Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2009 — Posted in Adventurous Life, The Leisure Center
Camping is often associated with notions of thrill, fun and excitement. Traditional venues include national parks, natural areas or camping grounds but now Caravan Parks have also been introduced, where people having recreational vehicles can not only enjoy spending time in parks but also an allotted place known as pitch. These Caravan Parks are also known as campgrounds or RV Parks. For many people, camping is a favorite outdoor recreational activity accompanied with other activities like hiking, fishing or canoeing. Camping is also a part of activities planned by different organizations and groups for children and youth to teach them team work as well as self-sufficiency. Conventionally, campers enjoyed Mother Nature which they rarely had time for in the hush every day routine but there was no provision of technology on the camping sites. Nowadays, the concept of Caravan Park has changed this scenario. The Caravan Parks are preferred due to the facilities which they provide, like pitches equipped with TV, telephone and WI FI connections. Families visit the Caravan Parks in their recreational vehicles for socializing with others on the venue while staying in touch with the outside world. Irrespective of the venue, camping is a pleasure filled experience.
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Posted by admin on October 26th, 2009 — Posted in Adventurous Life, Bikes and Tours, Travel Hall
There are a variety of ways in which you might enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hayling Island. Put on your cycling shoes or your walking boots.
Enjoy a variety of walks with the Hayling Island group taking in the scenic sea views.
This group offers a short walk with a gentle pace for beginner or slower walkers to enjoy.
The longer walk enables those who enjoy a slightly faster paced perambulation to enjoy the Hayling coastline whilst socialising with friends.
Share a morning perambulation with acquaintances taking in the good sea air and ever changing environment, returning for refreshments.
This is mainly a flat route. There are two short hills at the Rowlands Castle end of the route. The majority of the route is on cycle path, but 3 short sections are on road:
1. from The Recreation Ground, The Fairway, Rowlands Castle to the bottom of the hill in Durrants Road
2. the section of road between Langstone Road and Langstone Bridge on to Hayling Island. The pavements on both sides of Langstone Bridge (only) are cycle paths.
3. the southern loop of Staunton Ave, Sea Front and Sinah Lane.
The Hayling Billy Coastal Route is formed from impacted scalpings, with a top dressing, there’s a bit of tarmac and some concrete and it could be a little lumpy in places. Almost all road bikes will cope but mountain bikes are better suited ” I pedalled the route on a mountain bike with slick road tyres and I was Okay. There are points where a bit of would favour to walk but these sites are few and far between and very short ” bearing in mind I wheeled the route the day following torrential downpours which pulled leaves off trees etc. a few puddles about but on the whole it was pretty well drained.
If you want to know about a wonderful place to stay on Hayling Island then you should consider Cockle Warren. If you want to go to a great Hayling Island bed and breakfast then you should look at this hotel
Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel
36 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 9HL
023 9246 4961
Kate will look after you
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Posted by admin on August 14th, 2009 — Posted in Adventurous Life, Fishing Gear, Travel Hall
Lying north-west of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French settlement of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for fishing and diving holiday.
If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be exhilarated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With brilliant museums, the exquisite boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both casual and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. But Grand Terre is fenced by its greatest gem, the world’s biggest coral lagoon and second grandest coral reef, where marine life bursts.
Due to the south east trade winds and New Caledonia’s position as one of the southern-most pacific islands, New Caledonia basks a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days provide limitless opportunites for fishing and diving jaunts. Stunning coral and underwater canyons and caves offer the background for exquisite dives and rich sportfishing.
fishing holidays in New Caledonia is suitable for any type of fisherman. Guided charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catamarans for rod, spear, and fly fishing; or small, local boats are all accessible for rent. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the best and most beautiful bonefishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the world hoping to break records as the fish are famous for their strength and speed.
The small islands that make up New Caledonia are ideal for diving and snorkelling. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 varieties of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of aquatic life offer divers a myriad of visions and experiences. Full and half day trips operate out of Noumea, and equipment is accessible through excursion operators and resorts. Whether diving in the tranquil waters of Ile des Pins or nighttime snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travelers would be hard pressed to find another destination on the planet that provides such an stunning medley of sportfishing and diving holiday joys.
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Posted by admin on June 11th, 2008 — Posted in Adventurous Life, Sports News + More, Travel Hall
Climber from Nepal, 74, oldest person to reach the summit of the Mount Everest. His first found him within 228 metres of the peak when his team stopped to help a fellow mountaineer who was left for dead. One year later, Bahadur Sherchan, a University of Calgary alumni, returned to Chomolungma to finish what he had started.
Min Bahadur Sherchan and four climbing guides reached the 29,035-foot (8,850-meters) summit of the world’s highest mountain early Sunday, said Ramesh Chretri, an official with Nepal’s ministry of tourism.
“Mt Everest this year became a political pawn,” he said with some frustration.
Hall was frostbitten and severely disoriented due to altitude sickness. Min Bahadur Sherchan returned a hero to Calgarians. The Chinese were flying their airplanes over Mount Everest and had Chinese officials in Kathmandu. “The Chinese weren’t allowing anybody on Chomolungma or Mount Everest. They ended up commandeering it for themselves, even though Everest is shared by two countries. As he planned for the climb, Sherchan told reporters he wanted to inspire fellow senior citizens. He also said many Nepalese have established records on Mt Everest, so it was only fitting that the record for the oldest climber to reach the summit should also belong to a Nepali. They flexed their muscles this year all the in name of the Olympic spirit, but it was hardly spirited at all.”
Nevertheless, the decision to actualize a long-time personal goal left Andrew Brash with some internal uncertainties, he cited the political actions of China and Nepal as providing the greatest adversity he faced on his journey. More than 3272 people have climbed to the summit since it was first conquered in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hillary, who died in January, and Nepal’s Tenzing Norgay.
Bahadur Sherchan last attempt resulted in the rescue of Lincoln Hall, an Australian climber who was left by his team in the “death zone.”
This year French climber Anthony Loeff is reporting the scales for the Mount Everest after reaching the top of Mont Blanc earlier this season.
Andrew Brash returned this week from Nepal after successfully climbing to the summit of Everest. They basically coerced the Nepali government to not allow any climbers past camp two on the Nepali side. Further, he was all too aware of the potential dangers Chomolungma or Mount Everest could bring. Certain parts of the climb are more dangerous than others and it is important for climbers to remain focused Now that Min Bahadur Sherchan has successfully scaled the tallest mountain in the world, he is once again ready to focus on his family. Sherchan just 17 days away from his 77th birthday beat the age record set last year by 71-year-old Japanese teacher Katsusuke Yanagisawa.
With the Chinese preparing for the impending summer Olympic Games, Bahadur Sherchan noted that the government’s actions hardly reflected the Olympic spirit. The 77-year-old man from Nepal is now the oldest person to have reached the top of Chomolungma.
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