Travel
Flashback: Argentina
Our visit to Argentina was a bit like the children's tale about Goldilocks. In the North … more
Three Places Not to Miss in 2012
There's a huge list of world activities coming our way in 2012. We don't have the budget … more
New Years Resolution(s)?
I have never been successful with New Years resolutions. Inevitably two weeks later I've … more
Pastimes
Solstice Traditions
During the winter solstice, the path of the sun starts turning towards the north after … more
A Beach Bum’s Tale of Survival
[Ed. Note: Today's guest post comes to us from John Rarity, author of the new book- … more
Playing in the Rain
What to do with a rainy day on the road? We're outdoors people and rainy days are often … more
Photo of the Day
Photo: A Boat in Ping-Li
Entering China from Kazakhstan is not a good idea. This is what we did and rather than … more
Lisbon, Portugal – Cristo Rei
The ‘Christ the King’ statue or the Cristo Rei is situated in Lisbon, Portugal, and … more
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House first opened its doors in 1973 and is a … more
Weekend Warrior
The Winter of Discontent
When the weather turns cold I tend to want to hibernate. There's nothing like a cold wind … more
Back to Adventure Racing
“Gator!” I yelled as the reptile came into view. Unwilling to believe me, Danny … more
Travel Running
Growing up I was never particularly athletic but at some point, something changed, and I … more
Destinations
Chinese New Year
When I think of Spring Festival in China, images of red packets filled with money, heaps of food on the dinner table, and a seemingly endless barrage of fireworks comes to mind. But what does it all … more
A Christmas Controversy
We’ve all experienced culture shock at one time or another, but few of us would expect Christmas celebrations and customs to be shocking. After all, Christmas may be one of the most universally … more
Three Great Day Trips by Ferry
Sure, plenty of the world’s major cities have great boat tours. Usually involving some sort of lunch or dinner, these mini-cruises taken in the sights and potentially the sounds of a city. … more
Exploring in Your Own Backyard
What do you do with out of town guests when they come to visit? The zoo? A park? A historical attraction? We all have the "tourist" locations in our own hometowns, usually it's a place you never … more
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