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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

7 Years in Tibet

February 5, 2006 by Cheyney SteiningerLeave a Comment

Tashi Delek from Lhasa, The Holy City, at the heart of the Rooftop of the World! A wild & wacky week of travel covering maybe 2000 miles, countless mountain passes, and some of the planet's most beautiful terrain brought me here over a week ago. My route to Lhasa took me from the NW reaches of Yunnan north thru areas which are officially closed to foreigners by the oppressive Communist imperialists which have occupied Tibet for the past 53 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Baseball, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Cambodia, Canyon, China, Cruising, Culture, Everest, Film, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hong Kong, Houston, India, Internet, Japan, Journey

Mountain Zone – May 2000

May 1, 2000 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mountain Zone - was one of the earlier mountaineering sites on the internet - having been founded back in 1996 (the same year this site was started). For a number of years they covered and sponsored a number of major expeditions and covered major mountaineering news including the discovery of George Mallory's body on Mt. Everest and the Everest climbing disaster of 1996. Mt. Everest was on the front page of this site a lot back in their early … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Everest, Internet, Photography, Ski Trip, Wildlife

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

by Dave · 2 Comments

In every inspiring natural creation there is a realism that speaks to you. In every moment on a mountain you find it more and more. You discover yourself in ways not possible through other means. This stays with you and guides you for the rest of your life. May everyone have this chance at least once. ~ Dave This guide is a review of a climb by Dave of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. This article focuses solely on the climb with little other … [Read more...]

Gold Country, CA – Groveland

by Dave · Leave a Comment

Groveland is a town of about 3,000 people located on Highway 120 about 20 miles from the Yosemite Park entrance. There are several small restaurants, hotels and one hostel in this town. The center of town basically consists of the narrow Main Street with historic buildings located on both sides. Because of its small size, one can easily park and spend some time strolling the picturesque Main Street. The Iron Door saloon (one of California's … [Read more...]

Gold Country, CA – Restaurants

by Dave · Leave a Comment

The following is a list of restaurants for all southern central California gold mining towns covered in this guide. Prices are subject to change without notice. All Phone Numbers unless otherwise noted are in the 209 area code.   ANGELS CAMP Cruscos Ristorante serves quality Italian cuisine in the heart of Angel's Camp. Parking (if found) is in front of the restaurant on the street or in a nearby parking lot. … [Read more...]

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