik near the main road.

The hotel offers very luxury atmosphere, excellent location for viewing the spectacular Northern Lights. As well as outstanding views over the river and the active volcano Hekla to the North. The hotel has 38 rooms, constructed almost entirely of heavy wooden beams.

The other facilities are a lobby complete with a welcoming 10-foot tall polar bear, a gourrmet restaurant, 3 outdoor hot tubs, a bar and lounge, a meeting room and on-site massage services.

For outdoor activities lovers there’re a world class-salmon, trout and char fishing in clear waters; play golf at one of Iceland’s best 18 – hole golf-courses; ride the Icelandic horse, valleys and beaches; snowmobile; ice climb or ride dog sleights; hike and practice white water rafting. This is amazing are to free your spirit.