Adventure Travel Stories – BootsnAll World Adventures - Cat George

Western Waves

suchi — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:10:47 -0500

Western Australia By Cat George

The town of Yallingup.

I squish into the car beside an eight-foot length of sandy fiberglass for ...

Ningaloo: The Little Sister Reef

suchi — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:34 -0500

Western Australia, Australia By Cat George

The main tent at the Ningaloo Reef Retreat.

Ten yards offshore and all I can ...

Staying in Mongolia's G&Gs (Gers & Grub)

suchi — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:50:34 -0500

Mongolia By Cat George Read any of the travel literature on Mongolia and one of the main themes is the warm hospitality of the Mongolian people. The nomads who make up the bulk of the population outside Ulaan Bataar are willing, even happy, to invite travelers into their felt tents (known as gers). In fact, the tradition of Mongolian hospitality means they wouldn't be upset if you simply barged in without a word of greeting...although their dogs might have something inhospitable to say if you tried that, so a shout of greeting as you approach a ger is always polite. Staying with a noma ...

Bicycling Under the Influence

suchi — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:47:26 -0500

California, USA By Cat George

A sign marks the steep ride up to Lambert Bridge Winery.

I hope I don't ...