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Recent events in the north of the province mean those areas are out of bounds for leisure, but contact them for recommendations for other areas.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19074 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18525
Rowardennan Hotel is very handy too. Great for launching your own boats which can be moored on guest moorings (for a fee). Jetty and shallow beaches.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18525 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18287 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18287 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18284
The capital of the island is Pothia, worth seeing are the villages of Vathy, Masouri and the small island of Telendos. You can get there by ferry from Piraeus or by plane via Kos or Rhodes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18284 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18255
Every season has something to offer in Gredos – from winter snow and ice, through the verdant and flower-rich spring to the pleasant temperatures of summer and the beautiful colours of autumn.

For those who like to be active, the Sierra offers walking for all abilities, climbing and scrambling on both rock and ice, cycling, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding and both cross country and extreme skiing.

For others, there are rivers to swim in, historical sites and cities to visit and many beautiful natural spaces rich with an abundance of wildlife and nature to discover and explore.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18255 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17976 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17976 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17772 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17772 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17448 www.petraroest.nl/images/index0.jpg - made me drool.

The guesthouse has double rooms, rooms with multiple beds, big living room, toilets, showers and medical facilities. Dinner and breakfast are included for the guests.

The guesthouse is run by three brothers (Mohamed, Jamal and Rachid Imerhane). They also helped people plan their treks in the mountains.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17448 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16734
Tongariro is NZ's first national park and one of the first in the world. Ski on another active volcano - Ruapehu - also the inspiration for Mt Doom in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16734 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16080 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16080 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15416 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15416 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15301 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15301 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15294 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15294 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15139
It is through moorland and steady slopes. The views are superb and few other walkers are seen. It took us three days to go up and two to come down, sleeping in bunkhouses.

One ends up at the Lenana summit if a walker, however proper mountaineers can go a little higher to Batian or Nelion summits.

For variety, one can descend via the eastern side of the mountain on the Chogoria route through moorland then grassland and finally forest. Watch out for buffalo.

Most of the reputable tour operators could organise this safari. In the ten years living in Kenya this was the most memorable safari - although there were many others almost as good. It is a wonderful country.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15139 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15065
As it’s on the equator but rises to 5,199m in effect you go through several climate zones in a couple of days and see plants straight out of Day of the Triffids that only exist here, like the “water-holding cabbage”. From the top you can see for miles over much of Kenya. Take all your hiking gear with you as it can be hard to find there and take plenty of warm clothes and a good sleeping bag — it’s freezing at night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15065 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13668
Great fun, well instructed, good value for money and superb scenery.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13668