Dune Bashing in Dubai
August 24, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
Dune Bashing in Dubai – adventure for the spirited
It looked, for a moment, like a mirage gone mad. There on the rolling sand dunes were scores of misshapen four-wheelers racing up and down, kicking up clouds of sand as they went. The first thought that leapt to my mind was that a pack of daredevil circus stuntmen had been let loose in the desert. Nope. This wasn’t a mirage. I was 30 minutes out of Dubai and... [Read more]
Sydney: Inner Harbor on Foot
July 9, 2008 | Written by Amy Huang
The sun is fighting through the clouds and soon clearing the sky from any suspicious rain that may ruin the day. I pack a light picnic along with my swimmers and head out to the harbour. Nothing was going to stop me from having the perfect day.
It is mid-morning and Wharf 3 is already crowded with day tripper taking advantage of the warm weather of a Sydney autumn. Families with children, teenagers with their beach... [Read more]
Turkey’s Turquoise Coast Discount
April 7, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
If you hurry, you can explore Turkey’s legendary lands on one of our select May 2008 departures, and save $1,700 per couple. Turkey’s Magical Hideaways is an 18-day journey of discovery featuring 5 nights aboard a private gulet-style yacht. These traditional Turkish vessels are perfect for exploring the hidden corners and cozy inlets of one of the Mediterranean’s most scenic coastlines.
Accompanied by a resident... [Read more]
Birthday Memories in Copacabana, Bolivia
April 1, 2008 | Written by Amy Huang
When I mention that I had spent my 25th birthday in Copacabana, everyone thought I had perhaps joined the beautiful bikini clad women full of feathers Samba-ing the night away. Little did they know, I was grasping for breath from high altitude and enjoying a quaint lake side life with the Bolivianos.
It was a long five hour bumpy bus ride from Puno across the Peru-Bolivian border along the shore of Lake Titicaca.... [Read more]
Bondi Beach as Heritage Icon
February 4, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Australia’s most recognised and cherished beach – Bondi – has been elevated to the National Heritage List, Australia’s highest heritage honour. The listing recognises Bondi’s key role in developing Australia’s beach culture, and its central place in the world-famous surf lifesaving movement.
Bondi Beach is the third most visited site in Sydney... [Read more]
Club Med Rio das Pedras
December 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Club Med Rio Das Pedras Basks in the Heart of Brazil’s Green Coast
Americans Discover the Resort of Choice for Brasilieros
Club Med Rio das Pedras takes its name in tribute to its neighbor, the Rio das Pedras Ecological Reserve, which generously provides a lush mountain backdrop to the resort. The second largest nature reserve in Brazil,... [Read more]
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