I’ve never really travelled much with a smartphone, I’ve always had a cheaper phone mostly as an emergency back up rather than an aid to help my travels. I’ve been asked to develop a travel app before but never got that into it as it’s not something I’d use myself.
However earlier on this year I got an iPhone 4 after reviewing the Nokia N8 which I was kindly sent to play around with. I thought the Nokia, whilst a good phone didn’t offer much value due to the lack of apps and a awkward operating system, and with my Panasonic compact camera giving up after 5 good years of service I decided to invest in a smart phone for basic snaps rather than a new compact. I chose an iPhone 4.
However recently after that Nokia announced a new partnership with Microsoft and their flagship phone will feature the Windows Mobile operating system. Once again, Nokia went on a campaign choosing the internet to advertise, and I got my hands on another new Nokia, the Lumia 800, this time with windows phone, a whole lot more effort in marketing, see the video below to see what it’s about (only viewable on website not for subscribers I’m afraid).
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For adrenaline junkies, the feeling of dancing with danger and emerging unscathed in the crucible of nature’s playground is unquenchable.
Below, Travel Supermarket takes a look at ten of the most extreme pursuits to be undertaken, anywhere in the world:
Shark Diving in Cape Town
10) Cage diving with sharks – providing all of the adrenaline, with none of the danger, at least in theory, shark encounter is an ideal rush for the adventurous tourist. Great White Sharks are apex predators that can grow to over twenty feet! Even jumping into an underwater cage, you still wonder about the strength of the steel bars when in the presence of such a fierce giant at feeding time. Great White encounters are available off the Western Cape of South Africa, where the sharks come to feed on their natural quarry of seals.
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There are times when you hear about something and just think ‘that’s a great idea, why didn’t I think of that?’ I had that when I first heard about floatworks.
The idea is simple. There is a tank in a room, inside the tank is salty water which you float on. Then you close the tank door and just float for an hour receiving all sorts of benefits that usually takes a long time and a lot of effort to achieve (like a Buddist monk meditating in a temple length). It’s a bit like floating in sea in the dark, but without the drifting off to your doom and getting eaten by sharks bit.
The floatation tank
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This is a guest post from HostelBookers. HostelBookers has loads of
unusual hotels including some floating ones! If you’ve ever fancied a night out at sea being gently rocked to sleep by the water now’s your chance! They have got loads of rafthouses and botels located around the world. There’s a whole industry built around this concept, even if it’s one not everyone’s familiar with. There’s
yacht charters that can take you to and from, and give you a tour of the surroundings as well, bringing you right back to your botel for some rest and relaxation. Overall, a great idea for some maritime fun. Let’s look at a few in a bit more detail below:
ArkaBarka River View
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