Frequent washouts from seasonal torrential rains made the going tricky and, at times, even a little perilous. However, we finally arrived at a small community, the site of bountiful mines producing high quality Dominican amber.
River Of Life
Life in the driest state on the driest continent was different this spring. Nature provided a beautiful prelude to the season of rebirth in South Australia. The Murray River floodplains were transformed after more than a decade of drought. Just add water!
Sailing Around The World For A Bigger Picture
The more I get to know and love something, the more I respect and connect with it. This is the thought that pushed me to move onto a sailboat and get out there to meet the world … powered by the wind.
Touring The Gaspe
Dad wants to hit some world class salmon rivers, Mom prefers to lie on the beach, big brother wants to work on reducing his handicap and Sis insists on going hiking in the mountains. Well, if your holiday plans include Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula, you can relax because all of these activities are available within reasonable driving distance of one another.
Escape From Mapia Atoll
The age of discovery isn’t dead. Vincent Ross takes us on a beautifully photographed cruise to the Mapia Atoll. The outer regions of Indonesia offer some unique surprises!
Jackfruit Ice Cream, Anyone?
So what is this jackfruit? Jackfruit, a distant cousin of the giant green mulberry is the largest tree-borne fruit bar none, attaining dimensions exceeding those of champion watermelons – more than 100 lbs. is the record!
Barefoot Treasures Of Cape Verde
Although many people choose to spend their holidays in Cape Verde for the sandy beaches and crystal-clear seas, there’s another reason these islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean are well-loved by visitors from around the world. It is the home of Cesária Évora, better known as the “barefoot diva”.
Wrapping Yourself In Sable
Don’t plan on visiting Sable Island if you are the impatient kind of traveler. The 42 km long sand bar, taking its name from the French word for “sand”, does not cater to human foibles and the wait for appropriate weather conditions to fly or boat in can be a long one.
Steel Or Aluminum As Choices For Your First Sailboat
In part 3 of a 10 part series, DeCaptain Lance Gettler discusses the pros and cons of steel and aluminum hulls.
Happiness: Reminder Notes from the Road
I slouched into my seat, exhausted and disappointed with myself. I’d said goodbye to my girlfriends and was on an early train home instead of topping off the weekend with the conference’s closing party. This had not been a work conference; this was Blissdom – so why wasn’t I feeling blissful? I’d planned to attend it […]
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