Adventure Travel

1. Amazing Adventures in Thailand A few years ago, I decided to migrate the majority of my efforts, lifestyle and long-term ninja training programs to Thailand. This decision was based on number of pros as compared to our original California program. First, I like change and I like to stretch what we can offer to students. I have run programs in Europe, the United States and now Asia equally. Does it mean that California or the United States does not have a lot to offer? No, it just means there are other options and I have a lot of pros to talk about for the Adventurer that can financially manage a long term trip to the U.S. or Europe. Thailand has a lot to offer serious students and adventurers. Especially those participating in our long-term Martial Arts Training camps. There is a popular commercial in Thailand called - Amazing Thailand. It highlights the plethora of adventure and fun that is available in one small location. In Bangkok for example, you can spend time shopping in a 7

Some people believe a break from work should involve more than just a holiday: it should be an adventure! Which is why adventure travel is becoming so popular. It doesn't have to mean climbing Everest, attempting K2, or crossing a desert on the back of a camel: but it can, though it can just as easily mean a guided rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, seeing the desert from the basket of a balloon, a bungee jump like James Bond (off Switzerland's Verzasca Dam) or a road trip somewhere literally *off the beaten track*. Trekking in Nepal or paddling the Grand Canyon are the classic adventure travel options, and for most adventure travellers involve a bit of travel to get to, but there are travel adventure options in every country -- you 'd be surprised to see the list of where all the best paragliding destinations are, and paragliding definitely qualifies as adventure travel if it's done right. Ice climbing, cave diving, shark diving, paddling between scenic islands, trekkin