The Calgary Stampede is the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Outdoors Show On Earth’, and the rodeo, exhibition and festival has been running for over 100 years. In this article, Sandy Hamilton gets caught up in the event’s final day.
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Appalachian Trail Books
The Appalachian Trail is one of the world’s best known long distance hiking trails. Here we examine some of the best Appalachian Trail books, choosing titles that are inspiring, entertaining, and informative.
Prepare to be inspired …
Diving At Sail Rock, Thailand
Sail Rock is one of Thailand’s premier diving locations. Situated an hour and a half from the mainland, the rock is home to an incredible amount of sea life. Charlotte Merell recounts her experiences of diving at Sail Rock, and her close encounters with some of the residents. Just don’t mention ‘The Big One’ …
Visiting Niagara Falls: Hiking, Exploring, Joining The Crowds
Niagara Falls is one of the United State’s most famous landmarks. It is also one of the nation’s eldest tourist attractions: Niagara Falls was the first state park. Ginny Smith joins the crowds to find out if mass tourism has made this natural wonder any less wonderful.
Cage Dive With Sharks In South Africa
A cage dive with sharks isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Those cages don’t seem as sturdy when they’re all there is between you and one of nature’s most efficient killers. Travel and outdoors writer Norman Dacanay tells of his close encounter with sharks in South Africa.
Boonie Stomping In Guam: Hiking With A Difference!
You learn something new every day! ‘Boonie Stomping’ is the term Guam residents give to energetic hikes that often end with a swim in either a pool or the sea. In this article, ex-Guam resident Melanie Butler shares her memories of the island.
Tour Of India – Finding Peace in Mother India
Writer Darragh J. Mullooly ventures away from the Emerald Isle and embarks on a three-month tour of India. On the way he braves the infamous Indian roads, makes new friends, tries Carnatic singing, oh, … and finds inner peace. Learn from his experiences and plan your own trip to India…
Hiking In Laos
Seasoned traveller Jo Walker goes hiking in Laos, and finds that, whatever the circumstances, laughter is universal. If you find yourself in Luang Prabang, try asking around for a charismatic guide named Teng …
Fly Fishing Squamish River
Fly Fishing Squamish River. Outdoors and travel writer Norman Dacanay describes his journey as a novice fly-fisherman. Will it end in success or will he forever be rueing the ‘one that got away’?
Snorkeling In Port Dickson
Looking For Things To Do In Port Dickson? Jeff Ramlee threw caution to the wind and went on a snorkelling trip with some mysterious locals. Was it brave or foolhardy?