All this week, we'll be giving you the low-down on the many venues of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This five-part guide is designed to inform and ease the logistics of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all the action, should you decide to get on the ball and go for it! First up, The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Dedicated soccer...er, excuse us...football fans still have time to plan a trip to South Africa for the World Cup if it's done quickly. The 30-day event, starting June 11 and continuing a month until July 11, gives those who take both sport and travel seriously the opportunity to knock out two birds with one stone: Witness a legendary event and make a dream trip to the Continent.

Football already receives beaucoup global love, and the USA is finally catching the fever too, especially for a home team that’s performed well enough to generate excitement about beating the formidable England team on June 12.

Now let's go inside the main venue, Moses Mabhida Stadium... ]]> Chanize 2010-06-01T13:00:45-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/7/31/11845/7786

What is up with celebrities and extreme activities? Yesterday, we had Cindy Crawford doing some indoor skydiving and today, we learn that Zac Efron spent the weekend bungee jumping in Whistler, during a break from the filming of his new movie, The Life and Death of Charlie St. Cloud. People magazine has the pertinent details:

With a broad smile and no hesitation, the light-footed crooner lept off a bridge over a raging river – and he did it gracefully, of course. He even managed an acrobatic back flip as he went down. "Zac really loved his jump, he seemed to be having a really good time and was excited to make his jump, but he only jumped once," an employee of Whistler Bungee said.

Perhaps he only jumped once because it's rather expensive? Whistler Bungee charges $120CAD for the first jump and $50 for any additional jumps. Any of your friends who want to come along and watch will have to pay $10. The company does offer shuttle service from Whistler Village to the bungee site at Cheakamus Canyon and first-time jumpers get a free t-shirt.

Looking for more adventure in Whistler without having to jump off a bridge high above running water? Consider snowmobiling or ziplining. PS. We kinda hate how good Zac looks even while bungee jumping. Damn, young kids!

Related Stories:
· Whistler Bungee [Official Site]
· Zac Efron Takes Death-Defying Leap [People]
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The elastic faced Jim Carey is back for another ridiculous series of comic shenanigans with "Yes Man," out in theaters today. Carey plays an ordinary guy stuck in a rut--until he starts saying yes to everything on the advice of a self-help guru.

While reviews have been mixed, we wouldn't expect a fine piece of high art from the director of such cinematic classics as "The Break-up" and "Bring It On," Peyton Reed. But we'd rather escape the snow and cold by spending a few hours with Jim Carey than a hand-wringing Will Smith in "Seven Pounds."

"Yes Man" was shot around Los Angeles, and in the spirit of going for it, we've picked out some adventurous once-in-a-lifetime activities there.]]> pbb 2008-12-19T09:00:33-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/12/11/8914/5497

David Beckham should check out our World's Wildest Bungee Jumps next time he's on the road! The L.A. Galaxy player completed the 134-foot jump off Auckland's Harbour Bridge yesterday with some teammates, like the Mr. Badass he considers himself to be.

But not 100 percent badass: Sources on the bridge say Beckham paused before jumping to text his wife Victoria and the kids, just in case. Next stop, SkyJump?

Related Stories:
· Beckham's Harbour Bridge Bungee Plunge [Stuff.co.nz]
· It's Summer Somewhere: SkyJump and SkyWalk in Auckland [Jaunted]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Let's be honest: We're pretty scared about bungee jumping. But there are a few reassuring facts about the Jungle Bungy in Phuket: It's over water, so we figure we've still got half a chance if our bungee cord breaks; it's cheap--first jump of the day is 2000 Baht ($55) and it gets heaps cheaper if you do multiple jumps; and it's safe because the boss jump master is a guy from New Zealand who totally knows his stuff.

So what can go wrong? Nothing apart from us losing our nerve, perhaps. Maybe the tandem bungee is for us, but they also offer a catapult bungee, backwards bungee and a water touch bungee.

For nervy jumpers like us the website is very reassuring about safety, and then they say that if we have any troubles, "We can give you a nudge if you like!" If you make it (if you jump, that is, not if you survive) you get a "Certificate of Courage." We'd display that proudly on our most prominent wall, we think.

Related Stories:
· Jungle Bungy Jump Phuket [Official Site]
· Phuket Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Record-breaking bridges seem like an obviously attractive spot to start a bungee jump, and that's no doubt why the Bloukrans Bridge near Nature's Valley along the southern coast of South Africa is a mecca for bungee fans. The bridge itself is the highest single span arch bridge in the world and you can bungee 216 meters (709 feet) off it towards the Bloukrans River.

Although the jump length is a bit shorter than Macau Tower, the Bloukrans gang like to boast that their jump is the highest and in a way, they're right--it's higher above the ground, but you don't jump all the way down.

Getting to the platform is a feat in itself for anyone shaky about heights. For the braver, there's now a flying fox ride--a cable slide, to be precise--to get you out to the platform faster and with the adrenalin already running.

Related Stories:
· Bloukrans Bridge Bungee [Official Site]
· The Highest Bungee Jump On Record is All Concrete [Jaunted]
· South Africa Travel Guide [Jaunted]

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Choosing a scenic spot like the Nile River in Uganda sounds like a good way to combine a death-defying plunge with some camera-happy moments.

The Nile High Bungee (five out of ten for the pun) has a platform about 140 feet above the river, and jumpers can choose to use a bungee cord long enough to dip them in water or just to dangle above it.

Perhaps the most famous tourist to ever jump here is Prince William who did a tandem bungee jump with a mate here a couple of years back. Wills only jumped once, but if you do two jumps ($75) then you get a third jump within the same 24 hours for free--just in case you haven't got the whole jumping thing out of your system by then.

Related Stories:
· Nile High Bungee [Official Site]
· Wills Takes a 140-Foot Bungee Jump [Daily Mail]
· Uganda Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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