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Family trips to Samoa

Over the July 2011 school holidays several families toured Savaii on bikes. Most had some connection with outdoor, hiring bikes, taking an Easy Loader tour or on a fully escorted trip. This article is a report by one of the families taking the Easy Loader option (gear carried and accommodation organised). It is published without alteration.

Vietnam by Motorbike

We have been touring Northern Vietnam by motorbike. The roads were rough, the road rules non existent the scenery incredible and the people friendly. A trip recommended for everyone who is a little bit wild at heart.

Exploring Upolu Island Samoa

We have just returned from Samoa where we were researching cycle options on Upolu and setting up a new bag carry service for people touring Savaii. We found some pretty special places and as usual met some remarkable people ...

Rogaine Championships

Ross describes the fun and pain of a 24 hour Rogaine

Rakiura/Stewart Island

Ross and Frances holidayed on Rakiura/Stewart Island over Christmas, and while the weather could have been better the fresh scallops and great scenary more tahn made up for it.

Nepal Marathon

The Nepal Marathon trip has just finished, check out the latest reports in the blog summary below or the full blog at the Marathon Blog.

Wilderness Magazine Articles

Stories in Wilderness magazine about running the Milford and Goat

Samoa self tour bargains

If you are looking for a reasonably priced adventure in a warm and sunny location, a cycle tour of Samoa has a lot to offer.

Africa 2012

Ideas for Africa in 2012.

Greenwash

A slightly cynical look at green wash statements on carbon credits and jet travel.

Samoa Cycle hire begins

Bike Hire service in Samoa is proving very popular.

Nepal trip update

We have 13 people on the Everest trips trip so far. There is space for more and a weekend opportunity to see how you would fit in with the group.

Web Site Changes

Milford Routeburn Kepler

5 May 2010

Last weekend 28 Ridge Runners arrived in Te Anau intending to run the Fiordland Great Walks over three days. It was also the end of a storm cycle that had bought severe flooding to the area.