Are We There Yet? You’re Getting Warmer…
If Al Gore scared you enough during An Inconvenient Truth, you are probably busy plotting your itinerary to see every last scrap of the earth’s beauty before the polar caps melt and whole countries disappear into the ocean. Even those of you who think Global Warming is a convenient con can still appreciate the beauty of our lovely planet by visiting one or more of these natural wonders.
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Alaska’s icy regions and endless forests are in quite the global warming conundrum. Glaciers are receding, the permafrost is melting and its wilderness is dying. Park your parka in Anchorage and take a helicopter tour, hike a glacier or go salmon watching. Once you’ve embraced all the wilderness you can handle, refresh at Glacier Brewhouse, explore the entertainment and shopping of the Anchorage Market & Festival and end the day with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. If global warming won’t get you to Alaska, consider a recent ad campaign to tourists: Visit Alaska B4UDIE. A state with a sense of humor? Kayakers can appreciate that!
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TomKat may have put the Maldives on the map with their whirlwind “honeymoon”, but global warming set its sights on these coral islands long before Tom ever jumped on couches. As waters rise, the 1,190 islands face the danger of disappearing off the map. So visit this ultimate paradise soon and you too will fall in love with endless white beaches and vibrant lagoons. Scuba diving is a must, and you won’t be at a loss for water sports including, sailing, windsurfing and boating. You can also visit the oldest mosque in the country, Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque) and trip to Male’s fish market is a must see. Hang out in Male for an evening and wander in the countless shops, restaurants and bars.
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The Austrian Alps have experienced diminishing snow and a biological upset of plants, animals and singing nanny/nuns. In other words, things are getting chaotic. Make the bustling city of Salzburg your homebase. After a few meals of Wiener Schnitzel, you’ll need the exercise and there is no shortage of outdoor activities–from hiking and rock climbing to skiing and snowboarding. Catch the Sound of Music Bus which tours the movie’s famous locations while riders participate in an enthusiastic sing-along. Another renowned musician, a little unknown named Mozart, was born in Salzburg and the city celebrates their favorite son with numerous Mozart tours and a top-notch classical music scene.
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Greenland’s Uummannaq region has more glaciers than anywhere else in the world. Before you yawn, these glaciers roar and rumble dramatically as gigantic chunks of ice break apart and crash into the sea. Visit during the summer when these massive structures send large icebergs into the fjord and towards the open sea. Take a break from chasing ice cubes and interact with the majestic scenery of this region, by hiking, sailing, fishing or driving a dog sled. And, Uummannaq is the only place on earth you can tee off on an ice golf course, with ice fields as bunkers. Finally, a course where the water hazards won’t pose a problem.
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