Leave the big chill behind and head for warmer climes! Tall Ships Adventures  are now booking for two different tall ship sailing adventures. You can choose between a 'Wildlife Watch' or 'Astro Navigation' holiday that will see you joining the crew and sailing around the Canaries in early 2009. Look out for whales, dolphins and the multitude of other wildlife to be found around the islands with the on board expert. Or leave your GPS at home and learn how to use a sextant when getting an insigh

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Experience wildlife or astro navigation on board the Stavros S Niarchos

Road Riding in the Mountains. Posted on September 7th, 2008 by Dr. Leslie Brown I think I have an idea of what road riders seek. What they are looking for more than anything is to be as far away from civilisation as possible (just like mountainbikers), but with the knowledge that if they need anything, they can have access to it. That might mean that extra water, mechanical backup, etc is only a phone call away. It’s kind of impossible, but there you have it. (more…) Tags: Ride the Volca

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Road Riding in the Mountains.