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Although the west face of Mt. Edgar had been successfully scaled by a Korean team back in 2001, a sad tragedy in 2009 has made this mountain in Sichuan Province a very precarious place for mountain climbing activities. This especially holds true in its East Face, where three Americans did not survive an entire climb. Nonetheless, Kyle Dempster and Bruce Normand were able to successfully ascend Mt. Edgar during an eight-day ascent and descent in its East Face. Watch their adventure...

There are a good number of individuals whose passion for surfing bring them to various parts of the world in the hope of finding the best waves to ride.   So read on to learn more about the top three surfing beaches in the world.   1. Huntington Beach   Searching for the ‘perfect break’? Then Huntington Beach is the most ideal surfing beach for you. Recognized as the Surf City of America, where the yearly OP Pro Surfing Tournament and International Surfing Championship is held,...

Cairo and Aswan would be the best places to check out when you want to learn more about the ancient Egyptian civilization, along with its pyramids, temples, mummies and hieroglyphs.   Check out this collection of photos presented by Eileen’s Videos, and see the best parts of Egypt through her lens. The user shares,     -- including a tour of Old Cairo, the Pyramids (some of us climbed inside the Great Pyramid to the burial chamber), and the Egyptian Museum (unfortunately, no cameras allowed)....

From waterfalls to volcanoes and mountains, Hawaii is apparently not all about plain beaches.   If you love the outdoors, then coming to Hawaii would offer a lot of great recreation plays for you. The Pill Box hike in Kailua, for instance, is one of the most rewarding activities that you could do in the Oahu Island.    Watch the 360 Degree View of Lanikai and Kailua in the video uploaded by Brian Hancock, who describes the Pill Box to have “Great view and...

This global city considers tourism as a major part of its economy, and it wisely took advantage of its wealth and oil resources to appeal to visitors who love spending their money on luxury. Dubai’s 70 malls, in particular, show how shopping becomes one of the many reasons why travelers stay in the city. In addition to this, the emirate does have a fair share of other ancient and archeologically-significant travel destinations just like its neighboring cities.   Nevertheless, Aaron Mendez’s video...

Since this accommodation is located near the numerous game reserves in this South African sandy savannah, guests would surely love its location. From the Kalahari Desert to the huge grasslands of the Great Kangaroo, its accessibility to many of the region's major attractions is a huge plus. Watch David Strauss’ delightful video, and see the luxurious accommodations that the Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge takes pride in. Strauss describes the lodge as, “Unlike the other houses, Nyala features an additional “wide-angle scenic view”...

1 - Beaches You don’t have to look hard to find one of the many beautiful beaches of Spain. With more than 4000 kilometres of coastline, beaches are one attraction that isn’t lacking. We recommend you visit Canaries, Formentera, Galicia, Marbella, or Mallorca.   2 - The Alhambra Settled in the the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, you’ll find the stunning city of Granada which is home to the Alhambra - the palace of the Spanish Moorish Kingdom. After its abandonment in the...

The Goroka Show is a locally popular tribal event where people gather together to celebrate their culture in stunning displays of dance, music, and tribal rituals. There are about 100 tribes who show up to participate in the event, which is held annually during the weekend closest to the 16th of September (Independence Day).   The festival began in the 1950’s, when it was first introduced by missionaries. The initial purpose was for tribes across the land to come together and learn...

Senja’s outer coast was once difficult to access, with few roads leading to it. Fortunately, more roads and tunnels have been developed to carry you over from the inner coast, giving you the opportunity to experience this Norwegian wonder in real life. Bøvær If the beach is on your list of activities, then you’ll want to head over to Bøvær, where the sandy-white beaches and sparkling waves invite you to stay awhile and relax. Enjoy the view of the Atlantic ocean and...

This August 29 to the 31st (2013) marks the 18th annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition in Horseshoe Bay, Southampton. What better way to spend a day on the beach?