Australia's oldest and biggest city, Sydney offers outdoor enthusiasts a plethora of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and watersports. The city is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the east and the Blue Mountains on the west. The Hawkesbury River borders the north side, and the Royal National Park borders the southern part of the city. The urban core… read more
Planning a trip to Sydney, Australia is invigorating. Enjoy an array of attractions and activities. For the outdoor enthusiasts, go kayaking in the harbor, cycle along the coast or dive with sharks at Manly's Oceanworld. While planning your Sydney adventure, consider spectacular five-star places to stay. read more
Australia's beaches are wildly popular surfing destinations. Sydney's Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most famous surfing beaches--its lifeguards even have their own television show. An outer suburb of Sydney, Bondi Beach is a vibrant mixture of pubs, cafes and surf shops. For a slightly quieter locale with the same surf excitement, consider Coogee Beach.… read more
Sydney, Australia, is most notable for its historic and architecturally significant opera house. There are numerous other features that also make Sydney a desirable vacation destination. Historic walking tours, tours and Darling Harbor and events at the National Parks and Wildlife Centre allow nature lovers to appreciate the beauties of Sydney. Visitors to S… read more
Sydney, Australia, boasts incredible sightseeing within the city itself, but it's the area surrounding the city that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe. The rugged terrain offers visitors the opportunity to participate in leisurely activities like hunting and camping or more extreme sports like rock climbing and base jumping. Accommodatio… read more
The cosmopolitan city of Sydney is home to the iconic Opera House, the Central Business District (CBD) and the historic district known as the Rocks. Spend some time exploring neighborhoods with cobblestone streets, weekend markets, out… read more
The district of Victoria, in Central London, presents a wealth of interesting attractions for outdoor enthusiast who, after a full day of cycling or hiking near the city limits, may be interested in seeing Westminster Abbey, the Houses… read more
Although located in the heart of Europe's largest city, Central London presents the outdoor enthusiast a myriad of opportunities to enjoy sports and recreation. From walks in Hyde Park to strolls in Kew Gardens, to sailing or boating o… read more
Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia is only a thirty-minute drive from Sydney and has three nearby Australian National Parks. The Ku-Ring Chase and Georges River National Parks afford a wide variety of activities including hiking, c… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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