My adventure list originally included hiking up Uluru, Australia’s iconic landmark of The Outback. But a fellow traveler educated my then-ignorance of this sacred spot by sharing that climbing Uluru is insensitive and controversial.
Climbing Uluru
It is possible to climb Uluru. Weather permitting, visitors can park at the Mala Car Park on the western side of the rock and follow the trail to the summit. It is physically demanding, hot and slightly dangerous. It will close during high winds and hot temperatures. The sheer challenge of the climb begs you to try it out. At least until you learn why it’s inadvisable…
In the spirit of Landscape Photography and my Travel Photography Contest (which ends today, so enter now), I thought it would be appropriate to share with you how to take a picture of Uluru, the Australian Outback’s most famous landmark.
How I Took it with my Canon Rebel xTi
1. Arrive at the Sunset/ Sunrise Viewing Site Early
Tourists arrive by the bus load to the designated sunrise and sunset viewing locations within the park. Getting there early will help you find the perfect spot (see below), before anyone else does. You don’t want to arrive late and have to push and shove your way through a tour group to get the shot. Save yourself the aggravation and stress and settle in way before the sunrise and sunset times. Relax, you’re in the outback!
I’m excited to share today’s post with you. This Thursday, March 31st, The Weather Channel is debuting an all-new show From the Edge with Peter Likand there’s something in it for you!*
From the Edge with Peter Lik
Peter is an Aussie who is known for his stunning nature photography. In his new show, he’ll be taking viewers across the United States to places like Hawaii, Alaska, Montana and Arizona to capture the best in travel, nature and weather photography. Of course, you can expect the power of nature to play a role in his adventures across the country.
In yesterday’s post I listed 33 highlights (and lowlights) of my trip to Australia. Today I’d like to share some photos of the different geographical terrains I explored. Like the United States, Australia is a country of diverse landscapes. I hit virtually every major type of environment (except for frozen tundra)…
City
Desert
Mountains
Ocean
Rainforest
Beach
Caves
When I was planning the trip, I knew I’d be seeing may parts of the country. But it wasn’t until I was 3/4 of the way through the trip that I realized just how diverse the country (and my trip), truly was. Way cool!
Flight of the Gibbon was a zip-line adventure in the Thai Rainforest. You’ll see it all below. The cool part was, after we were done with the competition, the company that manages Flight of the Gibbon wanted to use our video on their homepage. We made a special version that eliminated imagery of alcohol on our t-shirts, lol. You can view it here and here.
It seems as though I’m constantly playing catch-up with my posts. Five posts a week just isn’t enough to stay current. Needless to say, I haven’t forgotten about all my adventures in South Africa, Zambia and New Hampshire. They’ve all got dates slotted on my publishing calendar, waiting for when I have some time to write and edit.
With all that being said, today’s post is from Vancouver. Two weeks ago I literally spent 25 hours in the city. I was attending a conference at the new Vancouver Convention Center. After touching down in the city, I took a walk along the Vancouver Seawall. Here’s what you can see along the way…
The additional $30 Visa into Zimbabwe and the $30 Park Entrance Fee to see the falls in Zim may be enough to scare you away from spending the cash to see more of water falling down a cliff. But it would be a mistake not to. You’ve made it this far into Africa, so donate those dollars to Mugabe and tick this adventure off your adventure list. Otherwise, you’ll regret not having done so when you return home. Here’s what you can look forward to in this YouTube video.
Let me start off by saying this trip to Victoria Falls was the realization of a lifelong dream. Over the course of six trips to South Africa for 4 years, I’ve been trying to reach this incredible natural wonder. I knew that my most recent trip to South Africa would be my last for a long time, so no matter the cost I was determined to add a trip to Victoria Falls – and I did. Check out this YouTube video to discover what there is to do at Victoria Falls:
All this week adventureswithben.com will be celebrating this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. You’ll learn from first-hand experience everything you need to know to have the most spectacular visit, from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the falls.
Anytime I travel there are a few mission critical answers I need before I even consider stepping onto that plane. Beginning Monday, you’ll be able to click on each link to be directed to adventureswithben.com’s travel advice for Victoria Falls… [links go live beginning Monday, June 21]
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