The Baltic States – Undiscovered Pearls in Adventure Travel

There are only a very few places in central and northern Europe that could offer a nature enthusiast as many pristine habitats and as much natural serenity as the Baltic states (Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania). After seeing and exploring the untouched nature of the Baltic States, many visitors may return home with the impression they have just spent their vacation in Europe's biggest nature park.

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Cartago, "The Old Metropolis" of Costa Rica

Cartago is the newest destination in Costa Rica which is capturing the attention of adventure travelers. In this area you can find active volcanoes, the most beautiful valley in Costa Rica, lakes, astonishing landscapes, beautiful rivers, historical buildings, gorgeous churches, magnificent national parks, natural hot springs and very lovely and kindly people. Come and discover "the old metropolis" of Costa Rica.

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Bicycling the Véloroute des Bleuets – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada

Looking for a hassle-free bike holiday with a French flair?

The Véloroute des Bleuets is a 256 km cycling path that loops around Lake Saint-Jean in the heart of the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. Where the heck is that you may ask? The region is an easy drive north-east of Montreal and Quebec City. For avid train aficionados, hop aboard a VIA train in Montreal with your bike and voilà, before you know it (ok, it takes a few hours!) you can be on the bike path and cycling your way along the scenic lakeshore in the heart of wild blueberry country.

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Adventure Travel Safety Checklist

We know you love to travel, and that most of you have been there and done that, but read on for a quick checklist of things you just might not have thought of. World Nomads provides a detailed checklist covering:

• Adventure sports and holiday larks
• Staying Healthy Abroad
• Travel Safety
• Travel Insurance 101

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Kiting the Kenyan Coast

Spice up your classic Kenyan safari by following it up with a few days of kite surfing on Kenya’s coast. Glassy bays and the challenging waves of the Indian Ocean beckon kite surfers to Che Shale where lessons and rental equipment are available for newbies. On the days you’re not in the water, visit Malindi or head to Tsavo National Park, famous for being the real site of the 1996 thriller about Tsavo maneaters, The Ghost and the Darkness.

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