The freezing temps this week and the start of the snow season in Australia last weekend has me remembering my time working (ok, not really working) in the mountains for a few seasons. Many people do it, either travelling domesticaly to the mountains in Australia or venturing further afield to the Northern Hemisphere hoping to [...]
Continue reading...11. January 2008
I’ve been a powderhound for many years and the current snow dumping resorts in North America had me thinking. When younger I worked, or actually I tried really hard not to work, in Ski resorts whilst maintaining enough money to allow indulgence in winters required festivities - ski evey day and party every night. Post season or trip the only [...]
Continue reading...A weekly or more rant, chat, post about our travels, our experiences and our business.
Our travel tidbits have been collected and distilled over years of meandering through backwaters, sitting in all manner of planes, trains and automobiles or a trusty dhoni. We've smoozed check-in staff, sneaked into frequent flyer lounges and generally hung out and asked the locals for the tips that make travelling more enjoyable, more comfortable or just more fun.
We hope you find something interesting or helpful and welcome your comments or suggestions.
Have you ever had dreams where you were flying? I have and they always looked a little like this, although maybe not as extreme.
Not a post about travel or Extreme tours although Norway is an amazing place to take yourself OnTour. This clip is just an amazing piece of scenery, cinematography and base jumping and flying skill.
Enjoy !! See in full screen
Cheers to Simon from PADI UK who sent this through.
Perfect surf, good people, easy living, I’d be here in a snap if there was no work to do.
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If you haven’t been to this amazing part of Australia, in the north west of Western Australia lies a place like no other on earth.
The Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia form a million square kilometres of extraordinary grandeur, colour and contrast. It has a balmy climate, breathtaking scenery, unique flora & fauna and adventure & cultural experiences. Holidays here will give you memories of a lifetime!
To give you an idea of some of the amazing places in the Kimberley take a look at this video from tour operator APT.
13. June 2009
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