Archive for August, 2011

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Aug

Looking for the Best Beach in Brisbane for Kids?

Top beach suggestions for families with kids travelling to Brisbane. When trying to find the best beach Brisbane has to offer the little ones you will discover that you are spoilt for choice. The Brisbane area is world famous for its stunning coastline. And the gorgeous beaches are easily reached from the city centre. However, as fabulous as the sand and surf undoubtedly are kids can easily become restless if there is nothing else on offer. They want activities and adventure. Fortunately, there are a number of beaches ideally suited for kids and to save you some search time hassle we have compiled a list of our top five for you to consider: 1) Wellington Point – when the tide is low you can walk across to the tiny King Island and explore this unique conservation area. You might also spot dolphins in the surrounding waters. There’s also a well equipped children’s... read more

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Aug

K2: travelling to the 2nd highest mountain in the world

The mountain referred to as K2 is the 2nd highest mountain in the world. Many people travel to K2 to try and master the peak. K2 individual travel has become increasingly popular over recent years with many travel companies offering guided tours for groups and individuals. The mountain of K2 is part of the Karakoram range of mountains situated in Southern Asia. The highest mountain on earth is Mount Everest at 29,021 feet high, while K2 is 28,051 feet at its highest peak. No person has even managed to master climbing K2 in the winter due to extreme weather conditons and treacherous ascents. It is often referred to as ""the savage mountain"" due to its difficulty to climb. The side of K2 that faces China is much more intrepid to climb then the side that faces Pakistan. Most mountaineers chose the Pakistani side so they stand a better chance of success! Mountaineers... read more