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TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP HIMALAYA, NEPAL There are few excursions that sound as perilous as scal- ing the peaks of Mt. Everest. This 17-day trek, organized by Walks WorldWide, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where hikers take part in a true expedition-style adven- ture. Experienced guides and sherpas are there to help them make their way to the base camp of the world's tallest mountain, witnessing some of the most stunning views of what some call the "Roof of the World." WORLD'S FASTEST ZIP LINE NORTH WALES, U.K. Though zip lines are available all over the world, none are as thrilling as the experience at Zip World, above Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales, UK. Not only is the zip line stationed 498 feet above the ground, it is the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of 100 mph and holds the record for the longest zip line in Europe. W hen contemplating vacation, most people visualize beautiful white-sand beaches, a cocktail in hand, or large cities full of history and sightseeing. But for the real thrill-seekers out there, sitting on the beach or enjoying a coffee at a café can seem a bit mundane. Trekking through the most desolate (and dangerous) terrain on earth, flying fast over jagged ravines, or climbing slippery slopes –these are just some of the things that get a true adventurer's heart racing. So if you like to live life on the edge, this adrenaline-packed list is for you. 1 2 VUE ON TRAVEL V U E N J . C O M 83

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