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\"Zorbing\"

Have a ball: Go zorbing in New Zealand<\/p><\/div>\n

These unusual forms of transportation may not be as convenient as your typical planes, trains and automobiles, but they’re definitely more memorable.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wanted to combine the health benefits of biking with the comfort of sitting on your couch, then Toronto\u2019s<\/a> Couchbike is just the thing for you. Designed to fit a variety of sofas, the Couchbike is an adjustable frame with four wheels and pedals that you can secure around your furniture. If you don\u2019t have a couch handy they can loan you one, but you\u2019ll need to bring a friend because it\u2019s a tandem operation. You may scoff at the idea of sofa transport, but the creators of this contraption took it for a weeks-long journey through the Canadian Maritimes<\/a>. And yes, they used a slipcover.<\/p>\n

Zorbing, also known as globe-riding, involves climbing inside a giant, transparent orb and rolling downhill or floating on a body of water. These human-sized hamster balls were invented in New Zealand<\/a> but have become popular around the world, including at family-friendly destinations like the Wisconsin Dells<\/a> and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee<\/a>. Keep your eyes peeled for the giant balls during the 2014 Olympic opening ceremonies: inexplicably, Zorbs are one of the official symbols of the Sochi Olympics.<\/p>\n

Before those newfangled Zorbs or even old-fashioned bicycles, humans used animals for transportation and there are many parts of the world where you can still do just that. In Jaipur, India<\/a>, you can ride an elephant to visit some of the area\u2019s holy sites. In Jordan<\/a>, camelback safaris are one of the most popular activities for visitors who want to explore the country\u2019s desert regions. For more active animal transit, head to\u00a0Alaska<\/a>\u00a0where you can learn to mush your own team of sled dogs.<\/p>\n

Make your way to Orbitz<\/a> for the best travel deals.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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