In the late 1990's a "kiwi" named Bottles was traveling overland through Africa and came across the Zambezi River. He never left. Today Bottles runs Jet Extreme, a totally self made business which caters to adventurers looking to experience the fast moving Zambezi River in an even faster way - on a jet boat. We rolled out in Bottles' canopy covered people mover - through the Mukuni Village where the well educated chief used to run marketing … [Read more...]
A man named Bottles and a dog named Egg
We were on the Zambezi River (Africa's 4th longest) for most of the day. First we headed out on Jet Extreme with the owner, Bottles. He set up shop on the Zambezi in the late 1990's after traveling overland through Africa. We passed through a spread out village - all the homes were made of earthen walls and thatched roofs. Electricity appeared to be non existent - just homes in the bush among the corn fields. Small children ran after our vehicle … [Read more...]
Richard Bangs: Global Explorer, Author
Richard has enjoyed an enviable travel career - over the past 30 years he's explored much of the world, made a number of first river descents and founded or was an integral part of several major travel companies. Recently we had a chance to ask Richard about his travel philosophy, career accomplishments and recent projects. Q. Tell us how you became an adventure traveler and what still fuels your appetite for this type of travel? I … [Read more...]
Johan Ernst Nilson: International Explorer
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...]
What is The Unstoppable Life?
Sailor Who Circumnavigated Globe Reveals How to Make Your Dreams Come True Larry Jacobson knows what it's like to have a dream that seems nearly impossible to realize. He also knows how to make that dream come true. "I remember being a curious kid looking out at the docks in Long Beach from behind the locked gates that led to the pier," he said. "I saw this montage of beautiful sails and gleaming boats and the vast expanse of the sea, and … [Read more...]
Prowling the Sproul State Forest in Pennsylvania
"There's a view there, but I'm not too sure how good it will be." View? I was all about the view. That was the reward for a difficult hike. That was the explanation I gave to my mother who could not understand "why anyone would want to walk up a mountain" - how else would I get to see wonderful vistas? How else could I stand in awe at my own puniness in the face of nature's grandness? And this hike had promised three vistas, at least one of them … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake: It’s Like Walking on Water
Stand up Paddleboarding is the Latest Craze for Recreation and Fitness in Big Bear Lake BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif./ June 16, 2011 - Last summer stand up paddleboards (SUP) were among the top requests made by Big Bear Lake guests. This summer Big Bear Lake marinas are latching onto the hottest water sports trend by offering SUP rentals and lessons to meet those demands. "Simply put, SUPs are easy to learn, a great way to explore flat … [Read more...]
San Juan Sailor
Cold rain and a fierce north wind whipped my face. I tightened my hood, careful to keep one hand on the Zodiac's helm. I knew almost nothing about sailing, but here I was, at the wheel of a 127-foot vintage wooden schooner in a driving rainstorm, all four sails catching the wind. Twenty-three wannnabe sailors and I had been told this would be a working trip, but I never thought I'd actually be piloting the ship, especially on a day like this. … [Read more...]
ASTA Conference, 2011 Puerto Rico
The ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) 2011 Conference, held in Puerto Rico, was attended by more than 700 travel agents from around the world. The honorable Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis G. Fortuno, gave the opening remarks. This four day conference focused on the Caribbean region and included a number of tourism talks relating to specific countries as well as additional tools for selling niche trips. Recently we had the opportunity to … [Read more...]
5 things you must do in Rio De Janeiro
As Easter weekend is just around the corner - I thought I would share with you how I spent my Easter in Rio. While Brazil is a country that I know is stunning and has many cities to visit, as well as one of the world's largest waterfalls, there is a lot to see I will have to return for. Last Easter, I simply flew down for the weekend (wouldn't recommend changing hemisphere's for three days unless you have to) to see my 7th and final world … [Read more...]
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