Brandberg, or Burnt Mountain, or Daureb in the Damara language. The highest mountain in Namibia, measuring 2573 metres above sea level. It is truly an amazing mountain for the sole reason that is suddenly appears out of the totally flat plains surrounding it. Continue reading
For individuals who are looking for unmatched rustic mountain bike action, Nicaragua’s San Juan Howler off-road racing series is a very unique, premier sporting event. Guatemela’s El Reto del Quetzal and Costa Rica’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores have longer histories, but Howler’s offers a unique attraction. Participants in this Central American race have the opportunity to experience Howler monkeys up close and naturally along the race route. And, of course, the San Juan Howler series races for 18K, 28K or 42K that take place on December 11, 2010 are a moniker that is a must-ride. Continue reading
We were now starting our third day of riding from London to Santander. Continue reading
The great white place that is Etosha National Park. The white place referred to here, is the white salt pan covering a huge are in Etosha. Covering 2, 2 million hectares, Etosha is big. Not only is it big, but it provides a home to thousands of animals and birds. The whole area is in a pristine state, meaning that although there are managers in the form of wardens and rangers, the area is not interfered with very much at all. Continue reading
If you are looking to buy one of Garmin’s new flagship GPS models this summer, then look no further than the Garmin nvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator. It’s advanced technology and ultra slimline case make it one of the trendiest of all the GPS systems, and with good reason. Continue reading