Travel
- Blogger Interview...episode #6
Today, we're introducing you to a couple who are similar to us in many ways. They left the rat race earlier than most people do. They sold their house and bought an RV. They work at times to subsidize their lifestyle. "I believe many people allow...
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
Our hot air balloon ride was cancelled again this morning due to bad weather. We've got one more shot at it Wednesday morning though, and so far it looks like it might happen! In the meantime, if we couldn't go up in a balloon ourselves, we figured...
- Cancelled!
Well, we're supposed to be in the basket of a hot air balloon right now. Unfortunately, the weather didn't co-operate and it's too windy this morning so our balloon adventure has been postponed until Tuesday morning. So, slight change of plans,...
- It’s Official: South Africa Is The World’s Best Adventurer Destination
“I was not expecting this. It’s luxurious. It’s friendly. It’s safe. It’s awesome. I love this place. I just love it” Rachael Scobie, Australian adventurer. SOUTH AFRICA is bracing itself for an influx of adventurer travelers since a tribe...
- The Three Valleys, France. A Snow Heaven
I love having fun in the snow, don't you? Even more than that, I love France and the French Alps, therefore, a fun filled white holiday there always sounds like heaven to me. France has many ski areas, varied and extensive and the snow is super reliable...
Travel
Man Fulfills Every Kid's Dream By Flying With Balloons Over Alps
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| Jonathan Trappe, crossing the Alps |
I've covered a few crazy adventures here, and I must admit it never gets old. People just like to push their limits, go the extra mile, risk their lives, and make the impossible possible for 15 minutes of fame. They are even willing to risk the integrity of a cabbage in their quest for bridging the gap between dreams and accomplishment.
The last remark goes for Jonathan Trappe, an american adventurer who last week was the first to safely cross the Alps in a chair strapped to 54 colorful helium balloons before making a perfect landing in the Village of Andezeno, Italy. At 38, he fulfilled every kid's dream and he managed to watch the sunrise from 15,000ft.
However, this was not Jonathan Trappe's first balloon adventure. Last year he crossed the English Channel by helium balloon as well, landing in a French cabbage field. See? Here's where the cabbage comes along.
I can't help recalling Pixar's 'Up'. It's a wonderful fantasy made reality. Fortunately for Jonathan Trappe, it even worked and he came out of it unharmed. Twice! I'm sure his grandchildren will love to here his stories later on in life. He's every kid's hero.
- Blogger Interview...episode #6
Today, we're introducing you to a couple who are similar to us in many ways. They left the rat race earlier than most people do. They sold their house and bought an RV. They work at times to subsidize their lifestyle. "I believe many people allow...
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
Our hot air balloon ride was cancelled again this morning due to bad weather. We've got one more shot at it Wednesday morning though, and so far it looks like it might happen! In the meantime, if we couldn't go up in a balloon ourselves, we figured...
- Cancelled!
Well, we're supposed to be in the basket of a hot air balloon right now. Unfortunately, the weather didn't co-operate and it's too windy this morning so our balloon adventure has been postponed until Tuesday morning. So, slight change of plans,...
- It’s Official: South Africa Is The World’s Best Adventurer Destination
“I was not expecting this. It’s luxurious. It’s friendly. It’s safe. It’s awesome. I love this place. I just love it” Rachael Scobie, Australian adventurer. SOUTH AFRICA is bracing itself for an influx of adventurer travelers since a tribe...
- The Three Valleys, France. A Snow Heaven
I love having fun in the snow, don't you? Even more than that, I love France and the French Alps, therefore, a fun filled white holiday there always sounds like heaven to me. France has many ski areas, varied and extensive and the snow is super reliable...