1. Fresh diving under the ice
Looking for a thrill? Then make a dive under the ice of Lake Montriond in Portes du Soleil and the lakes of Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tignes and a 'must do'. No tropical fish or coral, but a magical wintry underwater world. The ice provides a spectacular light and the calm waters of a crystal clear view.
2. At high altitude: paragliding
Hanging under a giant screen, also known as paraglider, enjoy the winter landscape of Savoie Mont Blanc. That is paragliding. After a 'flying start' of a steep slope, the upward currents help the kite in the air. With steering lines direction is determined and ensured a safe landing. Paraglide tandem flights and flights in Savoie Mont Blanc include booking in Megève, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Chamonix, Albertville, Beaufortain and Val d'Arly.
Paragliding over Mont Blanc © Savoie Mont Blanc / Boutet Paragliding over Mont Blanc
© Savoie Mont Blanc / Boutet
3. Cycling in the snow
The Mont Blanc during the Tour de France, is known climbed by bicycle in the summer. Perhaps less well known is the winter snow activity cycle. The slopes of Le Grand Bornand and Val d'Arly be open in the winter for this special two-wheelers on fat tires. Snow biking is suitable for adults and children over 10 years.
4. Ice Climbing
With a professional outfit brave the ice walls of the resorts in Savoie Mont Blanc. Which can. In the village of Champagny-en-Vanoise is even an ice tower 22 meters high. Besides the ice climbing is still practiced ice sports in Savoie Mont Blanc: 'ruisseling. In other words, with crampons underfoot walk glacial rivers. Ruisseling beautiful trails can be found in Les Contamines Monjoie and Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
Ice climbing © Savoie Mont Blanc / Raïh Ice climbing
© Savoie Mont Blanc / Raïh
5. Racing in the snow
Where's snow is ice. Where ice is being raced, slipped and spun. Activies should actually home in the top out-of-the-box winter activities, hence 'a bonus'. With tires screeching flying across the ice in Flaine, Val d'Isere, Tignes and Val Thorens. Snowmobile electric 4 × 4 vehicles, racing to a tour of the red run. Savoie Mont Blanc has on ijsracegebied for everyone.
Ski joëring - La Féclaz © Savoie Mont Blanc / ChabanceSki joëring - La Féclaz
© Savoie Mont Blanc / Chabance
The phenomenon of 'dog sledding' is best known in countries like Iceland, Canada and the Nordic regions. Solid rides through the snow with the sleigh is pulled by a group of enthusiastic dogs. Speeds between 25 and 30 km per hour are no exception. Closer to home, this adventure is going on now: namely in Savoie Mont Blanc. Also in the French Alps is the sledges with dogs considered a fully fledged winter sports activity. The fairytale mountains Savoie Mont Blanc are perfect for a magical ride on the sled. Resorts offer tours suitable for families with children and for the more experienced dog sled practitioner, there are multi-day trips with overnight stays bookable at different resorts.
Indonesia is also sometimes the 'emerald belt' mentioned, and that is no coincidence. The archipelago has a total of around 17,000 islands and each place is different. Have you often been to Indonesia or are you looking for something different than the traditional islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali? Plan a trip to Sulawesi.
Sulawesi, the third largest island of the Indonesian archipelago lies north of Bali and characterized by vast rice fields, traditional populations and white beaches. Fly to Makassar International Airport and get to know the other Indonesia. The travel specialists Indonesia online share their tips.
Dutch glory in Makassar
Start your tour in capital Makassar. It is a bustling city where honking tuktuks and mosques set the scene. Everywhere, the smell of fresh pisang goreng towards you. We recommend that you definitely on the evening of strolling the promenade and enjoy the sunset. Walking along the harbor you can see how fishing boats coming and going to bring the freshly caught fish on shore. Are you a true fishing enthusiast? Then the street Pantai Losai the place to eat . Local warung stalls the daily catch and the fish is prepared in front of you. The dish Coto Makassar is a local specialty. Do not forget to order fresh fruit shake for the thirsty, because it is tough it!
Do you have some more time? then stay a night longer in the capital and explore the area. Just outside the city is one of the largest karst areas in the world where not too long ago was made a special discovery. The limestone rocks are caves with drawings that are 40,000 years old, the oldest in the world. Paddling in a kayak on the water enjoying the peace and ridicule you dozens of colorful butterflies.
Bantimurung Bulusaraung National ParkJust outside Makassar is one of the largest karst areas in the world
Traditional Tana Toraja
From Makassar you'll drive about nine hours to Rantepao. The green interior of Sulawesi is the realm of Tana Toraja, literally translated as "the land of the people and mountains. Tana Toraja live in colorful houses gable roof and are especially known for its extensive killing worship rituals. During the ceremony -which a week can work in parallel to buffaloes slaughtered and celebrated life. The more buffalo, the higher the status of the deceased. The body is embalmed at home and as long stored until enough money saved up for the ceremony. More on this can be read in the story about the funeral ceremony that we experienced in Toraja land .
kill worship rituals Tana Torajabuffalo are slaughtered during the dead worship rituals of the Tana Toraja and celebrates life
The tea in a floating village
Exit Rantepao trip in about six hours to the Tempe Lake, just outside Sengkang. The lake is normally already gigantic, but did you know that it is thirty times as high during the monsoon period? Step into a wooden boat and sail to one of the cottages on stilts. A resident will tell you in broken English about her life on the water. While enjoying a cup of tea, you can see how fishermen in the distance bring in the catch. Children are splashing in the water and having great fun. Slowly turns the orange horizon and the sun sinks behind the reeds. It is not long before it feels like home.
welcoming sulawesi
Indonesia onlineDo you want to discover the unspoilt Sulawesi? The above tips are compiled by the travel experts from Indonesia Online , part of Rickshaw Travel . They have themselves traveled throughout the country and advise you from personal experience.
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