The Drakensberg is a 200 km long stretch of mountains in South Africa, the majority of this range falls in the Kwa Zulu Natal province. Translated into English, Drakensberg means “Dragons Mountain” and its Zulu name ukhalamba, meaning “barrier of spears” gives a brief description of this truly magical mountain range. It is said to have been inhabited since the…
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Great Cabin In The Smokies
The beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee are quickly becoming a year-around destination, and what better way to experience the charming mountain culture than vacationing in a luxurious mountain cabin home? A cabin offers you lots of space, fantastic amenities and relaxing privacy! Great Cabins in the Smokies offers the accommodation of choice in the Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge…
Hello From Banff Taking The Gondola Up To Sulphur Mountain And A Last Walk Through The Village
Our skiing had come to an end and I allocated the last full day in Banff to explore some more local attractions while my husband headed into Calgary to do some shopping. We got going at about 11:30 am and Nigel dropped me off at the foot of the Banff Gondola. This historic attraction has been around since 1959 and…
Adventure Travel Tours A Day On The Trail
An adventure travel vacation is a great way to explore your world. Join a group of fun people who share your interests as we go on a day hike in the Alps. Enjoy a little taste of Switzerland. Up, Up, and Away After consuming a hearty breakfast, we depart for the trailhead. It’s close to our conveniently located inn, so…
Mongoose Mountain Bike
When looking into mountain bikes, there are many on the market. The sport of mountain biking provides a large market, and many companies have jumped into the arena of producing mountain bikes. One of the most respected and well known names in the bike manufacturing business is Mongoose. The Mongoose mountain bike has a reputation as a well made bike…
Mountain Biking Endurance Races
For the casual cyclist, mountain biking is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors as well as get a great work out. Today, mountain biking is growing rapidly into an excitingly popular sport. With that growth arises an entirely new subculture of mountain bikers who race professionally. Every year there are hundreds of events and races organized across the…
Adventure Travel The Most Exhilarating Must Do Trips
Ever since the man could walk, he traveled. At first, we traveled to escape harsh climate and find food, but as we evolved, we started traveling for fun. Thus appeared travel destinations and travel guides. As time passed, more and more people started traveling to various locations, for the landscape, traditions and thrills. Here are a few travel locations that…
Urban Mountain Biking Slick City Riding For City Slickers
While mountain biking is typically associated with the cyclists pitting their reflexes, strength, and athletic abilities against some of the world’s most treacherous back country wildernesses, deserts, and canyons, there is a new breed of mountain biker–the city dweller. Urban mountain biking may be the next big thing in sports. Where To Go Urban Mountain Biking One place where urban…
Mountain Bike Frames
Your very first ride down the steep slopes of a bona fide mountain on a rock strewn trail on an old bike will undoubtedly leave you convinced to the necessity of purchasing a strong and resilient mountain bike frame! It, as your body will attest, is going to absorb a lot of shock. If you invest in a good mountain…
Finding Your Ideal Alpine Home
There are many different versions of the ideal traditional ski lodge. Since the early 20th century this building style has slowly evolved as it has spread across the world, interpreted by different architects and developers. Today’s ski lodges and high mountain homes offer all the style of classic architecture, while delivering a wide variety of modern comforts and amenities. The…