This week’s topic on Traveler’s Night In, a “Tweet-up” for travelers, was High Altitude Travel. Ten questions were asked, tagged #TNI, and afterwards I added several Mile High cities to my bucket list!
Here are the questions:
Q1. Favorite high-altitude activity?
- @MiddleSeatView confession: my most exciting high altitude activity was going to my cousin’s wedding in Denver!
- @theexplorateur Flying of course but watching the transition from night to day on a transatlantic flight- beautiful!
- @michael_whitman Hiking!!
- @ehalvey Going to the top of churches for the view. 600 year old buildings have proven themselves to me, not skyscrapers or ski lifts.
- @packdsuitcaseJumping out of a ittle pink plane in Taupo, NZ http://tinyurl.com/47xo9ww
Q2. Tips for combating altitude sickness and/or fear of heights?
- @Banff_Squirrel Altitude tips: limit alcohol (sorry @mobilelawyer), drink plenty of water, moisturize hair with coconut oil
- @christinenspain Close. Your. Eyes
- @ZipSetAndrea don’t look down…or better yet, don’t go up! #TNI
- @mobilelawyer: Umm, booze, of course.
- @megancks: Lots of water for the altitude sickness. Theres no such thing as too much
- Pink Airplane photo by @packdsuitcase
Q3. The friendly skies…give us your best in-flight story.
- @wnderlustprojct Being 20 and buying a bottle of vodka from duty free on my way to London, playing drinking games the 12 hr flight
- @sillyamerica: Flying home from LA. Watching shooting stars from the window.
- @alexberger Wasn’t me but have a gorgeous Swedish friend who met her Husband on an international flight Sign me up! I never get cute seatmates.
- @santafetravelerThey once ran out of food in economy a trans-Atlantic flight. We got to eat first-class entree. Guy next to us was POed
- @HartmannLuggageLost a new years eve due to flying over int’l date line afternoon of Dec 31st
Q4. Best vantage point in the world? Picture?
- @flyingwithfish: Best vantage point in the world? Picture? ( http://yfrog.com/h877xsvj)
- @DaninAustralia Mt. Warning in Australia… it took me long enough to get to the top! http://ow.ly/4c03u
- @SeaFox4Best vantage point I’ve been to is a tie between top of a Temple V at Tikal and near top of Mt. Meru in Tanzania looking at Kili.
- @allaboutmexicoIn Santorini, looking at the impossibly blue sea
Glacier Bowl at Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler photo by @kellydavies9 Q5. Riskiest high-altitude adventure you want to try?
- @AmericanSaharaRiskiest high-altitude adventure you want to try? A catapault launch from an aircraft carrier would be a thrill
- @zipsetrachel Skydiving. My mom shattered her ankle, and I am still ready to go
- @ehalvey Walking in 6 inches heels.
- @NomadKeith Fly a paraplane
- @Jaguardman: Riskiest high-altitude adventure you want to try? A5. If it were possible to hike in the clouds I would love to do that!
Q6. Best mountain for skiing and snowboarding? Why?
- @Hejorama: A mountain that would have a beach on top, And maybe a pool and a bar as well. I don’t like skiing… #TNI
- @karindumaireBest mountains for skiing are in the Swiss Alps. Extensive ski slopes, stunning views and great apres-ski!#TNI
- @noelleluxtrav LOVE this! #AspenHighlandshands down! A local’s mtn, hardcore but friendly, stashes galore, #Cloud9Bistro, THE BOWL…
- @banffrocksI want to ski in Arizona. And then golf the same day. Then eat my weight in chimichangas. And then retire.
NYC Skyline from Top of the Rock photo by @katyabroad 
Mt. Warning in Australia photo by @DaninAustralia Q7. Person you most want to tandem sky dive with?
- @foodieintl The certified instructor.
- @CravenTravels The Pope of course…
- @crozul My Fellow @AIESECers from around the world
- @cjguest No one. I want to go solo, but I have to jump more before I’m allowed to.
- @kerrinsheldon If I’m on top, Jessica Alba. If I’m on bottom, Jessica Alba
- @easytoursofasia: I can’t think of anyone who would want me strapped to them, screaming!
Q8. Favorite high-altitude city? Why?
- @travel_version Amsterdam! Oh wait…
- @BatGirl76: Breckenridge, CO. Gorgeous skiing, fun mountain town.
- @gmfriedrichTaos, NM. Killer shopping, cheap beer, that seals it for me
- @RobertKCole Favorite high-altitude city? Los Angeles – oops thought you asked high-attitude..
- @conciergeq: Lhasa, Tibet! On the bucket list! Why? History, culture, beauty..
driving in the clouds in Ecuador photo by @ecuadorguide Q9. Best spot a for hot air balloon or helicopter tour?
- @sheila_gh: helicopter – Waimea Canyon Hawaii
- @MagellanPR– anywhere looks good from a hot air balloon – and in a helicpopter – flying over volcanoes in Maui!
- @powerk Awesome heli tours over the Great Barrier Reef!
- @avventurosaBest spots… 1) Himalayas 2) the Alps 3) the Andes 4) Victoria Falls 5) Parque do Lençois
- @rtwdave My copter ride was up Franz Joseph Glacier, NZ (awesome). Cape Town would be cool too.
- @InAForeignLand I think a helicopter tour would be wonderful in Iceland- over the glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs… fantastic! 🙂
- @BurnsTammy: Over an erupting volcano to see the crater/lava from above.
Q10. Best après-ski cocktail?
- @McMedia Fireside, Brandy in a snifter
- @rachelcotterill I prefer to warm up with rich hot chocolate – maybe with a shot of brandy for extra warmth
- @itchyfeet_kg Mojitio. Mojito. Mojito. There’s never a bad time to have a mojito
- @fdumenci mint chocolate martini
- @IntoxAbroadThe best Apres-ski drink is not a cocktail, but a strong dark beer.
- @nicoleploehn something hot, fierce, and potent.
Victoria Falls or The Cappodica Region in Turkey are great up in the air by @Mobilelawyer Miss #TNI this week? Join in with your answers to the questions in the comments below and make sure to join us next Thursday from 3:30 EST for all the fun!
Thanks to the ZipSetGo girls for organizing this conversation and for YOU for participating in this great group!
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