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Here Be Dragons: The “Sacred Terror” of the Alps of Switzerland

January 19, 2016 by Richard Bangs1 Comment

"Placed on this planet since yesterday, and only for a day, we can only hope to glimpse the knowledge that we will probably never attain." -Horace-Bénédict de Saussure, 1796 Dateline: Mount Pilates, Switzerland I've penned a few books that have been placed in the category of "wilderness travel." But perhaps the first to stock this shelf was the eighteenth-century mountaineer Horace-Bénédict de Saussure, who wrote in his opus, Voyages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, England, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Journey, Lifestyle, London, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Switzerland, Virginia, Walking tour, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

Spring Welcomes Snowventures and Warm Weather Fun in Colorado

March 8, 2015 by Dave1 Comment

DENVER - As spring begins to blossom in Colorado, locals are gearing up for a fresh selection of springtime activities. While March is known as the snowiest and one of the best months for skiing and snowboarding in Colorado’s high country, lower elevations can be warm and sunny for those who are gearing up for rafting, mountain biking, golf and other warmer weather activities. It’s even fun to try to do both a snowy and sunny activity in the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Arkansas, Beer, Bicycle, Colorado, Culinary travel, Culture, Easter, Festival, Food and Wine, Golf, Hiking, Hot springs, Mountain Climbing, Music, River Rafting, Rock climbing, Ski Trip, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting

The Dangerous First Descent of the Zambezi

February 3, 2014 by Richard Bangs1 Comment

It was Valentine’s Day when I first saw the river; it was love at first sight. Along with a party of tour operators, I had been shuttled between game parks and hotel lobbies for days, all leading up to this: Victoria Falls. While the other occupants of the Land Rover pressed for a glimpse of the great falls upstream, I looked the other way, out of habit. Some 350 feet below the bridge we were driving over, a mighty river coiled and cursed through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Canyon, Film, Helicopter, Land Rover, London, Los Angeles, River Rafting, Victoria Falls, Whitewater Rafting, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo Norway – December 2013

December 1, 2013 by Dave1 Comment

The Kon Tiki Museum in Oslo Norway is a tribute and summary of International explorer Thor Heyderhahl's life. Thor and his crews sailed the world in primitive vessels to prove that during ancient times people could have crossed the oceans and settled "new" lands. The original vessels that Thor sailed are on display in the museum including the famous Kon-Tiki balsa raft that Thor built from natural resources in Peru. He and his crew sailed from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bus Travel, Easter, Film, Journey, Maldives, Museum, Norway, Oslo Norway, Peru, South Pacific, Whitewater Rafting

Exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 30, 2013 by Laura P.3 Comments

Maybe Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is called God’s Country because only a supernatural force could withstand the ferocious Feel-Em-No-See-Ems, extreme weather, potentially dangerous wildlife or the keen loneliness of the endless forest. Then again, anyone who lays eyes on this place can’t fail to feel something celestial is at work. From Tahquamenon Falls and the Porcupine Mountains to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and autumn colors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bicycle, Bridges, Cruising, Drinking, Ice Cream, Michigan, Museum, National Park, Resort, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Ski Trip, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

Sacramento & The Gold Country, Moon Handbooks

August 5, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sacramento & The Gold Country, by Christopher Arns Initial impressions of Sacramento perhaps: Inland. Old town. Brick buildings. The state's capital city. A good thing considering its somewhat central geographical location in the state, rather than being located in one of the major urban coastal areas. More recently occupied by a body builder, turned actor turned politician. But he has gone away now and there is a "new" governor - or rather an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Airport, Antiques, California, Caves, History, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, River Rafting, Sacramento, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Whitewater Rafting

Kodagu (Coorg) Southwest Karnataka, India

July 3, 2013 by Rochelle PotkarLeave a Comment

PART ONE Nature’s show On long circuitous winding roads, close your eyes to keep away the tumultuous feeling that erupts as bile climbs the ravines of your own inner system. Suffer motion sickness on a mountain road or keep Avamin and lime ready. Or just stick your eyes out, arrest your breath and stare in awe. This is for what you’ve escaped the humdrum of your congested city life. Wide vistas of undulating green and inhabitation of small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Chennai, China, Chocolate, Coffee, Flowers, Food and Wine, India, Massage, Nightlife, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

I’m just a girl…

June 4, 2013 by Olivia-Petra ComanLeave a Comment

I’m in love with adventure: I always have been and I always will be. And water is a big part of that adventure and of my life; this element has fascinated me ever since I was a little girl. It was hard at first, but somehow my wish overcame fear and I learnt how to swim. On my own, when I was 15. From then on, I couldn’t get enough of water: I sometimes joke that I could live my life in water if only I had food within easy reach, a water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Chocolate, Drinking, Food and Wine, Journey, River Rafting, Romania, Scuba Diving, Sports, Trekking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

The Amazing Race Adventures through New Zealand

March 5, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

With Native Host Phil Keoghan; Aired March 3, 2013 Highlights Beauty of Region with Nine Teams Competing and Exploring Canterbury Santa Monica, CA (March 4, 2013) – The Emmy award-winning, CBS television show The Amazing Race took viewers through the picturesque and adventurous destination of New Zealand on March 3, 2013 during its 22nd season with host and native Phil Keoghan. The nine remaining teams of two competed for a US$1 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Garden, Golf, New Zealand, Resort, Santa Monica, Seafood, Village, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting

Unbroken

July 31, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand this is the the true and inspirational story of Louis Zamperini - track star, 1936 Olympian and World War II hero. Author Laura Hillenbrand followed up with her first book "Seabiscuit" by spending seven years of her life researching this book in such detail that when asked about his own life, Louis sometimes defers to "Laura" as the authority about his own life! The impetus for this book came when during her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Hollywood, Los Angeles, Whitewater Rafting

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