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Johan Ernst Nilson: International Explorer

September 15, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Johan is in the middle of a global expedition in which he is journeying from the North Pole through North and South America and ultimately reaching the South Pole. Pole2Pole is a 12 month journey. Along with the unique adventure aspect of the journey (never been done), Johan is also raising awareness for the environment and working with additional charities. Recently we had a chance to ask Johan about both his current and prior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, America, Antarctica, Bicycle, Desert, Drinking, Everest, Interview, Journey, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Geographic, River Rafting, Sailing, Save Money, Ski Trip, South America, Sweden

India for Individuals

August 18, 2011 by Maxine Rose SchurLeave a Comment

The land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, of splendor and rags, of palaces and hovels, of famine and pestilence, of genii and giants and Aladdin lamps, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of hundred nations and a hundred tongues... ~~~ Mark Twain Pink, the navy blue of India, is everywhere in Varanasi, Copyright Stephen Bassman When I was a twenty-two, I was both naive and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, America, Art, Canada, Cruising, Culinary travel, Everest, Festival, Food and Wine, Hiking, India, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, Photography, Rainforest, San Diego, San Francisco, Shopping Mall

A Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro

March 28, 2011 by Ivona SiniarskaLeave a Comment

As per Wikipedia: Altitude sickness: Symptoms that may indicate life-threatening altitude sickness include: - Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs): - Symptoms similar to bronchitis - Persistent dry cough - Fever - Shortness of breath even when resting - Cerebral edema (swelling of the brain): - Headache that does not respond to analgesics - Unsteady gait - Gradual loss of consciousness - Increased nausea - Retinal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Bridges, Coffee, Desert, Drinking, Everest, Fashion, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Mt Kilimanjaro, National Park, Ski Trip, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

Larry Jacobson: Sailor, Author

March 16, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Larry Jacobson spent 6 years of his life sailing around the world - leaving from and returning to San Francisco California. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about sailing, his 6-year trip and his new book, "The Boy Behind the Gate".   Q. You are a prolific sailor - tell us how you first discovered your love of sailing? When I was 13 years old, I crushed both bones in my leg while skiing. I was laid up for 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Canada, Christmas, Cruising, Everest, Food and Wine, Japan, Los Angeles, Mexico, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, San Francisco, Scuba Diving

The Other Side of Everest

November 6, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Other Side of Everest by Matt Dickinson This gripping tale is told by a fairly novice climber (at the time) who summits Mt. Everest from the north side during the infamous climbing season of 1996. He joins a team from the UK to film an Everest expedition. Ultimately he along with the UK's most famous high elevation climber, Alan Hinkes and three Sherpas are thrown together after a number of their group drops out. They all summit - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books · Tagged: Britain, England, Everest, Film

Mainland Ecuador: A Traveler’s Delight

September 8, 2010 by Andrea WilsonLeave a Comment

The Galapagos Islands are among the most popular tourist hot spots of South America, topping the list with Peru's Machu Picchu and the shared Brazilian/Argentine wonder, Iguazu Falls. As a consequence of the islands' appeal, mainland Ecuador is often relegated to a short stopover enroute to the coastal launching point. Visitors choosing to skip the continent and tour only the islands are missing a country with some of the most diverse tourism … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Brazil, Bus Travel, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Ecuador, Everest, Fishing, Garden, Hiking, Hot springs, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Nightlife

Into Thin Air

June 6, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakaeur Describes the events of the Everest Tragedy in 1996. This is a high altitude struggle for survival that involves mortality as well as one man's amazing survival for a night unsheltered above 27,000 feet after he was left for dead. This is a gripping exciting read that makes it hard to put the book down. If you are a fast read you will be absorbed in the events that happened in 1996 and before you know it, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books · Tagged: Everest

Everest: Base Camp Diary

March 19, 2007 by Base Camp DiaryLeave a Comment

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This morning I experienced strange tinglings in my feet and face as we waited to board a small plane to Lukla. When someone else described having the same sensations, the doctor on our trip confirmed the classic side effects of altitude sickness tablets. After take-off, however, the discomfort was forgotten as we flew through scenery so stunning you felt you could reach out and touch the snow-topped mountains. Within about ten minutes of landing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bakeries, Chocolate, Drinking, Everest, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, Trekking, Walking tour

Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

February 5, 2006 by Kathleen O'NeillLeave a Comment

9/1/2000 - Friday After traveling for three days and undergoing quite an ordeal getting from San Luis Obispo to Nairobi, Kenya, I finally arrive in the Nairobi airport at 7:50 pm. After going through Customs and gratefully retrieving my backpack and suitcase from the baggage claim area, I was overjoyed to see John Bragg there to greet me. We had some very long big hugs of relief to have made it to Nairobi safely and in time before the rest of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Amsterdam, Andes, Animal Rescue, Avocado, Beach, Beer, Bridges, Britain, Bus Travel, Caves, Chocolate, Colorado, Dessert, Drinking, England, Everest, Flowers

Annapurna Circuit

February 5, 2006 by Patrick WatsonLeave a Comment

I'd always fancied myself as a bit of an outdoors-type, and what better way to prove it than a trek through the Himalayas. "Why would I want to walk for that long?" said a startled friend when I asked if he wanted to come along. Obviously he hadn't pictured it in his mind like I had. There it was; snow-capped peaks looming over pine-forests, twinkling stars dancing across the dark Northern skies, Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the wind, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bus Travel, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Everest, Fashion, Festival, Glacier, Himalayas, Montreal, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nepal, Shopping Mall, Trekking, Village, Walking tour

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