http://www.travelofftheradar.com Adventure travel newsletter from Christina Heyniger Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:47:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This month the newsletter covers two extreme ski races, but how about a running race through Bolivian altitudes of between 2,800 meters and 5,000 meters, that are sure to leave you breathless? The Inca Run starts at Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca and ends in Sorata.  The route covers ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/03/inca-run-2010/ EcoArts Tours is calling all artists to get out of the studio and into the world! Founder Rosalyn Salters has bridged her passions for art and environmentalism in a initiative that seeks to “unify the arts and travel through environmentally sustainable, authentic and cross-cultural experiences.” Basically – all the stuff ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/03/eco-renaissance/ Tristan de Cunha: no airplanes, no five star hotels, no busy streets. Tristan is a tiny speck on the globe.  It was discovered in 1506 and inhabited in 1816.  It  has a remarkable story and is now home to approximately 264 people.  The island is 37 square miles in size and ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/03/tristan-de-cunha-profile/ This month, see if you can identify the famous track in this picture. The locals call the island where it’s located Te Wai Pounamu, and our friend Ange says it's HEAPS of fun. Be the first to email our editor at editor@travelofftheradar.com with the correct answer, and we’ll ship ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/february-2010-photo-contest/ Catch your next flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital city of Chiapas, and take a quick ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/into-the-wilds-of-chiapas/ Once you are ready for old world charm, cobbled streets, markets glowing with intricate alebrijes, ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/oaxacan-culture-and-surfing/ Dario Lopez Vives at K360 in the town of Jalcomulco has been running the three stretches of river – the Pescados, Antigua, and Barranca Grande – ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/whitewater-in-veracruz/ Mexico is as varied as it is magical. Whether charmed by the narrow, cobbled streets ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/mexico-mountains-to-the-sea/ Snow is falling in Kolasin, and we're getting ready for our winter FAM trip with Black Mountain Montenegro and 3e Travel! One week to go! ShareThis http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/otr-getting-ready-for-a-winter-fam-in-montenegro/ [caption id="attachment_3874" align="alignleft" width="241" caption="Team Competing in a Challenge"][/caption] Last year we introduced you to Competitours before they launched their inaugural tour - It was a massive success and they are running new routes again this year. As we know, adventure travelers have a reputation for fearlessness and at times, let’s be ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/competitours-get-your-adventure-on/