“Life is calling, how far will you go?” asks the Peace Corps. Peace Corps is that organization that saw its heyday while Kennedy stilled reigned. When I tell people I did the Peace Corps, they often reply with, “Is that still around?” It is and it has a strong resurgence as the crumbling economy made ...
The roots of bungee jumping are still not known to the world, but how it spread and when was it first spotted are now well known to many. It has been going on for a few hundred years, at least. Bungee jumping has its origin from an ancient ritual followed by an old tribe. This ...
You left your stomach behind as the ground rushes toward you, wind rushing by your ears and the mix of terror and excitement rushing through your body. Time means nothing, as the surreal atmosphere surrounding your fall stops the clock, and your awareness is completely in the moment. Finally the rope tightens and your body ...
The beans have been spilled as to where Survivor 19 will be located this fall: Samoa. Evidently, the producers at CBS didn’t have enough foresight to book their reservations at the Aggie Grey’s Hotel far enough in advance, and several tourists had their reservations cancelled for this summer to make room for them. Oops. While ...
The Yasur Volcano found in Tanna Island is a famous tourist destination. The volcano is active year round, and tourists have no problem getting there. According to the Smithsonian Institution, in 1774, the volcano was discovered by Captain Cook, and it looked like a beacon night. However, most scientists believe that the volcano was created ...
What’s the Republic of Vanuatu, and what does it have to do with the extreme sport of bungee jumping? Answer: The Republic of Vanuatu encompasses 83 islands in the South Pacific, including the Pentecost Island. “Naghol” is the original Pentecost Island name for the native ritual of “land diving”, which later inspired a westernized version ...
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