Tel Aviv offers approximately 20 km of beach stretch at the eastern shores of the Mediterranean and good weather conditions for surfing all year-round.

Generally, surfing in Tel Aviv is mild, nothing like extreme surfing in Indonesia, Hawaii or Australia. If you are just a beginner try Dolfinarium beach, where water breaks make the waves come orderly. The West Shore is recommended for professional surfers, the swell here is usually higher and waves break far from the shoreline. The most famous surfing beach is Hilton Beach; waves here are wide, breaking very well. Water breaks protect the surf line, but not in high swells.

Summer water temperature gets as hot as 28 C and the wave’s height is about 1 meter. Early in the morning (at 6 – 7 am) swell offers the best surf, when the waves are breaking long and perfect. Later, at 8 – 9 am the swell can get chaotic with waves breaking shorter. Wintertime offers you the best swells and big waves (2-3 meters) but with quite cold water (about 14 C).

Mediterranean is just a ten minutes bicycle ride from city center, but if you are an eager surfer and you are going to wake up early for better waves, it can be a good idea to find Tel Aviv apartments closer to the beach you like.

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If you think that Edinburgh and the whole Scotland is a quiet place for relaxed golf holiday time, you are right. BUT! It is also a great adventure destination for thrill-seekers of all abilities.

Wet and wild Edinburgh rafting experience is available all year round. You’ll enjoy high quality rafting and Scottish rivers with rapids and rifts. In early spring or after heavy rainfall many of them raft to grade 4 and 5.

Pack you paraglider, carry it up a hill, unroll and step into the wind. The terrain in Scotland is ideal for learning and there are several good paragliding clubs. Only weather sometimes can destroy your flying plans.

The weather has no matter for paintball, fantastic adventure activity for everyone. The wide range of paintball venues in Scotland can cater all budgets and ages. A lot of places are close to the major cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Scotland was designed for mountain biking. Explore countryside getting covered in mud, overcoming a lung-busting climb, coasting through steep berms or blasting downhill. Read the rest of this entry »

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Looking for wheels for your next trip abroad? There are a lot of things to consider and I mean not only “driving on the other side of the road”. From international driving permits and liability insurance to a plenty of hidden fees, renting a car in a foreign country can be a little bit complicated.

A lot of additional costs are not being explained at the time of rental. The following information may help you save money and avoid disputes when the time comes to pay your bill. Read the rest of this entry »

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At least one problem can be easily avoided when you go camping or travel by your own car. The problem of the lost key. Of course, when you bought the car, you had two keys, but who knows where the second one is now? Nevertheless I would recommend having this second key tied to something deep inside your backpack. You know, car keys love freedom, especially when you have a nice camping weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

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1. Historic City Centre

First of all, take a walk around the old quarter. Since 1997 the historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A stroll through the area typically takes about 20 minutes. Countless small shops sell traditional souvenirs and keepsakes, such as the much-loved Mozartkugel – a marzipan confection covered in dark chocolate. Those feeling a little nostalgic can hire a Fiaker, a four-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses.

2. Café Tomaselli

Enjoy a lunch in the heart of Salzburg’s old quarter. Café Tomaselli is Austria’s oldest surviving coffeehouse. Café was established in 1705, and it is now one of the city’s landmarks. The house specialties include quark strudel and the legendary Tomaselli ice cream.

3. Mozart Square

Take a walk to the house where Mozart was born. The family lived at 9 Getreidegasse for 26 years. Arranged over three floors, it has been a museum since 1880. Musical instruments used by Mozart as well as family portraits and period furniture are all on display.

Not far from his birthplace you will find the Mozart square and the Mozart memorial. Formerly known as Michael’s square, it was renamed Mozartplatz in 1842 when the Michael fountain was ripped out to make way for the Mozart memorial. The bronze statue in the centre of the square was created by German sculptor Ludwig Schwanthaler.

4. Alt-Salzburg

Don’t miss dinner at Alt-Salzburg, nestled in the historic centre of the city. One of the location’s outstanding features is the so-called “stone dining room”, which has been carved out of one of the city’s four mountains – the Mönchsberg. Read the rest of this entry »

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Explore Manhattan’s unique neighborhoods; it’s really cool to learn about New York history while tasting foods from all over the world.

First place to see and taste is Central Greenwich Village & SoHo. Wander the streets and taste the delicious ethnic flavors. With a quiet section of SoHo, these two unique and celebrated areas are enjoyed by bohemians, beatniks and hippies.

Proceed with Chinatown food. Discover the history, culture, and amazing food specialties. Peking duck, dumplings, and more from restaurants and specialty food shops. Read the rest of this entry »

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When you spend a lot of time on slopes (doesn’t matter if you are a ski beginner or a snowboard master) don’t fail to protect your eyes from damaging golden sun rays. The light is reflected from the snow and the result is up to twice the normal amount of UV rays. Moreover, the harmful effects of solar UV radiation at 2000 meters can be 30% higher than at sea level. Protective eyewear is the first way to prevent sun damage to the eyes.

Ski Sunglasses and Ski Goggles

The eyewear is a very important safety element to your winter sports activity. The right pair of sports sunglasses or goggles should suit your type of activity and the anticipated weather conditions.

The first point to consider is the lens color. Read the rest of this entry »

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In Finland and in some parts of the world, particularly Britain, the Province of Lapland is considered the traditional home of Santa Claus (Joulupukki). Unfortunately, this post is not a research concerning Santa Claus origin =) but a short review about skiing and snowboarding beyond the polar circle.

If you are going to Lapland in Finland, you should be ready for…
… weather (up to -30C, strong north wind, snowstorm)
… hot sauna every evening
… low visibility (not very often)
… well-groomed slopes
… crazy snowboarders
… crazy skiers
… comfortable cottage
… Northern lights
… elks and snowmobiles
… the dark
… floodlit slopes

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Yoga mat is one of the most important parts of yoga equipment. Yoga practice does not require a lot of tools, but a comfortable mat is an essential part to make it successful.

Quite every yoga studio has mats for rent, but there are a lot of reasons to buy a personal one. First of all, yoga mat (also called a sticky mat) is used to define personal space; second, it creates traction for your feet and hands. It’s a very important function of yoga mats, especially when you get a little sweaty. And here we can see the main disadvantage of rented mats: you can’t be sure how often they are being washed, as a lot of people use them. Yoga mats can be purchased for $25 and this is not a big price for hygiene. But try to get the best quality mat that you can afford, because a good mat will last for years and provide better usage. And, if you plan to do any yoga at home, you need a mat. Read the rest of this entry »

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First of all you need to find pike locations. Pike feed on minnows, walleye and frogs, so you’ll find pike in places which support such wildlife. Pike are a fish that can be caught in great numbers in all seasons.

In summertime pike will be in shallow water, usually bedded down in weeds, because of bright sunlight and shade which bring hunting benefit for pike-predators. In deep weeds try any hooks that look like minnows.

From one side pike is a very aggressive fish, from another side it is enough lazy to forage for a meal if it can take a free one. You can catch a pike by using small fish. But big pike would rather not waste too much time and energy chasing bugs or minnows. So, use a bigger fish to draw a greater pike.

In the fall time the pike will be feeding like crazy because they are getting ready for the up coming winter. You should be focusing on trolling. And if you find the bait fish you can be assured that you have found the pike.

Don’t be in a hurry, before a pike take your lure, it will play with it and bite several times. Leave your lure in the water even if you had the pike and lost it, it is possible that the pike will return. And you will see the float take off through the water if the pike hits your bait.

Anytime at the end of the day is a good time for fishing. Trial and error is the best way to find the fish and find out how they are reacting and to what. And the whole aim is to have fun; of course you will have more fun if you catch the pike. Good luck!

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