Posts Tagged ‘adventure’

Canyoning in Corsica

Canyoning in Corsica

When I told a friend I was going canyoning while in Corsica, she asked “how canyoning is different to hiking?” At the time I didn’t know the answer myself as I had only recently witnessed a group of canyoneers for the first time while I was exploring the gorges of the Solenzara River. I watched as […]

Embracing fear on a Euro Motorbike Tour

Embracing fear on a Euro Motorbike Tour

The red bike leaned sharply as we ascended the winding mountain road. I clung to Thomas, my arms wrapped tightly around his waist. We were near the border of Austria and Italy, approaching yet another mountain pass. So far I had enjoyed myself, despite my initial hesitations to ride on the back of my boyfriend’s […]

Dakhla Challenge Video MH2 & MH5 routes

Dakhla Challenge Video MH2 & MH5 routes

Video clips from Day 5 of the Dakhla Challenge, off-roading through Morocco on MH2 & MH5 routes.

By the Seat of Honey Badger: Dakhla Challenge

By the Seat of Honey Badger: Dakhla Challenge

Endless golden sands, couscous, medinas, cobras, kitesurfing, clunkers, off roading adventures … The Dakhla Challenge is a 5000 km off-road rally of clunkers starting in Plymouth England, traversing Morocco to the finish line in the windy city of Dakhla in Western Sahara … with the goal to use as little tarmac as possible, the more […]

Photo of the week: Snowkiting in the Alps

Photo of the week: Snowkiting in the Alps

Thomas coming off the kicker at Brambrüesch.

Sailing Adventures in Wonderland: 16 day Ocean Passage New Zealand to Tonga

Sailing Adventures in Wonderland: 16 day Ocean Passage New Zealand to Tonga

“Which sheet do you pull to take in the jib?” Captain Evi asked me. As I looked at the multitude of ropes, a mix of solid colors and patterns across the rainbow I felt a sense of confusion and dread. “This one?” I guessed, grabbing hold of a white rope with red dashes. She frowned […]

And we’re off! Setting sail for Tonga today

And we’re off! Setting sail for Tonga today

Today we set sail for the beginning of our South Pacific sailing adventure! We awoke to a beautiful rainbow which I hope is a sign for good weather to come. We are departing from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand for a 1200 mile, 10-day voyage to Tonga (could be longer if weather permit us […]

Skydiving in Queenstown, New Zealand 2008

Skydiving in Queenstown, New Zealand 2008

My recent hang gliding adventure inspired me to create a video of my first skydive. It has been two years since I jumped out of a plane  at 12,000 in Queenstown, New Zealand. I feel a next jump in my near future! Read about my first skydive.

Learning to fly in Byron Bay

Learning to fly in Byron Bay

Stacy and I went hang gliding for the first time in Byron Bay with winds at 30 knots! We were in the air for 30 minutes and saw whale jumping in the ocean, an eagle flying below us, and kangaroos jumping in the bush! I would recommend Seabreeze Hang Gliding ask for Ashley! Click here to […]

Surf Divas

Surf Divas

“Diva is a female version of a hustla…” I could not get the Beyonce song out of my head as I lay belly down on the nine-foot red foam board awaiting the lift of a wave. The mid-day sun rested high above the gently swaying palm trees that lined the dreamy California coastline. La Jolla’s […]

Van-Tastic Adventures

Van-Tastic Adventures

A chance to go back down under? The wanderlust in me reckons that would be FAN-VAN-TASTIC!!! Nicole and I have applied for the Van-Tastic Adventures contest sponsored by World Nomads Travel Insurance. CHECK OUT OUR FANTASTIC VAN-TASTIC VIDEO! Also, you can vote for our video through this link under the discussion tab. VOTE FOR OUR […]

View and rate my video!!!

My video application was accepted and I am now officially on the Island Reef website as a candidate for the best job in the world!! YAY!!! Click on the link below to view my video and rate it by choosing the number of stars you think it deserves! www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/FTg2esuiVVY 50 candidates will be shortlisted on […]