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KB4girls Global Event 2012 El Gouna, Egypt
In June I took a short, cheap flight from Zurich to Hurghada to participated in my first KB4girls Global Event in El Gouna, Egypt. Warm sun, wind, and water combined with energizing girl power from 22 incredible ladies from three continents made for a fabulously fun experience! I first learned about KB4girls (Kiteboarding 4 Girls) when I returned to San […]
White girl can jump!
… but needs to work on height and hang time! I didn’t get big air on my first jump, but I was happy to FINALLY be off the water! Photo of the week: My first jump while kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt. To see more photos of kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt CLICK HERE.
Dakhla Challenge Déjà Vu – adventure in reverse
When we drove from Switzerland to Dakhla, Western, Sahara on the Dakhla Challenge, we had no intention of doing the same trip in reverse. The plan was to sell the car at the Mauritania border and fly back to Europe. Our Route on the Dakhla Challenge had taken us across Europe and North Africa over […]
Honey Badger Trusts Instincts & Escapes Dakhla!
“I miss my girlfriend, I miss my dog … I want to go home.” James said with a loud sigh of exhaustion. While I had only known him for the two weeks we spent crossing Morocco off-road together, I had never known him to look so defeated. He had proven himself to be strong and […]
What is LOVE???
When your boyfriend lets you fly his brand new 2012 Cabrinha Swtichblade 6m kite before he does! To see more photos from kiting in Dakhla, Western Sahara CLICK HERE!
Kitespot Review: Dakhla, Western Sahara
Dakhla is located in Western Sahara, a disputed territory claimed by Morocco. The main kitespot is located about 30km north of Dakhla city pretty much in the middle of the Sahara. I kited here in late April and would guess that we had 20-25 knots every day. We rode comfortably on a 6m Cabrinha Switchblade […]
Challenge Accepted – Challenge Completed … DAKHLA!!!
April 22, 2012: Honey Badgers have crossed the finish line in Dakhla, Western Sahara successfully completing the Dakhla Challenge and an AMAZING adventure! We drove offroad across 5000 + km of dramatically changing and challenging beautiful terrain; through lush green valleys, snowy mountain tops, rocky riverbeds, steep hills, vast mountain ranges, towering gorges, Berber villages, […]
Lonely Road to Dakhla
Tom and I went rogue and said goodbye to the other 4×4 teams opting to take a different route to Dakhla on our own. Honey Badger would head north to Marrakesh while the others headed southeast to Dakhla on Day 9 of the Dakhla Challenge, Our decision to forge our own path was nothing against […]
Tizi-n-Tichka – Morocco
Photo of the week: Tizi-n Tichka is a mountain pass in Morocco, linking the south-east of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazate through the High Atlas mountains. It reaches an altitude of 2260 m above sea level. To see more photos of the drive over the pass CLICK HERE.
Boys will be boys at Erg Chegaga Dunes
Day 8 of the Dakhla Challenge was spent in the sand. We drove on off-road route MS7, drove through Mhamid to Erg Chegaga across the salt flats of Lac Iriki ending the day in Foum Zguid. The boys spent a good hour playing in the tall sand dunes at Erg Chegaga. I couldn’t help but […]
Stuck in the Sahara!
What fun is driving through the desert if you don’t get stuck in the sand? We learned it is best to dig with your hands (gardening gloves can be helpful) and if you are really stuck a piece of old carpet can help if placed under the back tires. And of course you will need […]
Sahara Drag Race!
Who won? Watch this video and cast your vote! What is the speed limit in the desert? Honey Badger don’t care!