A Long Walk Up Ben Nevis (disney theme park)

October 30th, 2009 admin Posted in travel |

By Sarah James

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland; its peak rises over 1300 meters above sea level. Walking Ben Nevis is a breath taking experience in many ways. The path begins at sea level and trekking up to the top is an event that is well worth the effort.

If you are new to this type of sport it is advised that you stick to the path going up and coming back. The Scottish weather can change at any second leaving you immersed in fog and searching for your footing.

Make sure you have your camera ready at all times. As you ascend the mountain the views are awesome and stopping to snap a few shots can also double as a quick rest stop. When you are taking pictures remember that the fog can set in quickly so take the shots while you have them.

On first attempt to climb the mountain you will probably need at least five hours to reach the top. More experienced walkers can accomplish this faster, but the point of the walk to enjoy the beauty and absorb the majesty of your surroundings not race to the finish. Going down the mountain will be much faster, probably half the length of time, because the strain is eased when you walk down an incline.

The path is rocky and uneven and you should make sure that you wear the appropriate type of footwear to manage the trail. The weather will change as you climb so additional clothing is recommended. Wear layers or bring some extra clothes in a backpack because as you climb you will find snow!

Pack yourself some supplies for along the way. Quick little snacks help you recharge your energy levels and a thermos of hot drink will be nice once you hit the snow. Throw a couple of band aids in your pack just in case those new hiking boots give you some blisters.

This is an experience that you can not pass up. I could not have imagined the wealth of beauty, the physical exertion or the complete satisfaction you receive from completing this trek. Whatever you do, when you are in the area, make sure you have reserved two full days to enjoy this walk. You will need a complete day to walk the mountain and then you will need a full day to rest afterwards. Once you develop your film and relive the experience you will be dying to return and walk the path again.

Sarah James is a avid walker and content writer for web sites, she loves walking in Scotland and last walked up Ben Nevis with Macs Adventure an adventure walking tour operator based in Scotland.

Plan Your Australian Vacation

By Patricia Morrise

Planning an Australian vacation can be actually as exciting as the trip itself. After, you need to fit in as much things to do in one or two weeks. And in the case of Australia, the country has so much to offer that it can be quite difficult in choosing what to include in your itinerary.

Thus you need to plan out your vacation in order to make the most out of it. Here are some tips that you can use in choosing the places you want to go. Also included are some suggestion for cities that you might want to go to along the way. Note however, that these are not definite, and you are still the one to finalize the details of your trip.

First of all, you need to think what you want to do in Australia. Don’t go for the I want to try everything part, this will actually be more difficult to accomplish than to say. Besides, if you go by this, you will find soon enough that you have actually spent more than what you intended which will definitely be very frustrating.

Instead, you should have an itinerary already in hand. It is actually easy to prepare one, since all you need is some brochure to help you know the details of each destination. You also need to have some theme in mind to group your activities. This will save you the cost of moving to and from a city often just to get to other attractions. For example, you might want your vacation to be an outdoor activity. If you want to try different sets of activities, then group similar ones by the day you will do them.

Now here are some tips in choosing specific destinations.

If you want to do the more conventional tourist sightseeing activities, such as going to parks and landmarks, then you might want to just stay in the major cities. Sydney is a good choice for this, since it has many museums and interesting places that you can. You can ride a tour bus one going to these places or get there using to the public transportation for a more exciting experience. Also, most of these have guided tours, so you will be able to learn a thing or two while taking pictures.

If you want to do something a bit more exciting, then head for the Outback for a series of outdoor activities. The Outback is not actually a single place, it is a general term for any area that is outside the major cities. One very good activity to do is backpacking, where you walk a trail. And one of the most challenging trails to take is the Bibbulmun trail in Kalamandi. This is not for the faint of heart though, as you will be trekking for almost a thousand kilometers!

Finally, for those wanting to have a relaxing stay near the ocean, then head for Queensland’s Gold Coast. The area has plenty of beach resorts that you can book in. Also, you can try one of the many Great Barrier Reef tours being offered there. These range from boat rides to actual dives underwater.

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