Nepal Trekking is one of the less strenuous yet worthwhile adventures you can ever experience. If you want to enjoy an exhilarating and unforgettable experience then this is just the right medicine for you. Nepal is one of the most celebrated and sought after destination for backpackers, trekkers, mountain climbers and hikers to name a few. One reason behind this is because this country proudly grasps, Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world.

Trekking in Nepal is the absolute desire for most professional and amateur climbers and hikers. To seize the extreme challenge of trekking the highest mountain is not an easy task. This adventure requires more than just enthusiasm and passion in trekking. Furthermore, you have to be in good shape and in superior health to enjoy the journey and of course, take pleasure in the beautiful sights and nature that enfolds you.

One common misconception about trekking is the level of difficulty involved during the journey. This is not entirely correct since most trekking adventures put together by trekking tours depend on your liking. So trekking may take hours or less depending on what you want to see or achieve on your experience. There are several excursions that can be arranged whether you call for easy and short walks up the Nepal Mountain and forest trails or a demanding and thorny adventure experience along the complicated hills and majestic mountains.

During excursions you will definitely savor the exotic and stunning scenery of the Nepal Mountains. You will also witness with absolute admiration as you pass through cultural affluence and famous wildlife sanctuaries during your steadfast journey. There are quite a few trails that usually bear trekking excursions such as the two base camps of Mount Everest, Langtang region trek, Anapurna Conservation Area, Mustang region trek, Manaslu, Kanchanjungha region trek, Dolpo region trek and so forth.

Commonly used by mountain climbers are the two base camps situated on the opposite sides of Mount Everest. One base camp is facing towards the south in Nepal while the other rests to the north of Tibet. These base camps serve as suitable shelters for mountain climbers especially when they climb up and down the Mount Everest.

The Lantang region is yet another well-known trek originating from Nepal which is quite accessible through Kathmandu valley. This trek is naturally suitable for climbers and hikers who have time constraints. You can easily arrange an excursion which can last up to 21 days and enjoy a more subtle environment since it is less crowded.

A usually packed trekking region is the Annapurna Conservation Area. Annapurna is well-known for its magnificent series of mountain peaks including, Annapurna I, the 10th highest summit in the world situated in the Himalayas. The Mustang valley, another famous trekking route is physically part of the Annapurna region and is more culturally inclined with that of Tibet than with Nepal. Trekkers who set foot on this valley will capture nostalgic moments as they travel back in time when Tibet was still free from the custody of China.

Indeed, people of all ages will enjoy the wonderful adventure brought about by Nepal trekking. Trekking can be classified into three levels, the low-grade, middle-grade and high-grade trekking. More often than not, amateur trekkers who have not undergone any sort of training are encouraged to start with the low-grade trekking level then steadily move up to middle then high-grade trekking.

There are several trekking packages offered by professional trekkers. Before you choose a package, it would be appropriate to have yourself checked medically since this sort of adventure may be arduous for you. It is only right to ensure that you are physically fit to take such excursions. To partake in this challenge is unique and without equal. Nepal trekking is your perfect adventure and exercise if you are expecting to participate in a journey bursting with mountain backdrops, rich cultural history and majestic wildlife.

Top three best adventure and open world RPG games according to me, but also taking into consideration what people have been buying and rating highly.

Dragon Age Origins Review – a fantasy role playing game where you can build up your own character with loads of customization options and in which you take the global strategic view or the down and dirty individual fighting when it comes to the action. This is my own personal favorite and I think I am going to give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Red Dead Redemption Review – Set in the American wild west this is an open world adventure game for the Xbox 360, which means that instead of completing fixed missions you get to explore the game territories as you want to, interacting with all of the characters you meet however you like, with the ultimate goal of building up your honor, fame, and of course wealth. This one is a really unique game – there really aren’t many titles that you can say that for but I can’t think of anything else to compare Red Dead Redemption to. 4 out of 5 stars from me.

Fable 3 Review Fable three is a classic RPG fantasy role playing adventure game set in the fictional world of Albion, which in this game is just entering the industrial revolution, or at least its own equivalent of that time in our history. Fantasy fans will love this one, but although it is good gameplay, and interesting story and all of the rest, I can’t find anything unique or and individual thing that really stands out so I would give Fable 3 a score of 3.5 stars out of 5.

Be prepared for all minor emergencies on board a watercraft with a dedicated boat first aid kit. All-purpose safety kits often feature brand-name supplies, such as medicine antiseptics, pain relief, bandages, treatment dressing, and more. These packs also come complete with advice on dealing with more common injuries and illnesses, as well as instructions on using the supplies in the correct manner.

Products in these survival packs often come organized in several different categorizes or compartments all dependent on injury type. For example, alcohol prep and ointment come grouped together for ease in locating supplies in a timely manner.

A marine first aid kit often comes complete with the following supplies – various sizes or adhesive bandages, burn cream packets, folding scissors, gauze roll, examination gloves, antiseptic towelettes, lip protection, motion sickness tables, sting relief pads, sterile trauma pads, tweezers, medical tape, insect repellent, tongue depressor, sun block lotion, antibiotic ointment, and a 24-hour bright stick.

For ease in storage and transit, these kits are housed in a compact plastic folder, rugged nylon bag, or hand-shelled case. If using an open boat it’s often a benefit to store supplies in waterproof bag with self-adhesive loops or hooks for a secure hold.

Apart from boating trips, a first aid product of this nature are equally useful for other outdoor pursuits, such as camping, backpacking, or hiking, as well as to store in a truck, RV, or workshop.

Whether it’s a day trip on a small runabout, a weekend excursion or blue water cruising these’s a boat first aid kit to suit the purpose. Save time and frustration with a survival pack in place designed to assist a boater.

The Gulag penal system goes down in history as the most inhumane and barbaric means ever utilized by the Russian authorities to punish Soviet criminals and dissidents. Millions of hopeless souls were transported across the desolate Siberian Hinterland and deposited in crudely constructed work camps spread across the frozen permafrost, never to heard from again. None was more infamous or inspired more terror in the proletariat than Gulag Prison Camp Perm-36.

Reminiscent of Nazi concentration camps, Perm-36 was the harshest work camp the Soviet officials could devise, specifically designed to house formidable political dissidents, outspoken writers, abstract artists and anyone else who was considered an immediate threat to the communist ideals touted by the Russian government. Once considered a death sentence to be sent there, it is now a carefully preserved memorial and reminder to the world of what governments are capable of when faced with open opposition to their regime.

HISTORY

World War II was finished and Stalin was now faced with the daunting task of reconstruction. Severe damage was inflicted on Russian cities along the Western border (the Nazi’s referred to this as the Eastern Front during the war) and were in dire need of repair. Figuring he could kill two birds with one stone, Stalin ordered the construction of logging camps around the Perm region, approximately 1,400 km due East of Moscow, on the border of the Siberian Hinterland. Here, 150,000 undesirables were dispersed throughout one hundred fifty work camps and assigned the task of providing much-needed lumber for Western cities.

Known officially as ITK-6 camp, the notorious Perm-36 was quickly filled with one thousand of the “worst of the worst” offenders. The inmates were divided into four inhospitable sleeping barracks, where they were allowed seven hours sleep every night, the time spent freezing under thin blankets as arctic winds blasted through wide cracks in the wooden walls. Along with the barracks, the camp also had a headquarters building, a rudimentary hospital and a horrific punishment block, where dissidents were sent if the authorities felt that maybe they were enjoying their winter vacation a bit too much.

The reformatory camp had the most stringent work schedule of any of the Perm work camps. Prisoners were awakened each morning at six a.m. sharp, given a meager breakfast and then promptly marched an hour and a half to the forest to begin logging. There they were forced to cut down massive aspen and oak trees with hand saws and then cart the timber to the Chusovaya and Kama rivers, which floated the timber Southwest to the Volga. After nine hours of non-stop labor, the dissidents were marched back to camp, given dinner and then sent to the barracks. Rinse and repeat. It is unclear if this rigorous schedule actually helped reform anyone, as a great majority ended up dead and the remainder were permanently damaged both mentally and physically.

The Soviet government, on the other hand, was quite pleased with the results. Feeling they were really on to something here, they formally named Perm-36 the official residence of the worst Soviet political prisoners and, in 1972, converted the Gulag into a fully functioning, modernized prison camp. Enemies of the state continued to be sent here to work and rot away until 1987, when it was finally closed.

The most famous dissident to be sentenced to the Gulag prison system was writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn. After his arrest for writing critical comments about Joseph Stalin, he was sentenced to eight years of hard labor. This terrible experience formed the foundation for his critically acclaimed works One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich and The Gulag Archipelago, his searing account of Soviet labor camps.

THE AREA TODAY

Soon after Perestroika in the 1980’s, the labor camps were systematically dismantled and the door quietly shut on this dark period in Russian history. The one remaining camp is Perm-36, chosen for preservation by human rights activists in the former Soviet Union because of it’s particularly diabolical nature. The site is now the Memorial Center Museum for the History of Political Repression, with all the original fences and buildings intact. Frozen in time, it is a vivid reminder of what lengths governments will go to repress the human spirit.

Ironically, because of the Russian government’s practice of sending their best and brightest writers and artists to reside in the work camps, the nearby city of Perm has become a mecca for Soviet artists. Along with the prisoners, several theatrical companies also moved to the area during World War II to escape Soviet repression. This influx of creative individuals has turned Perm into a major center for the arts, hosting museums and galleries that rival those found in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will need to book and international flight to either Moscow, Russia (DME) or to Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia (GOJ). From there, you will take a ninety minute flight to Bolshoye Savino Airport, located in Perm, Russia (PEE).

Car travel is the most expedient means of making your way to Perm-36. You can rent a car right at the Perm airport upon your flight arrival. Perm hosts modern hotel chains (such as the Hilton) for a comfortable stay in between your daily touring excursions. The Memorial Center Museum for the History of Political Repression is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed Mondays.

After your travels, I would enjoy hearing about your experiences, so feel free to contact me via the website below and send me and email.

Mystery adventure computer games have some great examples in the interactive adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels. Unlike action games, the adventure genre lays its emphasis on the narrative rather than combat. And as they need an interesting plot and solid characters, her stories are an excellent basis for mystery PC gaming.

The single player format also lends itself well to these books as her murder mysteries evolve around a central character, such as Hercule Poirot (her most famous detective creation). Usually it is up to this main character to explore closed areas i.e. the crime scene, discover clues and solve puzzles to uncover the murderer and his motives. Similarly adventure gamers are required to find and use objects, solving riddles and problems, exploring a restricted area or room and generally interact with the environment. It is more of an intellectual journey or quest to find and eliminate suspects unlike action PC gaming that deal with more of the physical challenges of gaming, like fighting opponents.

Her novels still out sell many books in the crime fiction genre, which considering that some of her stories were written eighty years ago, is pretty good going. The strength of her plots, her characters and inimitable style of twists and use of clever devices make it easy to make great mystery adventure computer gaming from her stories.

Agatha Christie, the world’s best-selling crime fiction writer has had 6 of her famous mysteries made into adventure & mystery computer games. For those who haven’t read her books, you will find that these interactive adaptations are not only a great introduction to some of her finest stories but they are in themselves excellent examples for adventure & mystery PC gamers. For fans of murder mysteries, these adventure computer games are an excellent way to get immersed in your favorite Agatha novels. But also fans of problem-solving and puzzles will find these Christie PC downloads very enjoyable.

Margaret Clarke’s Healing Song starts with Roberta, a woman in her mid-thirties who runs away from her children and husband in a small town in Canada because she feels she has reached a stagnant period in her life. Her husband Ray has been noticing various signs of depression and suggests she seek psychological help. He cannot understand why she leaves him as he thinks he is a good provider to her and the family. But Roberta follows her instincts and embarks on a journey of travels and adventures that take her away from her stifled self and escapes to a rented hotel room. While there, she contemplates her next step – connecting to her soul. One could actually call this journey her entry level to the Rites of Initiation which addresses psychological needs such as safety and security, belongingness, interaction with children and self-actualization (finding her soul and uniting her old and new self).

According to Gail Sheehy’s Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life, the most common age for a woman to run away from home is thirty five (Sheehy 264). Being alone gives her the necessary time and space to put her demanding roles aside. For the first time in her adult life, she is not placed in the context of work, family and husband-wife relationship. Roberta’s “care of soul doesn’t mean wallowing in the symptom [of depression,] but it does mean trying to learn from [the symptoms of] depression what qualities the soul needs” (Moore 79) and she begins to fulfill this goal.

Her real adventures begin however, while working at “The Food Bar,” where she meets Nora, an Indian cook with whom she becomes friendly. As she interacts with her new co-workers, she consciously disconnects the past from the present. At the same time, the thought of abandoning her children and loving husband continues to haunt her.

Their growing friendship helps Roberta to rekindle the notion of giving. Nora’s physical features – her black hair and eyes represent nature and mother earth. Roberta feels safe with Nora’s warm, intimate and maternal presence and Nora empathizes with Roberta and encourages her to heal her personal wounds. Later, while sitting in her bedroom at Nora’s house, she admits privately her love for Nora and writes in her journal: “This morning I will think about: Why I left them, last night’s dream, and why I love Nora” (HS 58).

While staying at Nora’s house, time seems to slow down and Roberta welcomes her new pace of living. She develops an acuteness of sense from the simple act of drinking tea to looking at Nora’s furniture. She also observes people talking and their body language. This excessive attention to detail encourages her to pause. “A common symptom of modern life is that there is no time for thought, or even for letting impression of a day sink in. yet it is only when the world enters the heart that it can be made into soul” (Moore 286).

When Roberta finally comes home to her husband Ray and her children, she gradually “lets go” by allowing her children to become individuals, different from herself. With her new found growth, Roberta hopes that Ray will respect her need for privacy. By internalizing these needs, he may be able to heal the wounds extant in their marriage by sharing his trust and love so as to unite the dichotomy of distinct male and female emotions and needs that are not verbalized between them.

As the very title of the novel suggests, the process of healing represents the balance between uncovering an authentic soul in relationships with friends, children and husband and most importantly, with oneself. Roberta’s feat of discovering her authentic soul by herself without her family is the challenge this novel addresses, namely the need to unify thoughts and feelings when unpredicted changes suddenly overtake Roberta’s unstable course of living and she reaches her “Rite-to-Be.”

Works Cited

Clarke, Margaret. Healing Song. Newest Publishers Limited: Canada, 1988.

Moore, Thomas. Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life. New York: Harper-Collins Publishers, 1992.

Sheehy, Gail. Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1974.

I love to trek to the huge mountains, forts and the fascinating dense forests. Your destination must depend on your taste and reasoning. Reasoning means where you wish to go and for what reason you wish to go? Whether you wish to just relax or go on an adventurous trip.

There are some basic principles which you can follow to make your trekking experience memorable. Firstly decide on where you wish to go and for what long you wish to stay outdoors, a whole week, a weekend or only a day. This will help you for further preparations. The duration of the trek will decide how many equipment you have to carry with you.

Fitness is very essential element when you decide on a walking holiday. Before a trek you have to train yourself and get fit. You have to test your mental and physical ability before you decide on a trek. A right attitude and determination are very essential elements when you want to trek. Based on your ability, attitude and determination you can decide the degree of challenge you are ready to face. Always keep in mind that when you are on a long trek, there will be little or no transport to return to civilization.

A trek is totally different from a hike. A hike is a walk in the outdoors for a day or two and the path or trail in a hike is well-defined whereas a trek requires a demanding walk and the path or trail may or may not be defined. While you are on a trek often the surroundings are unknown and the trails are uncertain. You would require a map and a compass to navigate if you are on a trek. So whenever you assess yourself be practical and realistic. Also include members in your group wisely.

A trek can be divided into three general grades easy, moderate and difficult. These grades can differ depending on the fitness level and willingness of people. What one person finds easy may be difficult for the other. Thus easy, moderate and difficult are relative terms which can change from person to person. Along with the distance the difficulty level of a trek is dependent on the kind of topography, elevation and ascents. Moreover weather is another important factor. A trek can be easy in winter but you can face challenges in summer. All treks cannot be done in a given season. Some treks are possible in summer and some in winter. Not all treks can be done throughout the year.

An easy trek has well-defined tracks and are not very physically challenging. They are just for fun and relaxation. Moreover they are near to civilization and you can return back easily if need arises. Basic food and assistance from locals are usually easily available. Anybody who walks regularly and is generally in good shape can attempt an easy trek.

In case of moderate treks you have to push yourself a little beyond your comfort zone. The terrains are narrower and more demanding. They require significant amount of uphill walking and a little bit of climbing even though not technical climbing. While on a moderate trek you are away from civilization with no easy escape routes. On many moderate treks you may need to be independent with respect to food, water and other emergency supplies like medicines and first aid. Only walking would not be enough for a moderate trek. Exercising along with walking can help you to build stamina and strength for a moderate trek. Some training is required if you wish to opt for a moderate trek.

Tough or challenging treks are those which require extremely high energy levels and stamina. They require great fitness, training and prior experience of trekking. These treks are not for the inexperienced or the beginners. These treks require long uphill walks in difficult environments and conditions. They demand your stamina and determination. The area is mostly inaccessible and deserted therefore the trekkers need to be self-supporting and ready to face harsh conditions. The trekkers may have to walk on ice or through water; they may have to face strong winds and rain or extreme cold or heat depending on the weather.

I recently had a chance to talk to Chris Ronneseth of Trek Holidays (see interview preview) who gave me a good overview of adventure travel, an area of travel I definitely would like to explore sooner than later…

1. Tell us how you got into the adventure travel business.

I grew up around travel. My father, Allan Ronneseth founded the company in 1972 and with a passion to see the world in a different way than the norm, we had the opportunity to travel to countries that were considered exotic at that time and to some extent still are today. Venturing out on my own traveling while attending University I became more and more passionate about the world beyond North America. With a degree in marketing, I ventured off first to New York and later to Toronto working in sales and marketing for technology companies during the tech boom. Having learned the skill of sales in an industry outside of travel but backed with an upbringing rooted in adventure travel, I made the progression to heading up sales in Eastern Canada for the family business where I now provide support to our network of travel agents across Eastern Canada as well as compiling our monthly newsletter on adventure travel trends.

2. What countries have you traveled to?

Africa: Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco

Europe: UK, Greenland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria

Asia: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Hong Kong

South Pacific: Australia, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji

Americas: Canadian High Arctic, USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Cayman Islands,

Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

3. Please share with us your top three travel memories of all times.

A. Peru -The last descent into Machu Picchu on the famed Inca Trail from the Sun Gate after seeing sunrise over the site, being the first to enter the site at daybreak and having a feeling of peace, harmony and strong magic in the air.

B. Vietnam – Travelling the countryside of Vietnam by motorbike and stumbling upon a hidden and seldom visited Buddhist Monastery resulting in a three-hour visit with a young Buddhist monk learning and understanding each other’s ways.

C. Namibia – Skydiving at sunset at Swakopmund on the coast where the Atlantic Ocean meets the blood-red sand dunes for as far as the eye can see. One of the most tranquil moments of my life.

4. What is adventure travel and how has it evolved over the last few decades?

Adventure travel used to mean high adventure back when the company was founded in the seventies, it was time when the ‘hippie-trail’ was hot and buses used to travel across Asia from London to Kathmandu with itineraries that were largely invented along the way. Today it is about the small group experience and about experiencing a destination rather than simply seeing it. It is about participation and understanding of cultures, history and customs and being able to take that experience away as enrichment to your daily life.

5. Who goes on your adventure travel tours and why? What is the age, gender, nationality and income level of the people that go on your tours?

Adventure travel is largely about the passion to do it. For this reason it crosses boundaries of age, gender and income since the common goal of the travelers is the experience regardless of their life at home. However the largest demographic for us and the most important growth demographic is the baby-boomers who have experienced the traditional beach vacation several times over and now have the time and disposable income to travel to more exotic destinations. Nationality is generally made up of largely English-speaking nations with the makeup in order of numbers being Brits, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Americans, some mainland Europe, some Latin American countries and the odd Asian traveler.

We offer more than 120 countries worldwide generally just about everywhere. However countries currently deemed to be unsafe for travel (eg. Iraq, Afghanistan) are not included but we expect they will be in the years to come as the situation stabilizes.

7. What type of accommodation is offered?

We offer generally speaking anything from 2 star budget accommodation to 6 star lodge experiences in Africa and everything in between. However what is common to all places we stay is that they must be clean, comfortable, centrally-located and most important have character that is reflective of the destination.

8. How do these tours work for single travellers? Do you provide a travel-mate matching service? What happens if I prefer single accommodation?

Our tours are designed with single travellers in mind. In fact 50% of all our travellers come by themselves. We match people up of the same gender and like age to share and avoid charging them a supplement. If clients prefer their own room, we can do this on approximately 60% of the tours, usually the more upmarket ones, but at a rate that is fair and affordable.

9. What about meals?

Depending on the trip we generally include breakfasts and some dinners but almost never lunch as many people like to be out at midday making their own discoveries. However when trekking or in the countryside or where alternatives do not exist we will always include meals.

10. What are the unique benefits of adventure tours as compared to other types of travel?

A sense of achievement, quality of experience, traveling with a small group of just ten people on average, generally better value than comparable bus tours, camaraderie with individuals that share a passion for this type of travel.

11. What type of activities are offered in your tours?

Sightseeing is a major part of every tour but beyond that we want to include as many cultural experiences as possible such as homestays with local families, village visits, etc. We also have many optional activities available such rafting, sailing, jeep safaris, day treks, etc.

12. Is there such a thing as adventure tours for families?

We now have tours built especially for families to travel with other families where children are age six and up. There is a large demographic of ‘late-starter’ families who never had children until in their 30s. Many of these people traveled with us in their 20s or backpacked independently and now want to give that experience to their children. They are not interested in introducing them to the ‘coca-cola’ culture pervasive in today’s society. These have been met with great success.

13. Please share with us practical advice for someone who’s never tried adventure travel.

Safety is a state of mind. Most people who elect not to travel to exotic destinations do so because of a fear for their safety while in the destination. If you heed the advice of your tour leader and be practical almost any destination in the world can provide a safe, secure and memorable experience. Where we have had problems with safety it has almost always been a disregard for common sense and advice. Don’t be afraid of experiencing other cultures, you will almost always find that your curiosity will be the best guide though it all and that same curiosity will be reciprocated by the people we meet along the way. It is about learning and understanding other people as much as they need to understand us. It really does shrink the world. Our second biggest problem would be dehydration, when traveling to hot, dry countries or where activity is involved such as trekking ensure you drink lots of water!

14. How much time do you travel yourself these days?

Generally 5 or 6 weeks a year. It is imperative to my sales knowledge and experience and I owe it to my customers to be the expert in what we do! All of our employees are given wonderful travel opportunities which goes straight to our company motto: Expert advice from those who have been there!

15. Where are you going next?

I plan this year on escorting a trip back to Egypt in April, to South Africa in May to experience some of our new properties we work with and to hopefully take a side trip to Mozambique. Later in the year I plan to make my way to Turkey and the Patagonian outdoors In Chile & Argentina.

Thanks, Chris, for all your information, and have fun on your trips!

Often compared to Trunk Bay, Francis Bay on the north side of St. John also features several qualities of the island’s more famous landmark–gorgeous white sand, towering emerald hills, and clear calm waters. However, Francis Bay can offer you something that Trunk Bay cannot–no crowds! In addition to the peace and quiet, it also offers several exciting activities for you and the whole family.

Snorkeling

Francis Bay offers some of the best snorkeling in St. John and is famous for a large turtle population. The spot to the far right of the bay harbors a variety of colorful marine creatures of all different sizes and colors. Swim with barracuda, parrot fish, the resident manta ray, and of course turtles — an army of them. Normally, you can see 6-8 turtles in one swim, but if you happen to bring along a lucky charm, you might see dozens! For more exciting snorkeling, explore the grassy bottom on the deeper portion of the area to see more cudas, rays and beautiful, colorful conch.

Beach Bumming

Just like Trunk Bay, Francis Bay enjoys a long white sand beach, but with no tourists around, you can have the beach practically to yourself. Stretch out in the soft sand and work on your tan, enjoy a private beach picnic, or hide out in the shade created by the thick foliage near the shore for an afternoon nap.

Hiking

Francis Bay nature trail begins at the west end of Mary Creek road and passes through a thick forest of mangroves, mahos and other tropical trees. The trail leads past the beautiful ruins of the old Francis Bay Estate House, which is a great place to take pictures. Near the end of the trail is a mangrove forest with a brackish pond and a level boardwalk with two overlooks to watch the wading and visiting birds. The 1/2 mile, 30-minute trail ends at the beach–of course!

Birdwatching

Francis bay is a must for bird-watching enthusiasts. The mangrove forest near the end of the trail is a sanctuary for wading and visiting birds. Bring your bird book and binoculars and meet the birds that grace the forest in person; mangrove cuckoo, little blue heron, American coot, pied-billed grebe, moorhen, ruddy duck, blue-winged teal, white-cheeked pintail, and scaly-naped pigeon.

If you want to experience an adventure-filled visit to St. John without crowds, Francis Bay is ‘the’ spot. With the soft white sand for sunbathing, the clear water for swimming and snorkeling, and the abundant nature for exploration, it’s the perfect setting for a perfect day.

Miami is one of the most beautiful cities in the whole United States. Clear blue water and bright sun are good enough to make you run straight to the wonderful beaches of Miami. Many people from different parts of the world come to the wonderful city of Miami to spend some quality time with their friends and family members. There are many beautiful locations to visit other than just beaches, so you will really enjoy your stay in Miami. Some of the most popular places for the visitors are:

1. Villa Vizcaya.

2. Jungle Island.

3. Miami Sea aquarium.

4. Miami-Dede Zoological Park and Gardens

5. Holocaust memorial of the Great Miami Jewish Federation.

6. Coral Castle.

7. Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science.

8. Key Biscayne.

9. Tropical Park.

10. Miracle Mile.

These are some of the places that people usually visit during their trip to Miami. You can also go and have fun at all these places. If you love food, then this place is a paradise for you because you will find a lot of variety in the food section as people of Miami love eating hot and spicy food. If you are a big fan of alligator ribs, then this is the only place where you can eat the most delicious alligator ribs of all time. This place is fun and full of excitement. Miami is also known for its exotic beach parties in which thousands of people get together and celebrate as if there is a festival going on in the city.

But, most people come to this city because of their love for the water sports. This city’s main attraction point is beaches and water sports, so if you like water sports, then you can go to the south beach and play your favorite water sports there. There is a new addition in the field of water sports and this new sport is perhaps the most exciting of all the water sports.

Fly boarding is the name of the sport and it was invented by a Frenchman in the year 2011. This sport is all about power and flying, so people who love chills and thrills in their life should try this sport. There are websites available from where you can get all the information related to fly boarding, watch videos and even book your fly board flight in advance. This sport is all about fun, so perhaps you should add it in your ‘things to do in Miami’ list, so that you don’t forget about it.