World Of Travel: ADVENTURE TRAVEL

It is estimated that some 100,000 tourists visit Morocco each year with the primary objective of exploring the country's extensive mountain regions, and with good reason. Upland Morocco offers exceptional beauty, high drama and intruiging cultural encounters in equal measure, and , with an emerging infrastructure to cope with the demands of today's adventure traveller and a long list of foreign and local tour operators that offer well-organised adventure tours, there's never been a better time to visit the 'Land of the Berbers'. Mountain trekking, characterised by multi-day hiking circuits often incorporating a summit climb, attracts the lion's share of visitors, although mountain biking, rock climbing and canyoning are growing in popularity. Accessibility and infrastructure tend to dictate which areas draw the most interest, suffice to say that the Toubkal National Park in the High Atlas is by far the most visited region by virtue of its proximity to the tourist Mecca of Marrakesh.

Trekking Practicalities

Times have changed since the first European expedition conquered Jebel Toubkal in 1923. Back then the notion of climbing a mountain for pleasure would have been an alien concept for High Atlas villagers, and although this may still be the case in the remoter regions, the inhabitants of Morocco's main trailheads have a good understanding of the requirements of the visitor. All of the country's main hiking regions have a principle village or town where you can engage the services of mountain guides, mules to carry bags, and cooks if required. Some villages have an official guide office (Imlil and Setti Fatma are two examples), but if not, asking around normally yields quick results. In all but the very busiest season you should be able to find a guide available for a departure the following day. Check the guide's credentials as the country's only official mountain guides have completed an extensive training course at Africa's only mountain guide training college at Tabant in the Ait Bougmez valley. Bone fide guides carry a permit that you can ask to see. Discuss in detail your plans and objectives, agree on a price before setting off, assess the need for a cook and mule(s) to carry your bags and ensure that you are clear on the accommodation and catering situation whilst on trek. In the absence of any other options, most trekking circuits require you to camp, although certain villages in the High Atlas offer basic lodgings for walkers. The Club Alpin Français (CAF) operates five refuges in the Toubkal National Park, and some regions are equipped with Gites d'Etape, basic village houses licensed to serve hot meals and provide lodging for tourists. Such houses are important to the rural economy and studies undertaken in areas of the High Atlas suggest that the revenue generated from lodging twenty hikers on a half board basis is equivalent to a year's revenue from agriculture - a good enough reason in itself for opting to stay in a Gite wherever possible. Also bear in mind the equipment-intensive nature of camping in your trip planning.

Where to go

The most visited of Morocco's hiking regions is the Toubkal National Park in the High Atlas, home to the country's highest peak, Jebel Toubkal (4167m/13671ft). Between late spring and early autumn, Toubkal, accessible from the village of Imlil, can be scaled in two days, although many walkers prefer to save North Africa's highest peak for the climax of a week's trekking starting from Setti Fatma (in the Ourika Valley) or Oukaimeden. Throughout much of the High Atlas valley walks (as opposed to peaks) offer the best snapshot of rural life, which, in many communities has hardly changed in centuries. The legendary hospitality of the Berber people and the sublime beauty of these villages leaves a lasting imprint on all who visit.
Further to the east, M'goun (4071m/13356 ft), Morocco's third highest peak, sits in one of the most beautiful parts of the High Atlas. The trailhead valley of Ait Bougmez is home to some of the country's best-preserved vernacular Berber architecture and offers a hassle-free starting point for five to ten day circuits that scale M'goun. Head for this region during the summer months where temperatures rarely exceed 28°c, a welcome break from the heat of Marrakech, which lies some four hours by road to the west.

One of the few valleys whose beauty compares to Bougmez is the Vallée de la Tassaout which is accessed by way of the Tizi-n-Rogault pass from the M'goun region. Villages in this valley are regarded to be some of the finest in Morocco and offer interesting possibilities for hikers, whether camping or taking advantage of Gite d'etape accommodation in some of the hamlets alongside the Tessaout River. The Bougmez and Tessaout valleys form two stages of a mammoth three-week High Atlas traverse that links this spectacular region with the Toubkal area, a programme offered more and more by foreign adventure tour operators.

Heading South

More peripheral, although no less striking, are the Jebel Saghro and the Jebel Siroua, two mountain ranges on the south side of the High Atlas. Both are accessible by tarmac road and offer adequate infrastructure in their respective trailhead towns of N'Kob and Taliouine. Trekking in both regions is best in spring and autumn.

The Saghro, which lies to the south east of Ourazazate is an isolated and savagely-beautiful range of angular peaks and table top 'mesas'. Navigation difficulties and a profound shortage of water in the range make hiking here a challenge so always engage a qualified local guide which you can normally find in the pleasant town of N'Kob. The range offers the full gamut of possibilities from multi-day circuits to hikes that head north to join the tarmac route around the town of Kelaa Mgouna, on the Ouarzazate-Errachidia road. Be warned that the kind of Gite and refuge accommodation commonly found in the High Atlas is practically non-existent here so nights in the Saghro are normally spent under canvas.

The Siroua region forms a volcanic bridge between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains and most treks in the region tackle the non-technical summit of Jebel Siroua (3304m/10839ft) to the north of the trailhead town of Taliouine. On a clear day this nub-like summit offers some of the best views in Morocco, with the High Atlas, the Anti-Atlas, the Jebel Bani and even the dunes of the Sahara in view. In this region it's possible to stay in Berber houses (chez l'habitant) and guide and mule services are available in a limited capacity in Taliouine.

Other mountain sports

Morocco's extensive network of pistes (jeep roads) makes the country ideally suited to mountain biking. Harsh gradients and poor surfaces in the Central High Atlas make off-road biking only truly accessible to experienced riders but the Jebel Siroua, the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley offer gentler possibilities. Good quality mountain bikes are not available for hire in Morocco, so you are recommended to bring your own if you want to travel independently. Local maps show some, but not all pistes, and navigation without a guide can be much more difficult than you may anticipate.

Rock climbing is a popular pursuit in Morocco particularly in the Todra Gorge and the Anti-Atlas Mountains around Tafraoute. Equipment hire and professional guide services are not always easy to come by, so organising a trip of this nature with a tour operator makes practical sense.
The Central Atlas mountains around Ait Bougmez are ideally suited to canyoning, but a shortage of skilled guides and good quality equipment have left this sport in the hands of a few specialist (foreign) operators. Trips of this nature should be organised prior to your arrival in Morocco.
Skiing is not perhaps a sport you would normally associate with Morocco, but it is nonetheless feasible in the High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains between December and April. Snowfalls are by no means guaranteed but the northern orientation of the (one) ski slope at Oukaimeden, the country's best-equipped ski resort, gives skiers the best chance of some downhill action, however limited. Services at this resort are rudimentary - there are a few chair lifts and a cable car to the summit of Jebel Oukaimeden - and piste options are not particularly expansive. Off-piste skiing is possible in the Central High Atlas but can be life-threateningly dangerous without a qualified guide.

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Ontario is one of the southern provinces of Canada. It's the most populated province, as 40 % of Canada's population lives here. It is also a famous historic place, with a full range of attractions, touristic hotspots and travel opportunities.

One of the province's most important natural sightseeings, that Ontario is famous for, is obviously Niagara Falls. Millions of tourists come to see this attraction and walk along the magnificent landscapes every year. Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls that flow in this area. Together they form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America. It is stunning, beautiful and also beneficial in the terms of recreation and industry.

Another "must see" here is the CN Tower, one of the most recognized across the globe. It is 553 meters high, lit up at night and can be seen from every angle of the city. The view from the Tower is astounding, looking over the whole city and the lake.

Tourists also love to explore the provincial and national parks. In the south part of the province you can travel through the deep forests of Algonquin, French River, Killarney Provincial Parks, Bruce Peninsula National Park, etc.

However, Ontario is famous not only for its nature, but its museums. The Royal Museum in downtown is one of the largest museums that feature scientific exhibits as well as natural history of the world. The National Gallery in Ottawa, which is also well known, contains the masterpieces of popular artists. This part of Canada also has the Art Gallery, which is prestigious beyond the country, as it hosts amazing collections of African and Oceanic Art.

One of the sightseeings also include Wonderland, which is 30 kilometers northwest of Toronto's city center. It is a huge park that provides different thrill rides and roller coasters. Children adore Dinosaur Park and water parks, as well as live shows that are usually shown in summer.

The area is also famous for Muskoka, which is located around Lake Muskoka and various other popular lakes. It is full of cottages, resorts and marinas. Tourists, as well as locals usually spend holidays here, in the surroundings of rocky shores and pine trees.

If you want to spend time with friends and love art, The Stratford Festival is without a doubt a very good chance. The Festival Theatre has 2,250 seats and launches plays of Shapeskpeare and other famous writers.

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British Adventure Traveler Claire boarded her scheduled Air Canada flight to Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Twenty-nine-year-old Claire, who treats herself to one adventure trip each year, always tried to begin her adventure by flying an airline hosted by the country in which she would visit. She selected Vancouver in order to embark on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship bound for Alaska. The ship's route through the inward passage between channel islands, presented a great chance for her to see humpback whales and orcas who hunt in those channels. Perhaps she might see a bear on one of the islands.

As she planned her trip, Vancouver piqued her interest. Far more than merely a cruise port of embarkation, the diverse cosmopolitan city offered delicious dining choices, nightlife, and (most important to Claire) other adrenaline rush adventure opportunities. She planned to experience the city for a few days after hiking into the coastal rainforest on a photography tour to find and photograph the rare and elusive Spirit Bear.

Scientifically named "Kermode Bear," native people in ancient times called the white ones Spirit Bears. Claire thought to improve her odds of seeing one by hiring a Kitasoo native guide to lead her into the rain forest. All Kermode Bears are Black Bears, however, many of the ones who live in the coastal rain forest sport white fur. Many folks mistake them for polar bears, but no wild polar bears live in the forest. The size, shape, and facial features of the Spirit Bear clearly reveal it as a black bear.

Science can provide no answer for the bear's occasional white coat other than to state nature's odd albino result. But, the natives explain it this way: The Spirit Bear reminds the people to show gratitude for the bounty that they have, for once all the land lay under crushing glaciers and fathomless snow. Claire hoped that she could photograph the bear, and perhaps the equally elusive cougar and coastal wolves that live in the rain forest. None of her friends had come with her on the trip. It saddened her that her friends chose to grow up stodgy and sensible like their parents. Perhaps the wildlife photos, her description of cruise ship fun, and her excitement at the telling of adventure in British Columbia and Alaska might tempt her friends to come with next time.

British Adventure Traveler Claire boarded her scheduled Air Canada flight to Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Twenty-nine-year-old Claire, who treats herself to one adventure trip each year, always tried to begin her adventure by flying an airline hosted by the country in which she would visit. She selected Vancouver in order to embark on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship bound for Alaska. The ship's route through the inward passage between channel islands, presented a great chance for her to see humpback whales and orcas who hunt in those channels. Perhaps she might see a bear on one of the islands.
As she planned her trip, Vancouver piqued her interest. Far more than merely a cruise port of embarkation, the diverse cosmopolitan city offered delicious dining choices, nightlife, and (most important to Claire) other adrenaline rush adventure opportunities. She planned to experience the city for a few days after hiking into the coastal rainforest on a photography tour to find and photograph the rare and elusive Spirit Bear.
Scientifically named "Kermode Bear," native people in ancient times called the white ones Spirit Bears. Claire thought to improve her odds of seeing one by hiring a Kitasoo native guide to lead her into the rain forest. All Kermode Bears are Black Bears, however, many of the ones who live in the coastal rain forest sport white fur. Many folks mistake them for polar bears, but no wild polar bears live in the forest. The size, shape, and facial features of the Spirit Bear clearly reveal it as a black bear.
Science can provide no answer for the bear's occasional white coat other than to state nature's odd albino result. But, the natives explain it this way: The Spirit Bear reminds the people to show gratitude for the bounty that they have, for once all the land lay under crushing glaciers and fathomless snow. Claire hoped that she could photograph the bear, and perhaps the equally elusive cougar and coastal wolves that live in the rain forest. None of her friends had come with her on the trip. It saddened her that her friends chose to grow up stodgy and sensible like their parents. Perhaps the wildlife photos, her description of cruise ship fun, and her excitement at the telling of adventure in British Columbia and Alaska might tempt her friends to come with next time.

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British Adventure Traveler Claire boarded her scheduled Air Canada flight to Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Twenty-nine-year-old Claire, who treats herself to one adventure trip each year, always tried to begin her adventure by flying an airline hosted by the country in which she would visit. She selected Vancouver in order to embark on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship bound for Alaska. The ship's route through the inward passage between channel islands, presented a great chance for her to see humpback whales and orcas who hunt in those channels. Perhaps she might see a bear on one of the islands.
As she planned her trip, Vancouver piqued her interest. Far more than merely a cruise port of embarkation, the diverse cosmopolitan city offered delicious dining choices, nightlife, and (most important to Claire) other adrenaline rush adventure opportunities. She planned to experience the city for a few days after hiking into the coastal rainforest on a photography tour to find and photograph the rare and elusive Spirit Bear.
Scientifically named "Kermode Bear," native people in ancient times called the white ones Spirit Bears. Claire thought to improve her odds of seeing one by hiring a Kitasoo native guide to lead her into the rain forest. All Kermode Bears are Black Bears, however, many of the ones who live in the coastal rain forest sport white fur. Many folks mistake them for polar bears, but no wild polar bears live in the forest. The size, shape, and facial features of the Spirit Bear clearly reveal it as a black bear.
Science can provide no answer for the bear's occasional white coat other than to state nature's odd albino result. But, the natives explain it this way: The Spirit Bear reminds the people to show gratitude for the bounty that they have, for once all the land lay under crushing glaciers and fathomless snow. Claire hoped that she could photograph the bear, and perhaps the equally elusive cougar and coastal wolves that live in the rain forest. None of her friends had come with her on the trip. It saddened her that her friends chose to grow up stodgy and sensible like their parents. Perhaps the wildlife photos, her description of cruise ship fun, and her excitement at the telling of adventure in British Columbia and Alaska might tempt her friends to come with next time.

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British Adventure Traveler Claire boarded her scheduled Air Canada flight to Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Twenty-nine-year-old Claire, who treats herself to one adventure trip each year, always tried to begin her adventure by flying an airline hosted by the country in which she would visit. She selected Vancouver in order to embark on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship bound for Alaska. The ship's route through the inward passage between channel islands, presented a great chance for her to see humpback whales and orcas who hunt in those channels. Perhaps she might see a bear on one of the islands.
As she planned her trip, Vancouver piqued her interest. Far more than merely a cruise port of embarkation, the diverse cosmopolitan city offered delicious dining choices, nightlife, and (most important to Claire) other adrenaline rush adventure opportunities. She planned to experience the city for a few days after hiking into the coastal rainforest on a photography tour to find and photograph the rare and elusive Spirit Bear.
Scientifically named "Kermode Bear," native people in ancient times called the white ones Spirit Bears. Claire thought to improve her odds of seeing one by hiring a Kitasoo native guide to lead her into the rain forest. All Kermode Bears are Black Bears, however, many of the ones who live in the coastal rain forest sport white fur. Many folks mistake them for polar bears, but no wild polar bears live in the forest. The size, shape, and facial features of the Spirit Bear clearly reveal it as a black bear.
Science can provide no answer for the bear's occasional white coat other than to state nature's odd albino result. But, the natives explain it this way: The Spirit Bear reminds the people to show gratitude for the bounty that they have, for once all the land lay under crushing glaciers and fathomless snow. Claire hoped that she could photograph the bear, and perhaps the equally elusive cougar and coastal wolves that live in the rain forest. None of her friends had come with her on the trip. It saddened her that her friends chose to grow up stodgy and sensible like their parents. Perhaps the wildlife photos, her description of cruise ship fun, and her excitement at the telling of adventure in British Columbia and Alaska might tempt her friends to come with next time.

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When travelling in the back country you will need a good map. This is because maps are not created equal. Most maps you buy at the local hardware store are very good. However if you travel off the main highways there will be some issues. Most maps do not show you the backcountry roads. If they do show you their locations, the details could be lacking or inaccurate. This is especially true with mountain passes.

Travelling in the mountains can be a daunting task. This is especially true when you leave the pavement and hit the gravel and dirt. Many of these roads are very uneven and only see maintenance once a year, if that. Of course if this low-grade road goes through a mountain pass it becomes even more of a problem. This road could be very dangerous to traverse. There a number of reasons for this.

Many of the worlds mountain range have dangerous barriers to overcome. These include very steep grades up and down the mountain passes. If your breaks are not functioning correctly travelling on these passes could put you and your vehicle in a very serious situation. Even if your breaks are good you may actually cause them become red-hot and burn out with excessive breaking.

Many mountain passes involve negotiating a system of switch back roads to reach the top of the pass and then descend into a lower valley using a similar set of switch back roads. Many of these switch back roads do not have guard rails. These switch back roads sometimes feature cliffs and drop offs beyond their shoulders that are hundreds of feet into the valley below. These drop-offs and cliffs are straight down into oblivion.

Travelling through theses passes can be very dangerous during the winter months. During the winter months there may be no snow in the lower elevations. However when you travel into the higher elevations there could be snow. In fact there could be significant amount it. The amount could be enough to be over you head. Of course there is always the risk of avalanches. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time in area prone to avalanches could get you buried alive in your vehicle. There have been cases where even park rangers have buried in their vehicles by snow as a result of an avalanche.

So when travelling through mountainous regions and having to traverse mountain passes, would it not be a good idea to have the most advanced knowledge of these areas. This will involve having the most up to date map of the region you are travelling through.Who knows this might mean saving your life.

Best Regards

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The Hathni Mata Waterfall is one of the most amazing tourist attraction in the western part of India and is known for its serene environment The water stream comes down from a height of over a 100 meters and is wrapped within the lush greenery of the area.

If you happen to visit Gujarat for a tour, include Hathni Mata Waterfall in your itinerary. The memories that you take home from here will be worth cherishing for the rest of your life.

Best time to visit the Hathni Mata waterfall
You can visit the Hathni Mata waterfall at any given time of the year. However, considering that it is a waterfall, the best time to visit is during the monsoon season. The water flow is at its peak and the waterfall is fullest and most active during the wet days. But yes, it would be great to know that this place receives high footfall as both locals and other travelers flock to it. Hence, avoid visiting during the weekends.

Other tourist attractions near Hathni Mata waterfall
If you are thinking of including the Hathni Mata waterfall into your Gujarat holiday planner, you should include a couple of other places also. Here are a few other places near Hathni Mata waterfall that you can visit:

Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
The Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at around 70 kilometers away from Vadodara. It is like a detached natural forest surrounding that embarks on the purest form of Mother Nature. Cell phone connectivity is lower during most of the time inside this sanctuary and bird watching is the most opted activity you can indulge in. This wildlife sanctuary is also the home of many tribal people who find it safe and worthy of living in.

Pavagadh Hill
The Pavagadh hill is famous for the Temple of Mother Kali, which happens to be the oldest temple in the area and has its origin dating back to the 11th century. The topmost spot of the hill is around 762 meters (approx) above the sea level and the temple is situated right there. In order to reach the temple, you will need to walk for about five kilometers along the unmanned terrain. Alternatively, you can take a ropeway cable car to the top of the hill from the midpoint.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is ranked among the UNESCO World Heritage sites and has many archaeological excavations from the old heritage properties in this region. The Kalikamata Temple is also a popular place to visit here.

Your tour at the Hathni Mata Waterfall will be worth every moment spent as the serene surrounding and other points of interests in this place, which are also rich in heritage, make it the most compelling and wonderful places of western India.

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British Adventure traveler Claire, flying solo on British Airways to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, had given orders to the flight attendants to wake her for meals. She got her meals, and was awakened to prepare for landing. Rested and happy, she looked forward to arrival and boarding on a Gulf Air flight that was bound for Mumbai, India. Neither Abu Dhabi nor Mumbai was her final destination. Rather, she had booked a charter flight from Mumbai that would take her to one of the airports in the Maldives Islands. She had scheduled a boat trip to take her to her island, which she thought of as a "Diamond in the Emerald Sea."

But, life sometimes puts curves in our plans. Over Pakistan, the captain of her second flight informed passengers that technical problems required them to land unscheduled at the airport in Karachi, Pakistan. Grateful for a safe landing, Claire and the other passengers awaited news that would affect their travel plans. The news was not good. The airline planned to fix the problem and would put the passengers up in a local hotel until the fix was completed. The time estimate for the delay was at least three days, perhaps more.

The local airline staff picked the hotel. Some passengers objected, wanting a different hotel, but the staff would not pay for stay elsewhere. However, they did provide a generous meal voucher plan that would allow the stranded passengers to dine where they wish and present a bill for reimbursement of costs, up to a reasonable amount. In that, Claire formed her plan. She decided that dining fit well with sight-seeing. Why not make this inconvenience an adventure? She tried to get others to cooperate, but no one else was willing to leave the safe confines of the hotel. So, after settling in, Claire struck out on her own, trusting a cab driver to take her to interesting, but safe places to experience.

At dinner time on the first day, she stumbled upon a tour group. They were British, like her! A bus had spilled them out in front of a western-looking restaurant that had pictures of the food they serve and an English-language menu. Claire remembered that she had seen an Anthony Bourdain television show in which he mentioned such things as indicative of a poor meal. All of these tourists were lined up like salmon passing through narrow waters. "All salmon are fish," Claire decided, "but, not all fish are salmon." Claire told her cab driver to pick an eatery that the locals like, and that she would pay for his meal there if he would interpret for her.

Claire had a great time. The cab driver took her to his favorite place to eat, where his friends hang out, and he told his friends that the spunky Brit was his client and they should treat her like a queen! Claire could not understand their language of Urdu, but the cab driver interpreted. She and they learned that they all had a quirky sense of humor and liked to tell jokes. The different languages meant that the Pakistanis laughed as a group at her jokes, and she laughed alone at theirs. Plus, she got to try some of many meals, because everyone ordered something different and everyone shared!

Back at her hotel, Claire thanked her new Pakistani friend and cab driver. She scheduled his service for tomorrow morning, and she told him that she might get a few of her fellow travelers to come with.

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Baltimore is a city teaming with natural trails and beautiful landscapes. An outdoor vacation is what this place is all about, with many naturally beautiful wonders waiting to be discovered in Calvart Cliffs State Park, Savage River State Forest, Janes Island State Park and many more wildernesses here. You can enjoy the outdoors in protected isolation, as this place offers a long list of adventure and leisure opportunities to its visitorswith activities such as camping, biking hiking and more with just a cheap ticket to Baltimore. Here is a list of outdoor activities you can enjoy in Baltimore.

Ride the Rail Trails. The state of Maryland has more than a dozen of these railroad trails. As more and more railroad tracks went obsolete, they were paved and converted into flat bike trails. This provides a wonderful opportunity to be amidst nature and view Baltimore first hand. This is very popular activity amongst the tourists. It will keep you close to your fitness goals as well as help you enjoy your trip at the same time. This is especially good as vacations are where we dwindle away from our diets and indulge in criminally high calorie feasts.

Appalachian Trail. This is a fairly easy hike if you are an active person. This is a 40-mile hiking trail from Pen-Mar to the Potomac River. This is a very scenic trail and you can take several pictures here. Being here will make you relive it again and again as you realize being in nature can be so beautiful.

Assateague Island. This is a one of a kind get away. Just outside the city this island is full of wild horses and serene beaches. It is a perfect place to have some alone time to reverberate on your life and goals. You get to see wild horses here -it is a very Hollywood sequel experience.

Smith Island. This is an island a short ferry ride away from mainland. This is famous for it's delicious layered pancakes and the wilderness that is not yet messed with. This offers a sneak peak into the world as it was intended to be by mother nature.

Gunpowder river tubing. This is a local annual event where everyone rides a tube down the cold waters of the river. This is especially a good way to beat the summer heat and have some fun. The river is not to worry about with just a few light rapids. Shuttle services are available to take you back up river once you are done.

Camping at Green Ridge Forest. This is a few hours away from the city. This is a dream come true place for outdoor lovers. Here you can camp in the primitive forest sites and can go fishing and paddle boating. The place is very picturesque and elevating.

Marathon. The state hosts more than a dozen marathons every year. Along with the marathons, ultra marathons, trail runs, 15ks, 10ks and other running events are scheduled every weekend. This is a very good place to get your running shoes on and get along other fellow runners to enjoy the natural beauty this place has to offer.

Being in nature is a luxury nowadays and one must enjoy such experiences whenever possible. Living in the cities we are drifting away from natural living, this is what we can correct on nature-centric vacations in places like Baltimore.

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#1 - Go Farming

Info: There’s a company called World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) which links travellers with organic farmers to give a helping hand in exchange for food, accommodation, and opportunities to learn about Organic Lifestyles.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: LOW - Usually this method of travel is based on an exchange of your work for their accommodation and no money is exchanged. Though get the right farm and you may just get a little pocket money.

#2 - Bartending

Info: One of the most popular jobs for travellers is bartending. As long as you have a Visa that will allow you to work, bartending jobs are fairly easy to come by.. Previous experience in bartending will help of course.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: AVERAGE - You will normally earn a good enough wage to keep you there / traveling… As long as you don’t spend all your hard earned cash on the bar.

Pro Tip: Be confident and ask around, and start in a hostel if you need to.

#3 - Teach Yoga

Info: Imagine moving to a nice warm tropical location, living a healthy, relaxed lifestyle and teaching Yoga to fellow travelers each day.

Yoga studios are popping up all over the world, but that does not mean there’s no room for more. Whether you want to start your own class or teach existing classes there is a great opportunity here for the flexible type.

Location: Warm tropical places like Costa Rica and Bali have the most opportunity right now.

Income Potential: LOW - AVERAGE

Pro Tip: Take local classes first, make connections, and offer free help first.

#4 - Teach English

Info: English teachers have one of the most sought after skills in the world. You do need a qualification which you can get in just one month. This can be a very rewarding occupation for you and your students, allowing you to live in places you otherwise may not.

Location: Asia has the highest demand for now

Income Potential: AVERAGE - You will earn enough to live comfortably at your location. Usually around $1200USD /month. This can vary depending on your position and location.

#5 - Tour Guide

Info: What better way to see a country than to show people around it! This could be one of the best jobs in the world.. As long as you are outgoing, friendly, and are in love with a certain country. Than you will be a perfect fit as a tour guide.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: AVERAGE - Usually, when doing tours across countries you will receive free accommodation and living expenses while earning a small salary on top..

#6 - Flight Attendant

Info: You can fly all over the world! Stopping in at different locations for a few days at a time. This can be great for those who want to travel a lot while still having a home base. However this can be a full on job, battling jet lag, being away from home a lot.. Expect a long hours and a crazy lifestyle.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH - Imagine working on an American salary while having flights paid to Asia.. The potential for good income is there.

Resources: Most major airlines have flight attendant training available. You will need to contact airlines based in your country specifically.

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#1- Blogger / Writer

Info: There’s an abundance of opportunity to make a great income online and have trips paid for through your blog. Start a blog and do your best to share your unique experience of a place visited. Write decent reviews about the places you stayed, restaurants etc. Keep connecting with brands and companies, they Always need advertising… And if you have a great following, there’s very good money to be made.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH

#2-International Hotel Chain

Info: Working abroad can begin at home. Land a job in an international hotel and if you talk to the right people you will find many locations over the globe that love having foreign managers to host their foreign guests.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH - If you are a manager and connect with the right people, you can keep your home salary in lower income countries, leveraging the currency.

Resources: Aim of the game is to get your foot in the door.. Seed the idea of sticking loyal to a company but working internationally.

Pro Tip: If this fails .. Work in a hostel!

#3- Stock / Forex Trading

Info: Imagine waking up in the morning, placing a quick trade, making $5000, and having the rest of the day to do whatever you like. Trading can be like this, though here’s a warning: Trading is NOT for the faint hearted.. It takes skill, discipline and money! But if you can do it right the rewards can be great. Do your due diligence and learn from those who are having success.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH - There’s always risk, aim to build slow and steady.. Don’t get ahead of yourself.

#4 - Website Design

Info: It’s pretty damn cool how truly free we can make our lives these days.. If you have a good hand in design, or better yet know how to code websites, than a world of travel may be closer than you think.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH Resources: WIX - Is an html ‘drag and drop’ website builder. Many people use templates from Wix and charge clients for doing all the hard work.. Which isn’t really that hard, once you know how.

Pro Tip: People don’t want to spend hours designing their own websites, if you can make light work for your client, more power to you.

#5 - Busking / Performing

Info: I have met many talented people on my travels. Those gifted with the ability to draw a crowd of people to watch them perform, have something worth doing full time. .

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: AVERAGE Money can be tough. Though depending on where you go, how much you perform, and how well you do convincing your viewers to give you donations at the end.. You really can earn enough Income to busk your way around the world.

#6 - Travel Agent

Info: If you love travel so much you like to plan people's trips, than become a travel agent might be your thing! Though it may be tough to adopt a life of full-time travel as an agent.. You will learn a lot about the world of travel and receive great holiday perks such as cheap flights, hotel packages, tours, etc.

Location: GLOBAL

Income Potential: HIGH

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