No one region of Central America can be compared with Costa-Rica. More then 50 years ago this country gave up the idea of army and bet against the mountain rivers rafting, eruptive volcanoes, wild beaches and full of life tropical forests. Since then the wealth of nature becomes a trump card of this state and its main income source.

Costa-Rica is not a big country. Ten days here will be enough for a full adventure with rafting and mountain bike, hiking and canoeing. There are good places for surfing, diving, deepwater fishing and snorkeling. You can go with a low budget or seek the more exclusive resorts. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kite Surfing

Kitesurfing is one of most exciting and fun sports in the world and Egypt (Hurgada) is the perfect place to learn it fast and easy. The principle of kitesurfing is to use a powerful kite to pull a rider on a small board across the water. By using the power of the kite the rider can perform high jumps and tricks in a controlled and stylish way.

There is no doubt that it can be one of the most radical water sports around, but at the same time it can be mastered very quickly and it does not need to be that radical. Kitesurfing can be as hectic or as laid back as you want it to be. Whatever you make of it, it will be the most fun you ever had on the water. Read the rest of this entry »

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Diving Safari

The clear waters and pristine reefs bring thousands of divers to the Red Sea every year. So how do you decide whether to dive from daily boats or take the plunge and dive from a liveaboard diving safari?

The first thing to establish is whether you are coming to the Red Sea purely for diving. If the answer is “yes” then a liveaboard safari is definitely for you. Your liveaboard boat will provide you with tanks and weights and air as standard, if you would like to rent any other equipment or take a specific course, be sure to contact the operator in advance. Read the rest of this entry »

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A volcanic eruption is possibly the most spectacular example of the incredible power of nature – and few eruptions in history have been quite as spectacular as that of Krakatoa. Until the summer of 1883 this volcano, situated on an island between Java and Sumatra, had been quiet for over two hundred years. In may that year came the first signs of renewed activity. Then at 10am on 27 August, the whole island began to explode. Read the rest of this entry »

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