Aug 26th, 2009 at 8:30AM: This past Sunday, a group of 25 riders set out on a unique adventure across the Mongolian Steppe that will have them following in the ancient footsteps of Marco Polo and the fabled horsemen that roamed that region centuries ago, as they raise money for a variety of charities in the country. The Mongol Derby is the latest idea from the same group that brought us the Mongol Rally. In this case, it ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Mongol Derby is an adventure on horseback
Aug 26th, 2009 at 8:30AM: This past Sunday, a group of 25 riders set out on a unique adventure across the Mongolian Steppe that will have them following in the ancient footsteps of Marco Polo and the fabled horsemen that roamed that region centuries ago, as they raise money for a variety of charities in the country. The Mongol Derby is the latest idea from the same group that brought us the Mongol Rally. In this case, it ...Put your "Paws Up" and relax in Montana
Aug 9th, 2009 at 4:00PM: The Resort at Paws Up is among the most unique in the country, occupying 60 square miles along the Blackfoot River in Montana. The property boasts 10 villas of more than 3,000 square feet, not to mention smaller houses and canvas suites (i.e., luxury tents). This unusual destination, which offers a variety of outdoor experiences, is offering a few deals to the fall ... as if you needed even more ...Get everything you want in Vail this summer
Jul 19th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I don't know what it is about The Arrabelle at Vail Square, but that property knows how to put an interesting deal together. The RockResort property is adept at finding new and unusual ways to make itself even more attractive (which is hard to do when you consider the quality of the property and amenities). The latest gig is offered in partnership with Kessler Canyon, a wildlife retreat and luxury ...Treat yourself to an "epic summer" in Colorado
May 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: A full week in the Rocky Mountains is exactly what you need to unwind. "Epic Summer," the latest package from RockResorts, includes a range of options for individuals and families looking to enjoy crisp western air and natural surroundings without sacrificing comfort.
The package, which includes taxes and resort fees, costs $1,195 per adult and $895 per kid – a savings of almost 40 percent! ...Talking Travel with Equitrekking's Darley Newman and Chip Ward
May 4th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Have you ever dreamed of seeing the world on the back of a horse? I've had my fair share of horseback adventures, so it's definitely something I'd love to do. It's certainly an eco-friendly and challenging mode of travel.
Equitrekking, the first travel television series to explore the world on horseback, takes viewers horseback riding around the world to experience history, adventure and culture ...
Go back to a simpler day at Beaver Creek Resort Summer Camp
Apr 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Once upon a time, you'd take off in the summer with a sleeping bag, a fishing pole and a pocket knife. Summer camp offered all the soft challenges you could imagine (such as stomaching awful food), but you always had a blast. No responsibilities weighed you down. Today, though, those days are gone. You worry about paying the mortgage, getting to work on time and keeping your kids entertained.
If ...Visit Yellowstone this summer minus the crowds
Apr 12th, 2009 at 10:30AM: According to tourism officials, advance bookings at Yellowstone National Park are down 13% this year which means that this summer would be a great time to put gas into a vehicle and head west. Gas prices are half of what they were last year and lodging is not particularly expensive anyway. With less crowds waiting for Old Faithful or the other geysers to do their shows or seeking out wildlife ...Life Nomadic: The Wonders of Boquete, Panama
Mar 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
We woke up the next morning, eager to see what Boquete looked like. We spent all day driving there from Panama City the day before, but by the time we got there it was too dark to see anything.
"Wow. It's paradise here."
It was. Whenever I imagine paradise, I think of a white sand beach with perfect blue water. But then when I get to such a beach, I get sick of it within hours and want to ...History's Most Famous Travel Adventures
Feb 20th, 2009 at 8:32AM: There is no doubt that history has a level of influence on the places that many of us visit. We read about far off places and exotic adventures, and it fires our own imaginations, sometimes compelling us to take a journey of our own, and experience the things that we've dreamed about. Forbes Traveler has put together an excellent list of the greatest travel adventures from history, not only ...St. Lucia There & Back Part 5: Going by Horse
Mar 22nd, 2007 at 11:00PM: By the fifth day of my St. Lucia adventure I was ready to do something different and try new things. I'd been debating between taking a bike tour and seeing a small portion of the island on horseback. It had been centuries since I'd been on a horse so without even tossing a coin I opted for the two hour horseback riding excursion offered by Trim's Riding Stables just up the road from my hotel. ...Genghis Khan Time in Mongolia
Aug 7th, 2006 at 2:35PM: Just a few days ago I featured a bit of Mongolia lingo for the first time and wouldn't you know the ole' NY Times posted a thing or two on Mongolia this weekend as well! If I didn't know any better I'd say they were spying on me, but I doubt that. For starters I gave readers the opportunity to learn the word horse in Mongolian. This New York Times articles tells readers what it's like to ride a ...
