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Go shoot somebody
Chiang Mai is full of rugged fun like karting, climbing and bungee aerobics - and did we mention shooting? -Daily Xpress
Hike up Mount Fuji
Climbing this active volcano in the Land of the Rising Sun can be invigorating. -SPU
Drive in the sun
Head down the Great Sunshine Way for the best Australian experiences. -SPU
Conquering Mount Everest is pure git
Climbing the world's highest mountain is a tortuous journey of self-discovery, infinite patience and sheer resilience. -SPU
Rail adventure
Relive the golden age of train travel on a luxurious journey across South Africa. -SPU
Skiing in Japan
Most ski resorts in Japan offer a wide range of slopes for beginners and children. Many of them also come with ski schools. -ST
Raja Ampat, Papua's underwater paradise
Dive into Indonesia' Miss Universe 2006 runner-up's diving adventures in Raja Ampat. -JP
They do it with snakes!
Fascinated by snakes and other creepy crawlies? Attend a performance on a snake farm that's guaranteed to make your hair stand on ends. -NST
A highland adventure
A visit to Scotland is not complete until you've been to the highlands and tried the famous haggis. -The Star
An uphill battle
Mt Rinjani on Lombok island in Indonesia is a tough climb, but the view from the summit makes the aches and pains worthwhile. -The Star
No snow? Go for gold
Never mind if there is no snow on the slopes, the family can still have fun at old gold-mining towns near Melbourne. - ST
Racing kart-style
Send your kids to Thailand's only indoor go-kart track if you want them to get addicted - to fun. -The Nation
Tales from the underground
A subterranean labyrinth of streets lies beneath Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, preserving with it the secrets of a forgotten past . . . until now that is. -The Star
Climbing at Batu Caves
Bored of the climbing gym? Go for nature's own at Batu Caves. -The Star
Land of the midnight sun
The Northern lights and rich fishing grounds are Norway?s major tourist attractions. -SPU
You're the wildlife
You can explore Tone Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary fast, slowly or very, very bumpily. -Daily Xpress
Adventure awaits in Bhutan
Breathtaking scenery, hiking expeditions through remote areas and high-altitude mountain biking are major attractions. -BT
Take your pick in Turkey
Head only a short distance from this sub-alpine city and it is still possible to see many traditional aspects of Turkish life. -The Star
Travel by any means
Charley Boorman wakeboards his way to Singapore shores for his upcoming travel series. -ST
V-rolicking in Lyon
Discovering traces of the Gallo-Roman civilization in the French gastronomic capital on a bicycle proves a compelling experience. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
Sailing the Andaman
Tired of shopping, swimming and sight-seeing? Then go on a sailing adventure with ths writer who finds a company bent on re-inventing holiday plans. -NST
Me Tarzan, you Jane
Swinging through the trees on Koh Chang. -Daily Xpress, ANN
Let it snow
Forget about shopping. Get a new high skiing in the winter wonderland that is Nanshan Ski Village near Beijing. -ST
WW2 battery can be tourist draw
A million-dollar artillery battery was built by the British to stop any invasion by the Japanese during World War 2. Now this place may become a tourist attraction. -NST
S'pore Changi handled 6.7 per cent more travellers in Q1
9.32 million passengers passed through Changi's doors in the first quarter - up 6.7 per cent over as compared to 2007. -ST
Lonely Planet says claims over false accounts incorrect
'I did not make up sections. I did not plagiarise,' Kohnstamm was quoted as saying. -Reuters
Lapland, a winter wonderland
Winter here isn't done yet, no matter what the calendar says
Val d'Isere's charms
Getting around this upmarket Alpine ski village with stunning views is easy - just hop onto the free bus that runs between the main ski stations
Winter Wanderlust
S'poreans are taking to the ski slopes, especially in China, Korea and Japan, and staying longer at the resorts
Flying high
Learn to fly a helicopter with a former RSAF pilot in Senai, Malaysia
Adventure in Chiang Mai
Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, bamboo rafting and more!
Scaling Krabi
Krabi, Thailand, is known for its stunning limestone formations. If you are in the vicinity, why not try your hand at rock-climbing?
Whale shark encounter
For those who love the great outdoors, this is true adventure
The one that got away
More S'poreans are now fishing for fun times and many are heading out to sea to nab the Big One
Thrill in the air
Melbourne is a great place to have some advantures, says Jacqueline Woo
Peep into the deep
More S'poreans are taking the plunge with scuba-diving trips in the region
Dive deep or climb high
You can do both in Malaysia, says Magdalene Lum
Of reefs and wrecks
Get up close and personal with marine life off the east coast of Malaysia
The sky is the limit
Three friends share how they roughed it out to the Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal
The spirit of adventure
4-wheeling is one thing you should not miss, says Uma Venkatraman. Just don't get lost
Cycle of life
Nothing takes you closer to a country than hitting its roads on two wheels
Hike on the wild side
There's more to Hong Kong than city life and shopping
Beyond your wildest dreams
Many are eschewing popular European destinations for S Africa
Nomad's land
Meet the new nomads - high-end travellers looking for thrill with all the frills
 
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