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Base Flying, Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
June 21, 2013
Looking for a unique experience? Try Base Flying at the Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz. From the roof of one of the tallest buildings in Berlin, you’ll be strapped into a harness, attached to a large crane-like contraption, then dangled over the edge of the building. You’ll fall about 125-meters with a controlled deceleration […]
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park at North Tahoe Adventures
June 17, 2013
Wow, what a blast! TrailblazerGirl was lucky enough on her recent trip to Lake Tahoe to experience the Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park at North Tahoe Adventures. Only 2 years old, it is the first aerial adventure park in California. There are many different courses for all ability levels, and within each course are a variety […]
Tsala Treetop Lodge, South Africa
June 6, 2013
Swinging from the trees is not advised, but the luxurious Tsala Treetop Lodge in South Africa will bring out your inner Jane and Tarzan fantasies. This small, unique lodge is set in the indigenous forest along the popular Garden Route, on the south-eastern coast of South Africa. Your private villa is complete with an infinity […]
Pacific Crest Trail
May 24, 2013
Got an extra 5 months? That’s how long it would take to thru hike the approximately 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from end-to-end. The PTC along with the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail form what is commonly known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the US. With a wide […]
The Long Trail of Vermont
May 8, 2013
Known as Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness”, The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. This 273 mile trail starts at the Massachusettes-Vermont border and follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains to the Canadian border. The trail has some bogs, rock ledges, steep ravines, and variations in elevation between […]
Night Skies, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
May 7, 2013
Enjoy the beautiful night sky at Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah. Though this can be done at many of the national parks, Natural Bridges has actually made this a priority and was the first International Dark Sky Park certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (a non-profit dedicated to preserving and protecting the nighttime […]
Jade Mountain, St Lucia
May 6, 2013
A true getaway in beautiful St Lucia… Jade Mountain is a luxury resort with sweeping views of the St Lucia’s Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Caribbean Sea. Most of the accommodations are “sanctuaries” with the 4th wall open to the fabulous views while at the same time allowing for complete privacy and […]
Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park & Preserve, Alaska
April 30, 2013
With approximately 13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Established in 1978, this Alaskan Park/Preserve is recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site, and there are loads of outdoor activities to take advantage of – hiking, mountain biking, camping, sea kayaking, […]
San Juan Islands National Monument
April 18, 2013
One of the newest National Monuments (March 25, 2013), the San Juan Islands are an active TrailblazerGirl’s dream. The San Juan Islands in Washington State’s Puget Sound are made up of an archipelago of over 450 islands, rocks, and pinnacles and can be reached by either taking a ferry or a sea plane. Once there, […]
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, Palau
April 2, 2013
Absolutely gorgeous! The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a recent inscription to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is a collection of 445 mostly uninhabited limestone islands in Palau (~800 miles south west of Guam). Beautiful turquoise lagoons are surrounded by coral reef making this the perfect location for snorkeling and scuba diving. The unique umbrella or mushroom […]
Lena Pillars Nature Park, Sakha Republic
March 27, 2013
One of the newest inscriptions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List…Lena Pillars Nature Park in the Sakha Republic (Russia). Impressive, large rocks in the shape of pillars, spires, towers, arches, and colonnades line the banks of the Lena River, the 10th longest river in the world. The site also contains a wealth of Cambrian fossil remains of numerous […]
Kitzsteinhorn Resort, Austria
March 20, 2013
Skiing or snowboarding almost all year round? Yes, on Kitzsteinhorn glacier in the Austrian Alps! Other highlights include the cool Ice Camp where you can grab a drink and watch movies in igloos, Gipfelwelt 3000 where you can take the cable car to the summit station to brave Salzburg’s highest panorama-platforms for a fantastic view […]
Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
March 15, 2013
From the land of French Polynesia comes Tahitian pearls, Tahitian vanilla and Le Taha’a. Le Taha’a is surrounded by pristine waters and is located steps from an incredible coral garden, and the Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is the place for all TrailblazerGirls to go to for hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, scuba diving, exploration, […]
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
February 14, 2013
You know you want to. You may have already heard of the hotel made from ice every winter, and yes it really does exist. When you spend the night at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, you sleep in a thermal sleeping bag on a bed built by ice blocks over a mattress topped with reindeer […]
Geocaching App by Groundspeak Inc.
January 18, 2013
Get treasure hunting… with the Geocaching App by Groundspeak Inc. With detailed information on nearly 2 million hidden geocache containers across the globe, you’ll join the world of outdoor adventurers discovering hidden containers just around the corner and in more than 180 countries. Use the in-app descriptions and hints to start your location-based GPS-powered adventure […]
Ski and Snow Report App By The Zumobi Network
January 9, 2013
Ready for the slopes? How ’bout up to the minute snow and weather conditions delivered live to your iPhone for your favorite ski and snowboard destinations. The Ski and Snow Report App By The Zumobi Network is one of the best… it provides snow depth data including base and top, a five day forecast, instant […]
Fotopedia Heritage App
January 8, 2013
A top 50 in Apple’s App Hall of Fame, the Fotopedia Heritage App combines one of the world’s largest photo book with an inspiring travel guide which doubles as an entertaining teaching and bed-time reader. But what makes TrailblazerGirl so interested is that this app was created with the UNESCO World Heritage Center, so it […]
Top Getaways of 2012
December 20, 2012
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Getaways category. And the getaway that came out on top was… drum role please… the Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands, your own private luxury island […]
Whitepod, Swiss Alps
November 16, 2012
Welcome to Whitepod… your eco-luxurious alpine hotel with 15 dome-shaped “tents” overlooking the village of Les Cerniers in the Swiss Alps. Each “tent” (notice the quotes because that word tents doesn’t really do these justice) includes a wood-burning stove and a private bathroom. But have no worry TrailblazerGirls, the resort that sits all around you […]
The Great Himalaya Trail
November 12, 2012
The Great Himalaya Trail is one of the longest and highest walking trails in the world. Winding beneath the world’s highest peaks and visiting some of the most remote communities on earth, it passes through lush green valleys, arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes. The trail covers the full distance of the Himalayan Range in […]
Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji
November 9, 2012
Okay Fiji fans. Get ready to drool. The Taveuni Palms Resort in Fiji is the definition of luxury embodied in paradise. Here, you TrailblazerGirls can choose from waterfall hikes, coastal walks, horseback riding, black pearl farm tours, natural water slides, snorkeling, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing, dolphin watching (yes!) and complementary kayaking. Fiji’s crystal-clear waters, […]
Goldstream Provincial Park
November 7, 2012
BC’s answer to seeing the fall colors… “massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river that meets the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream Provincial Park, a mere 16 km from downtown Victoria on southern Vancouver Island (in British Columbia, Canada). The park is […]
Matemo Island, Mozambique
October 30, 2012
Survivor fans unite! Matemo Island is not only one of the most pristine protected marine areas of Mozambique being surrounded by the stunning turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, exotic fauna and flora and breathtaking coral reefs. It also hosts some of this planets best snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking and… the unique experience of […]
Bay Area Ridge Trail
October 29, 2012
A ring around the bay? Well, almost. Since it first steps in 1989, The Bay Area Ridge Trail has come to reach over 335 miles and is now available to hikers around the San Francisco Bay. It’s ultimately planned as a multi-use trail for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians, and when completed, the Ridge Trail […]