October, 2007 Photo Contest

Name This Plant! Think you can identify the marvelous weed shown here growing in Alaska’s Copper River Valley? Last Month's Winner The reflected temple shown in last month’s photo contest picture was Angkor Wat, correctly identified first by Matt Holmes, of adventure tour operator Boundless Journeys. Many of you emailed us with the right answer, but Matt was there first to receive the prize from Eagle Creek.

Bike Japan

North to south, Japan is a lot longer than you think; 4000 kilometers actually. There is no better way to appreciate every one of them then from the seat of a bike. For the last ten years Bicycle for Everyone’s Earth has organized a group of riders that have taken on the challenge as a means to promote environmental awareness. The physical as well as mental strain endured during the two month ride is rewarded on ...

Pioneering Cultural Tourism and Chaktal River Whitewater in Uzbekistan

Reader Barbara Elazari turned us on to the unusual trips offered by Salom Travel based in Bukkhara, Uzbekistan. As a new country founded on the territory of the Soviet republic, Uzbekistan is a fascinating country in the midst of change. Salom Travel, a small agency founded in 1994 by Raisa Gareyeva, enjoys success that is a testament not only to the quality and value of the trips her company offers, but also to the power entrepreneurs have to support local economies in developing countries. ...

River Running on Norway’s Sjoa

We know when a trip comes recommended by a redheaded woman who speaks three languages, works for a leading computer gaming design company and spends her free time cycling in Southeast Asia, or gallivanting itinerary-less through Morocco, odds are it’s going to be pretty unusual. Our friend Peppi has recommended the serious whitewater experts at Sjoa Adventure in Norway, just an hour and a half north of Lillehammer. Flowing clear and cold out of Lake ...