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Top-Hotels in Europa für Sportbegeisterte

Wenn du zu den Menschen gehörst, die Wert auf einen gesunden und aktiven Lebensstil legen, dann hast du auch im Urlaub oder auf einer Geschäftsreise das Bedürfnis, sportlich aktiv zu sein. Das Hotel, in dem du dich wohlfühlen kannst, sollte diverse Möglichkeit für vielseitige körperliche Betätigungen bieten. Obwohl viele Hotels über einen gut ausgestatteten Fitnessraum…

Our Favorite Running Cities in the U.S.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Josiah Mackenzie Ah, running. It keeps you fit, strengthens your heart, and can even make you happier. Even better, it requires no equipment or special facilities. But while you can technically run almost anywhere in the U.S., not every city has the characteristics to make for a good outdoor jog. There are…

6 Things I Never Knew About the Olympics Until I Attended Them

Photo courtesy of Omega The Olympics is one of those events that’s engrained in us from childhood. Every four years, folks around the world set aside time to cheer on their home team. So when I got the chance to actually attend the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this year, I thought I knew what…

Rio Olympics: What the Opening Ceremony Was Really Like

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Ramon Llorensi Athletes train their whole lives for a shot at winning the gold at the Olympics, but I too had an Olympic dream: to attend an opening ceremony. Last night, that wish came true. Having never attended the Olympics before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The anticipation steadily built up…

8 Amazing Olympic Villages and Venues You Can Visit Right Now

So far, things in Rio — in preparation of this year’s Summer Olympics, kicking off Friday — don’t seem to be going too well. The Olympic Village was deemed unlivable, there could be a toxic water problem for the swimming team, and there have been questions about how well gay athletes will be received in…

The 7 Scariest Cliff Diving Spots in the World

Vaulting off a 100-foot cliff into a shallow body of water is a story only a select group of people can claim. After all, what offers an ultimate adrenaline rush for some daredevils, presents a terrifying, spine-tingling task to others. Even the ballsy activity’s nickname — tombstoning — indicates that it’s not made for the…

Beyond the Inca Trail: 5 Alternative Ways to Hike to Machu Picchu

There’s no doubt the Inca Trail is one of the world’s greatest hikes. The four- to five-day trek, which zig-zags through the snow-capped Andes Mountains, lush Amazon jungle, and a bevy of other beautiful terrains, culminates with the ultimate reward: an awe-inspiring view of Machu Picchu. And after a few sweat-inducing days of trudging along…

Top 10 Places Around the World to Swim with Sharks

Every year, Shark Week enters our lives for a fleeting seven nights of nail-biting, heart-pounding programming on the Discovery Channel. But before you even have the chance to cue up the “Jaws” theme song, the exciting event concludes, leaving us longing for more adrenaline-pumping adventures. We’re of the mentality that the fun doesn’t have to…

7 Amazing American Rivers for Whitewater Rafting

From seasoned pros who seek turbulent rapids and intimidating waterfalls to first-time families with young kids, whitewater rafting is a thrilling sport that has attracted thousands to rivers around the world. Fortunately, there are a number of amazing river systems in the U.S. that provide a variety of experiences. Some are fast, while others are…

Our 8 Hotel Picks for True Baseball Fans

When the snow slowly starts to melt away and the temperatures start to heat up, it’s a sign of one thing (in many minds, at least): baseball season. Spring training has begun and opening day for the 2016 Regular MLB Season is Sunday, April 3 — less than a month away. So, for those sports…