10 insane activities for thrill-seekers

La Carmina — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:45:00 +0000

Daredevil activities are on the rise in Asia -- and we don’t only mean snowboarding or skydiving. For the truly hardcore, there’s yak skiing in India. Or rolling down the Cambodian hillside in a giant sphere.

Here are 10 thrills that will get the most jaded heart thumping.

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10 trips for every type of traveler

La Carmina — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:39:00 +0000

While it's true that most travel destinations aren’t like haute couture -- “in” one year and “out” the next -- there are some points on the map particularly worth visiting.

For good reasons, this is the year to mount a camel, trip through Palu's underwater psychedelia and -- yes, you can -- tackle the mighty Himalayas.

Before the calendar turns, here's a planner for the year’s best trips.

Best adventure trip: Everest base camp

The thrill of high-altitude trekking in Nepal was once available only to a gung-ho few. Recently, the journey has become more accessible.

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10 hot looks for men this winter

La Carmina — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:45:00 +0000

When Old Man Winter strikes, it’s tempting to give up on style and just bundle up. Shame.

Nippy weather brings out the best in alternative menswear, such as this season’s handmade punk scarves and velour-accented jackets.

Sebastiano Serafini is a model-actor-singer working mainly in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In this exclusive shoot, he styled and wore 10 trendy winter outfits.

The variety of prices and styles proves there’s more than one way to conquer the elements.

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