World's 15 best rivers fortravelers

[Oluwole Emmanuel Olusegun]

They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. Rivers are the life-giving arteries of our planet. For travelers they can be a whole lot of fun too. From exotic wildlife hubs to whitewater rafting hotspots and the most scenic stretches for cruising, we've highlighted 15 rivers worth basing your next trip around. We've made our ranking on five travel criteria.

 

- Scenic beauty -- the physical beauty of the river; waterfalls, color, drama of the landscape.

- Nature and wildlife -- diversity and prevalence of flora and fauna.

- Culture -- depth, diversity and accessibility of local culture; tribal/medieval villages etc.

- Adventure -- thrill factor of the river's topography and location

- Activity options -- rafting, wildlife watching, hiking, biking etc.
 

To read more Article-http://m.cnn.com/primary/cnnd_fullarticle?articleId=cnn/2013/10/16/travel/greatest-rivers&branding=&category=cnnd_travel&pagesize=10

Edited October 17, 2013 by trottigy

[bagwell1987]

I appreciate the topics you present. Makes us think outside of our box. There is so much on this planet to enjoy but we seem to get caught up in what's going wrong with it, because of people. Now and again we need to stop and enjoy the beauty that's still there. Thank-you.