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Denali, a century after climbers first reached the summit
In June 1913, a climbing expedition team became the first to reach the pinnacle of Mount McKinley, and climbing the 20,320 feet to the peak of North America’s tallest mountain was no small victory. A century later, Alaskans and visitors will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first successful assent with a number of activities […]
Denali, a century after climbers first reached the summit
In June 1913, a climbing expedition team became the first to reach the pinnacle of Mount McKinley, and climbing the 20,320 feet to the peak of North America’s tallest mountain was no small victory. A century later, Alaskans and visitors will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first successful assent with a number of activities […]
What happens when three crazy guys on three yachts set sail for the South Pacific?
Dancing across the South Pacific Sailing to paradise with humor as your guide What do you get when you put three crazy guys on three yachts with dreams of a sailing adventure around the South Pacific? Enough stories to last a lifetime! Canadian Alan Boreham, Australian Peter Jinks and New Zealander Bob Rossiter set off […]
Navigating Vietnam from the water
The Cruiseco Adventurer sails throughthe Mekong River. Picture: Supplied STEVE Lloyd is in a celebratory mood as he casts an eye over the top deck of his sleek new ship as it meanders up the mighty Mekong River though Vietnam en route to Cambodia. “We were ambitious when building,” Lloyd grins. He has every reason […]
ZESTY BUBBLY FOR CHRISTMAS PARTYING
Wc03Dec12 START Christmas Daycelebrations with this. David Ellis THE Adelaide Hills’ Wicks Estate has released a couple of great drops in time for Christmas – a 2010 Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir that’ll be ideal with canapés as guests arrive for Christmas day lunch or dinner, and a delightful 2012 Sauvignon Blanc for those opting this […]
ZESTY BUBBLY FOR CHRISTMAS PARTYING
Wc03Dec12 START Christmas Daycelebrations with this. David Ellis THE Adelaide Hills’ Wicks Estate has released a couple of great drops in time for Christmas – a 2010 Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir that’ll be ideal with canapés as guests arrive for Christmas day lunch or dinner, and a delightful 2012 Sauvignon Blanc for those opting this […]
ON TRACK TO 150 YEARS OF WELSH HISTORY
David Ellis WHEN a group of Welsh businessmen decided in 1863 to use steam engines to haul slate from the mountainous inland of Wales to export wharves on the coast, there was much chortling from cynics across the border in England. Amongst them was Robert Stephenson, son of railway pioneer George Stephenson and who like […]
The Woods at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Opens Creating a New Era in Hotel Dining!
The Woods, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s adventurous new dining destination has thrown open its doors, paving the way for a new generation of hotel dining in Australia! Sporting a chic contemporary yet rustic appearance, this stunning ground floor restaurant’s ethos revolves around wood-fired cooking with Hamish Ingham at the helm as Restaurant Executive Chef. He […]
Russia’s undiscovered Sea – wildlife encounters with the rare ringed ice seal
The Sea of Okhotsk, directly north of Japan and bordering Russia’s south, is ice free for just a few months a year, and the open waters of spring are ideal for expedition travel in search of indigenous wildlife. Heritage Expeditions pioneered expeditions to the Russian Far East and remain the most experienced and knowledgeable operator […]
APT cruises into luxury small ship expeditions
New brochure: APT Luxury Small Ship Expedition Cruises 2013-14 APT cruises into luxury small ship expeditions APT has released its first small ship expedition cruising brochure following the June investment in the Noble Caledonia and its specialists ships Caledonia Sky and Island Sky. The May 2012-refurbished 110-passenger/74-crew Caledonia Sky is the main ship featured in […]
