In a country destroyed by bombs some kids decided to jump on their boards against all this mass destruction and the result is Skateistan. A Kabul-based Afghan NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) which is non political and includes all the religions ethnicities and social backgrounds. Since two australian guys dropped their boards in Kabul in 2007, they were surrounded by lots of kids that wanted to learn how to skate. A group of afghan friends who were naturals at skateboarding shared their three boards, the next step was to bring more boards and establish an indoor skateboarding avenue. Now they've got a skate park since october 2009. They teach both female and male and transcending social barriers. Wanna show your tricks? You can become a volunteer for six months in Afghanistan! All expenses will be paid including travel, visa and living costs!
You can apply in their website, check it. http://skateistan.org/
The Island of Dolls (Isla de la Munecas) is located in the canals that lies to the south of Mexico City, close to Xochimilco. The story tells that half century ago a little girl drowned in one of these canals. The Island has only one permanent inhabitant, an hermit called Don Julian Santana Barrera. After the death of the little girl he fished out one doll from a canal, thinking was a sign from the evil spirit Barrera decided to hanging the dolls on the trees, making the Island into a shrine to calm the spirit of the dead girl. The dolls have missing eyes and other body parts. Don Julian Santana lived in the Island for 50 years and died in 2001. He was found drowned in the same canal he believed the girl died.
Over 3 million cars run in the city daily.Heavy snow, ice and unsafe driving condintions cause accidents, numerous then in North America and most European countries. Drive in Moscow could be a "perfect" nightmare for the "uninitiated"!
These pictures were taken on the night of 16 December 2011 in Moscow by a photographer Chistopudrov Dmitry
Storseisundet is a bridge on one of the most popular and touristic road in Norway, the Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien). It connects Norway's mainland to theAveroi island.
The cantilevered bridge is long 260 metres and is probably is gonna make you drive nervous, actually the road seems a launching pad to an unknown direction. Don't worry, the bridge is built to create this optical illusion from a certain angle.
I'm sure your childhood tree house didn't look like that. Suspended 10 feet of the ground, these spheres are unique in the world. Located 30 km north Parksville on Vancouver Island. Such magical experience that starts once you break the contact with the ground, and different for every individual.
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We all know that sometimes sleeping in cheap hostel or what else, the security of the room is not one of the best. This gadget can help you to sleep less worried. It's high pitched 91 decibel alarm will alert you if your hotel room is opened.
Price 12$
"Camions Sauvages" always been on my playlist while traveling, the Manu Chao guitar always bring me far away, even sitting in my room.
"Le long des long camions sauvages, Le monde est mon camion sauvage"
Woodye Guthrie
This land is your land
A quintessential American song, lyric and music perfect describe the US landscapes.
"This land is your land, this land is my land, from California to the New York Island,
from the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me"
Air
Alone in Kyoto
Famous to be on Lost in Translation soundtrack, "Alone in Kyoto" has all the power to bring you to the charming Japan.
Gotan Project
Vuelvo al Sur
Doesn't matter where the "South" is for you, Gotan Project take you there where warm sound plays.
"Quiero al sur, su buena gente, su dignidad, siento el Sur"
Noir Desir
Le Vent Nous Portera
Such beautiful song of Noir Desir, never get tired of listen to it, good memories while traveling, like moving in an old bus in the middle of nowhere, feeling the "road" and like they say "don't be scared of it, everything will be fine"
"Et tout ira bien, le vent nous portera"
Mogway
Yes, I'm a Long Way From Home
Perfect for a resting place somewhere in the world, enjoying the peace of this song and maybe Yes, You Are Long Way From Home.
"Cause music is bigger then words and wider the pictures"
Gustavo Santaolalla
De Usuahia a la Quiaca
Heard for the first time on the movie "Motorcycle Diaries" and quickly went on my travel playlist. An inspiring movie to travel, an inspiring song to do it.
Gogol Bordello
Wonderlust King
I can easily imagine traveling around the Balkans with the powerful gipsy sound of Gogol Bordello.
"Through Siberian woods breaking up their neck, Chinese moving in building discoteques"
Eddie Weber
Long Nights
My first trip alone was one of the best ever, such a pity that beautiful soundtrack of Into the Wild wasn't already released. Deep nostalgic, Long Nights hurts you without pain.
"Have no fear for when i'm alone, i'll be better of then i was before"
Modest House
The World At Large
A song for souls always moving looking for a place to stay, we all are a bit like that. I love the lyric of this sweet song, i couldn't leave out of this playlist.
"Walked away to another plan. Gonna find another place, maybe one i can stand"
Omar Faruk
Kolaymi
Discovered Omar Faruk music before my trip to the south of Turkey, i'm glad i did it, followed me through amazing kurdish landscapes and genuine people.
Nicolas Jaar
El Bandido
This is not a cliche travel playlist and this song neither, but the idea of traveling is wrote in the lyric and in his rhythm indeed.
"De peru a Paraguay el bandido, de Colombia a Brazil con el bandido"
Je Suis France
That don't work well for us
Not about traveling, but i love it,easy listening, maybe before get in your plane to somewhere, excited and happy!
Biggi Hilmars
Future Prospect
Heard on "Life in a Day", maybe because of the documentary this song seems to hold the entire life in the world. Amazing 12 minutes that worth your life.
Federico Aubele
Berlin
The argentine style about a city like Berlin, a mix a couldn't resist. Dreaming Buenos Aires, dreaming Berlin.
"Sueno Buenos Aires, Sueno Berlin"
Rene Aubry
Apres la Pluie II
Some feelings can't be described and this is how i feel with that song. Stunning.
Beyond talking about travels, beautiful places around the world, experiences and so on, today i want to give space to people that are trying to save one of the most important part of the Earth, the wildlife.
I'm talking about the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS).
Established in 1977 SSCS is an international NON-PROFIT marine wildlife conservation organization.
Their mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in world's oceans to protect ecosystem and species. Sea Shepherd has been accused many times, by illegal organizations, to be anti-Japan, anti-Scandinavian or anti-Native Americans, because of their opposition to illegal whaling or the killing of dolphins. SSCS operates without prejudice towards race, color, nationality, religion and etc. Against all these charges they answer saying that dolphins, whales, seals, turtles and fish are their "clients" and they just represent them.
Fonder of the Sea Shpherd
"I have been honored to serve the whales, dolphins, seals - and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me. These beings have spoken to me, touched me, and I have been rewarded by friendship with many members of different species.
If the whales survive and flourish, if the seals continue to live and give birth, and if I can contribute to ensuring their future prosperity, I will be forever happy."
- Paul Watson
Sea Shepherd campaigns
Dolphins, the problem with small cetaceans is that there isn't an international commission to regulate the killing. Sea Shepherd has intervened over the years to disrupt these killing, to initiate world wide protest, and to keep media and public pressure on those responsible trough articles, films and interventions. Defending Galapagos, since 2000 Sea Shepherd has maintained a strong positive presence on Galapgos Islands, using a wide range of methods and action like educating the local youth. Seals, Canada's commercial seal hunt is the largest mass slaughter of marine mammals in the world. Sea Shepherd continues his action to end this "hunt", that is actually is not a "hunt", the poor seals have no reasons to escape or hiding, they sealers bush them on the head or with a shoot.
Sharks, they are being depleted faster then they can reproduce. This threatens the stability of marine ecosystems around the world. This is a multi billion dollar industry and don't forget the brutality of how sharks are killed, leaving them agonizing. Whales, Sea Shepherd has gone on to the end the careers of 9 illegal whaling vessels, saving thousand of whales.
Sea Shepherd use innovative direct actions tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. Safeguarding the biodiversity of our ocean ecosystem, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
Almost 30 years of work, they always need your support, together we will succeed! There are many ways, check the website for any info www.seashepherd.org
Wherever you are traveling you always need to hide some money in different places. I bet with these stash sandals will be quite hard to be found it by someone. Not only money, these sandals allow you to store any other important document. Probably a geek travel gadget at least really useful.
Price 45$.
Is quite important the way a woman dresses while she is traveling, specially if she's alone. JourneyWoman in this regard says that it affects:
-Your safety
-Your social interactions
- It can make or break your travel adventure
- If you pack too much you will be tired and vulnerable.
What you only have to do is check your destination and read all the tips others women wrote about it. Without surfing on all the web pages here you can find all the info you need, or write your experience. What should i wear, where.
