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Hiking Arthur’s seat: an extinct volcano in Edinburgh

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Hiking Arthur’s seat was one of things that I wanted to do most when I planned my trip to Edinburgh. Not only because I’m an adventurer and love exercising, but also because this imposing peak provides unparalleled panoramic views of Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh, one of the best places to visit in Scotland, is nestled among seven hills and originated from volcanic activity that took place over 350 million years ago. Arthur’s seat is the city’s own extinct volcano and is the highest of those hills. Arthur’s seat from Calton Hill Table of Contents Hiking Arthur’s seat: an extinct volcano in Edinburgh Sunrise x Sunset Weather conditions Arthur’s seat Hike Approaching the summit Visiting Edinburgh Where is it located? How to get there? Best time to go? Where did I stay? Travel Costs Hiking Arthur’s seat: an extinct volcano in Edinburgh Sunrise x Sunset I knew from the beginning that hiking Arthur’s seat would be relatively easy since the top i...

Adventures in the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

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I was dying to get into the Amazon Rainforest, after spending some days in Manaus . Unfortunately Brazilians don’t give too much importance to the Amazon Rainforest in terms of tourism. We prefer Rio and the beaches in the Northeast and underestimate the biggest forest in the world. There are many options to spend some days in the forest, from luxury lodges to how to survive in the jungle tours. I picked a three-day two-night package with Iguana Tours because the price was really good and there were plenty of activities. Table of Contents The first day The second day The third day Ver video: Into the Wild: Three days in the Amazon. Visiting the Amazon Rainforest Additional links Tips The first day To get into the lodge located around 120 km from Manaus, they picked me up in the hostel at 8:30AM. The journey took 30min on a speedboat, plus a one-hour drive and 30 more min on a small boat. The weather that April 10th of 2016 was terrible, the sky was completely dark and t...