Life in the tropics is a real beach....but what a beautiful life it can be!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Top 10 Travel Attractions in Barcelona, Spain!

Number 10 - Parc Guell. Barcelona has many great landmarks designed by the world renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi. One of them is the unique Parc Guell. 

Number 9 - Plaza de Espana. It is a grand, massive square in the middle of Barcelona. The square was built back in 1920 for the international exhibition. 

Number 8 - La Boqueria, a colorful market where you will find both locals and visitors. Besides the freshness of produce, presentation is extremely eye catching. 

Number 7 - Casa Batllo. This Antoni Gaudi designed building has the appearance of being made from skulls and bones. It's roof is just as fascinating. 

Number 6 - Gothic Quarter. It the center of Barcelona's Old City. Amidst the buildings from medieval times, you will feel transported back in time. 

Number 5 - Barcelona Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral located in the city's Gothic Quarter. It's impressive gothic architecture dates back to the 14th century. 

Number 4 - Beaches. Many people are not aware that Barcelona has an excellent beach scene. Locals love to relax by one of the many great beaches in the city. 

Number 3 - La Rambla, probably the most famous area of Barcelona and very popular amongst tourists. Don't forget to appreciate the history while watching street performers. 

Number 2 - Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, it was architected by the great Antoni Gaudi. The unusual rooftop can be seen on many postcards from Barcelona. 

And Number 1 - La Sagrada Familia. This was the largest project by Antoni Gaudi. The construction of this world famous church began in 1882 and is still ongoing. 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Mahi-mahi fishing Tahitian style!

This is a unique technique of fishing that only Tahitian fishermen have mastered. The boat captain drives the boat with 1 hand and harpoons the mahi-mahi with the other after chasing it for a few minutes until it gets tired. For some reason, mahi mahi's only stay at the surface when being chased instead of diving. Amazing to see!!!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2011 San Francisco California!

Triathletes emerge from San Francisco Bay and on to the Marina Green Beach in the 2011 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco.

The 2012 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is currently scheduled for June 10, 2012 The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon includes a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Azamara Cruises: Food & Wine!

So what is the food really like aboard a cruise ship? Cruise Critic U.K. Editor in Chief Carolyn Spencer Brown explores the culinary offerings and wine lists aboard Azamara Journey -- part of the Azamara Club Cruises fleet -- on a voyage to Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Azamara Quest Cruise ship leaving Civitavecchia, Italy.

Chilling out on a Tahiti beach in HD!

Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia.

The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous with surrounding coral reefs. November to April is the wet season, the wettest month of which is January with 13.2 in (340 mm) of rain in Papeetē. August is the driest with 1.9 in (48 mm). The average temperature ranges between 21 °C (70 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) with little seasonal variation.

Video footage: Virtual Trip - Tahiti Music: Jens Buchert - Lagoon

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Paragliding (parapente)- Soaring over the Indian ocean!

paraglide parapente
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a hollow fabric wing whose shape is formed by its suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.

Here is an amazing video of great soaring over the Indian ocean in Aden, Yemen.