Archive for Adventurous Life
12.10.09
Posted in Adventurous Life, Sports For All, Travel Parlor at 10:08 am by admin
It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Brisbane or living here, you won’t be able to resist what’s on offer at Riverlife. Located at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in the heart of Brisbane, Riverlife provides an adventure experience without having to look any further than the city.
Looking for a cultural experience
Meet the local Brisbane Aboriginal Tribe, Riverlife Mirrabooka and experience the rich culture of Aboriginal life by sitting back and watching or participating in activities such as:
- Traditional song and dance passed down through generations
- Playing traditional Aboriginal musical instruments, like the didgeridoo
- Share in the stories of Aboriginal life and the history of Australia
- Learn to throw a boomerang… properly
- Traditional aboriginal face painting
- Taste traditional foods of the Indigenous culture
The Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers have performed for audiences both in Australia and around the world, including the UK and Europe, once performing for Queen Elizabeth II.
Climb or drop
Experience the Kangaroo Point Cliffs for yourself with Rock Climbing sessions, either by day or night. The 20m high weathered cliff face is the perfect setting for a great outdoor adventure where the term rock climbing is literal, so you climb real rocks. From the top, you can take in the best views of Brisbane city and the river. Climbs for all levels are available, from beginners right through to the most seasoned climbers.
Prefer descent to ascent? Then try Abseiling instead. The extreme rush of abseiling down the glorious cliffs, will bring joy to any adventure lover. If it’s your first time, don’t panic! Qualified, experienced instructors will be there for you the whole time.
For water enthusiasts
If you rather water activities, book in for a guided Kayak tour and enjoy the city from a different perspective. Paddle your way up or down the river and see some of Brisbane’s gorgeous features from the water. Kayaking is available both day and night, and Riverlife offer special packages such as Friday Night Paddle & Prawns and Saturday Night Paddle & Riverside BBQ. If you’ve done all this before and are a frequent paddler, then hire a kayak and take it out by yourself or with an experienced group of friends or family.
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07.08.09
Posted in Adventurous Life, Artistry, Promotion at 2:15 am by admin
Here at the wedding wish lantern business offices, we have for a long time adhered to the conjecture that wedding lanterns should be white. Not only are they elegant and sylphlike with a swan-like majesty in their white attire, they are also more well-ordered and- more often than not- blend in well with the creams of the bridal colours. When people have asked for wedding lanterns for their wedding day, in many cases they would never even have thought of having anything other than a beautiful white lantern at their wedding. As of a few days ago that has all changed We are now very happy to say, that as well as our traditional white lanterns, we offer coloured lanterns to future brides and grooms. Though many people might still prefer to stay with the plainer white kind, there is a growing need for variety in a wedding lantern, and it is only natural that our company should meet this growing need for choice by adding a splash of colour to our incomparable product.Weddings are, after all, a fun affair, as well as a important gesture of commitment and dedication to a mate. There are a growing number of couples that like to inject some fun into their special day by having a themed wedding - just think of the Jordan and Peter Andre bash awhile back. For this reason, a colourful lantern may be much more appropriate for the occasion.
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08.31.08
Posted in Adventurous Life, Travel Parlor at 2:34 am by admin
Cyprus has been home to many cultures over the ages, but to most of us simply know it as a great hotspot, which has made it a very popular destination with tourists, with over 2.4 million visiting the island each year. The island receives over 330 days of sunshine a year, which has given it the name The Island of the Sun. There is no shortage of travel companies offering Cyprus holidays and budget airlines including Monarch offering routes to Paphos and Larnaca, getting there is cheaper than ever.
Cyprus attracts tourists from all over the world, but the majority come from Europe. Affluent eastern Europeans and Russians have also joined the crowd in recent years. The British Armed Forces have long has a presence in Cyprus. The UK retains a military base in order to have a gateway for forces to the Middle East. As such the Brits are now almost as local and the locals, and in turn, now cater for the Brits. From English being spoken everywhere you go, to driving on the left side of the road. No doubt the similarity to the UK makes us Brits feel more at home, but in a more favourable climate.
Much of olden Cyprus is giving away to culture that is more eclectic and less traditional. However, this side of Cyprus, that continues to attract millions of tourists year after year, is only one aspect of the island and is concentrated around the tourist hotspots of Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. As soon as you leave the packaged paradise and clubbers haven of these areas and hit the road the real country reveals itself.
Its worth tearing yourself away from the beach and visiting the Troodod Mountains if you can. In the heart of the mountains you will find the Kykkos monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1998. Housing art and exhibits on ancient Greece, the monastery has the twin function of being a museum for visitors and a practising monastery lived in by worshiping monks. Kykkos even has its own winery where the monks bottle and sell their wine. A daytrip to the Troodos Mountains can be a welcome change from the beach and with overnight accommodation available in many of the authentic villages dotted about; you might want to spend a few days here sampling another side of Cyprus.
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