Great Places to Celebrate Earth Hour
Tonight at 8:30 pm nations around the world will be taking part in Earth Hour to take a stand against climate change. Started by the WWF in Australia, it has grown immensely since 2007 to become a global initiative.
This Golden Eagle has his Eye on You
The Golden Eagle has always been Dave’s favourite bird of prey since he was a child. In Western Mongolia men still use eagles to hunt for prey and when we came upon this eagle hunter we had to stop to say hello. They are massive creatures with great strength and looking into its eyes you [...]
Our Favourite Photos of 2011 by Destination
This past year was an interesting one. We got to re-visit some places we had already been but more importantly we got to take in some of our dream destinations for the first time. We thought the best way to show you why we loved all the places we visited was through our favourite photos from each country. So sit back with a cup of coffee and come travel with us for a few moments.
Adventure Travel Wrap Up – A Look Back on 2011
As I sit down to write this 2011 Adventure Travel Round up, I am in shock and awe that we really did all these things in a span of 365 days. We just lived a year of adventure travel that I never thought I would have the opportunity to ever do in my life
Picture Perfect Portraits: Children of the World
Picture perfect portraits tell so much about the subject. When we travel, we meet so many sweet and curious children around the world that absolutely love having their photos taken.
Changing Tires, The Contrasts of Canada vs Mongolia
I learned to change a tire during the Mongol Rally. I hadn’t changed one before and even though Dave changed all the tires during the drive to Mongolia, I am confident that on our next road trip, I will be the one changing our tires on the car.
Mongol Rally Talk on Global American Broadcasting Network
It was a facebook encounter that Kevin and Sue McArthy that lead to our interview on the Travel Planners Media Radio Show. We were on a wacky adventure driving an ill suited car from London, England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and they just so happen to notice our facebook page.
Genghis Khan still Imposing in Death
The reminders of the once great leader Genghis Khan (or Chinggis Khaan as he is referred to in Mongolia) are everywhere. From the center of Ulaan Baatar to the remains of his great wall to the east. But none are as impressive as this equestrian statue that lies 54km outside of the capital city.
Christina Noble Foundation: Making A Difference in Mongolia
The Mongol Rally was a great adventure driving a third of the way around the world and we had an amazing time. But something that made it even more fulfilling was the fact that we were helping out a great cause. For Charity The Christina Noble Foundation is a project in Ulaanbaatar that helps homeless [...]
Fab Foto Friday: The Roof of Mongolia
Mongolian landscapes are unlike any I have seen in the world. The scenery itself is breathtaking, yet there is always the element of the odd cloud formations that add that different dimension to each photograph.
Forget Hotels, We’re Doing Apartments
Before this summer, we had never considered staying in a vacation apartment rental. However we had the opportunity several times during the Mongol Rally thanks to roomorama.
Gear for the Mongol Rally, What you Really Need
When preparing for a long road trip like the Mongol Rally the biggest thing on everyone’s mind is the amount of gear you need. A driver needs to be prepared for every situation and you don’t want to be stranded in the desert for hours on end waiting for a car to come by.
Make 2012 Your Year for Adventure
The Mongol Rally may be over for our teams The Social Media Syndicate, but it is just beginning for the people that are signing up for 2012!
American Express Gold Rewards Kindly, Accepted in Central Asia
This summer we were approached by American Express Canada to test drive their new American Express Gold Rewards Card and after using it for the past few months, we’re big fans.
Mongol Rally, We Made it!
Who would have thought that a chance meeting in New York would lead us to this day? It seemed like a good idea at the time. Two well known blogs come together for a media blitz where we drive a car to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally all for charity.
More Mongol Rally Mishaps
We’ve told you about our many flat tires on the Mongol Rally, we’ve shared our story of the broken exhaust, we’ve survived river crossings and even a broken gear shift, but our final obstacle came on the final stretch of the Mongol Rally to Ulaanbaatar.
Deb’s First Photostory, Mongol Rally Moments
What did we see on the road during the Mongol Rally? A Lot. I know that Dave always does the Photo Stories on the Website, but I had a few gems that I took during our 5 weeks on the road in Mongolia.
A Ger to Remember
It was at a Ger Camp just outside Khvod in Western Mongolia. We had seen many Gers (also known as Yurts outside of Mongolia) during our drive through the country on the Mongol Rally.
The Car Takes a Licking but it Keeps on Ticking
Driving an inappropriate car for 9000 miles across two continents during the Mongol Rally isn’t easy. After surviving some of the toughest roads on earth in a 1.5 litre car, we thumb our noses at luxury land cruisers.
Mongol Rally – Punctures are Part of the Game
I must say that we went through the Mongol Rally with very little problems. Our Nissan Almera bought by AllWaysRentals in New Zealand stood up to the harsh conditions and passed with flying colours.
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