The Value of a Porter
I found this article about the Value of a Sherpa’s Life, and it really got me thinking. It’s hard not to relish an experience like summiting a mountain. Of course, I […]
Category Archives: excursions
kilimanjaro: a love/masochism romance for adventure
There are three things in this world that I really can’t stand for. The first is animal abuse, the second is when people chew with their mouths open, and the […]
bungee-jumping over Victoria Falls
Looking back, I never actually had any real desire to bungee-jump. Something about jumping off a bridge with an elastic tied to my ankles and potentially getting that giant elastic […]
a piece of paradise in Oudtshoorn
There is a little town nestled north of the coast, near halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in South Africa. This little town boasts several “tourist attractions” for the […]
horse-back riding in Oudtshoorn
When presented with the opportunity to ride a horse through rolling hills, one must take it. It was yet another beautiful day in Oudtshoorn and I had the pleasure of […]
mountain biking down swartberg pass
The day started off with a long drive through rolling hills and recurring thoughts of wondering what sort of masochistic misadventure I got myself into… I was being dropped off […]
cango caves – oudtshoorn, south africa
I’d taken a break from my 54km bike ride just before the halfway point to take an extra 2km roundtrip detour up a very steep hill to see something that […]
bouldering in the bay – plettenberg bay, south africa
After jumping out of an airplane, it doesn’t matter how you spend the rest of your day. That sense of euphoria keeps you buzzing and all you can do is […]
skydiving over plettenberg bay, south africa
It’s almost a dreamlike state when you look out the side of an airplane and acknowledge that in a few more seconds, you’re going to be stepping out the door […]
dogsledding near Algonquin Park
When you’re looking for a way to make the most of winter that won’t seem to end, there’s no better solution than to hop on the back of a dogsled and enjoy a scenic romp through miles of gorgeous trails.
