July, 2007 Photo Contest

Where Was This Photo Taken? Think you know the name and location of this month’s desert scene, viewed from behind a pair of well-traveled Oakley sunglasses? Last Month's Winner We received a lot of good guesses for last month’s icy mountain shot correctly identified by Eric Moffat as the beautiful Ama Dablam, rising 22,349 feet out of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.

Vacation on the Island of Spetses

Vacation where the Greeks do.  The Island of Spetses, a short hour and a half boat ride from Athens, has all the beauty of the more popular islands without the tourists.  Even in the peak of summer I found myself one of only a handful of non-Greeks enjoying the nightly live bouzouki band at one of the local hotspots.  Given the heavy restrictions on the use of cars, rent a moto and make the 30km lap on the island’s ...

Go Big on Corsica

Far and Away is one of those companies we love not only for its fantastic cycle trips through less-traveled parts of the globe, but also for its personal history – founded by Bob Thompson after leaving a 27 year career in financial services – Far and Away trips provide the kind of personal, local experiences we’re always seeking. Join Bob and his crew this fall for a truly one-of-a-kind trip cycling through Corsica. ...

Sled Dog Touring in Greenland

Perhaps best known for the glittering snow and ice covering 81% of its landmass, Greenland is the latest playground for a few of our adventuring friends.  We’ve got them to thank for tipping us to Nordic Adventure, an environmentally conscientious company eager to introduce you to Greenland’s beautiful, exotic, landscape and local people. First time visitors should try visiting in February, March or April to tour ...