Adventure

Peru: Cusco, Ancient Incan Capital

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Worldly1

No other city in Peru exemplifies its rich ancient and colonial history more than Cusco. Located in the south of the country, Cusco was once the capital of the Incan Empire and thus, houses many archaeological relics from that era. World heritage listed in 1983, the region combines spectacular landscapes, culture and architecture, creating a … Continue reading »

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China’s New Great Wall

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Worldly1

River cruising is the perfect means to explore the great Yangtze River. The Yangtze River is a massive tempestuous monster. For centuries it has been both the life and death of the Chinese people, providing food, water for irrigation and a critical transport route, but turning fierce with immense and destructive floods. In 1998, the … Continue reading »

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Kingdom of the Polar Bear

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Worldly1

Adventure cruiser, Roderick Eime, heads north in search of the mighty polar bear and a lost story from Australian history. We cautiously exit the Zodiac on the pebbly beach. Ten at a time, we land on the beach, our guides already well ahead of us, scouting for sightings of the worlds largest terrestrial carnivore. Two … Continue reading »

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