Matador - Adventure Sports

Discovering Tenerife, Spain

jolinarodriguez — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 02:29:44 -0500

It was dawn already when we got up to start our journey "Discovering Tenerife, Spain" luckily my friends had an alart clock to set up our travel. I felt of being emotionally arouse and woke up to fix my bags and ready to go.
Talking about lovely places, Spain would always be counted. Well, Spain has...

From the Anchorage at Redondo Beach

Crazy Dane — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:39:35 -0500

My thanks to all ye faithful who check my blog regularly, I owe you an update at least, if not a full, proper short story. So much has happened, and I'm having major trouble keeping up. Here's a brief synopsis, however, with specific stories following in the next posts. I have indeed been writing in...

Southward to Avila Beach

Crazy Dane — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:28:43 -0500

The sailcover was off, headsail hanked onto the forestay, safety jacklines in place and the motor purring as Mark slipped the last line from the mooring. One of the best things about staying in a place long as I had is all the great people you meet. I was fortunate to have met Mark, a 26 year-old...

28 Days Later...

Crazy Dane — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:18:55 -0500

I've been here nearly a month now, and Cadence is growing a beard of seagrass on her waterline. There's something magnetic about these sleepy little towns on the coast that sucks you in day by day and every time you think you're ready to leave, something or someone happens and gives you a reason to...

On the way to Morro Bay

Crazy Dane — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:11:57 -0500

I hung out in the anchorage at San Simeon for a week before the forecast turned sour – a predicted 11-18 foot seas off the coast a few days out, and I knew it was time to go before the anchorage became a washing machine. The morning wind hadn't yet materialized when I raised anchor at 10am so I...

San Simeon or Bust!

Crazy Dane — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:43:49 -0500

It was one of those classic days from everyone's childhood memories, warm and sunny, baby blue sky with a scattering of cotton balls as far as the eye could see. Except also with a dash of wind, to make it a true sailor's delight of a day. The forecast had said it would be too light, but it was...

Cambodia Phnom Penh and Angkor

activetravelcambodia — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:45:56 -0500

Well, where were we? We still had one morning to do in Bangkok before flying on to Phnom Penh (further refered to as Ping Pong). The Grand palace in bangkok deserves it's name. Absolutely beautiful and equaly impressive.One boat trip away back to our hotel and one quick Thai green curry...

Como cuchillo en mantequilla

novoarte — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:11:32 -0500

I'm somewhat ashamed to say it, but I love the toreo.

If I could, I'd be at Plaza Mexico every Sunday, sitting on the level that's squarely between the ringside ricos and the nosebleed sections, tense with excitement as the orchestra strikes the first notes and the hand on the stadium clock...

panama......

bthall — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:35:10 -0500

ok, so i had to finally leave Tres Piedras....i was just getting sucked into a warp there...not in a bad way, i lost my watch surfing and it got to the point where i didn´t know what day it was or what time it was in that day...which is a great feeling, and i recommend it if you have never tryed...

Nicaragua: Riding into the unknown

SalCar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:52:34 -0500

An adventure that goes beyond traveling. The first time in the history of Nicaragua that a motorcyclist tries to circumnavigate the country. The first time someone takes medicines and healthcare professionals to Kansas City in one of the most rural areas on Nicaragua.

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Oh those Colorado Rockies………………

Insolent Minx — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:57:39 -0500

Are you a beginner skier searching for your chance to ski some of the most beautiful terrain in the U.S. and don’t know where to start?

Look no further. One of my all time favorite destinations is Colorado. Being a beginner myself, I took my first trip to Breckenridge, Colorado...

Father's Day Squirt

David Miller — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:06:35 -0500

Headed out this Father's Day--my first--to the three forks of the Snoqualmie River to sun ourselves after what seems like five straight months of rain.

Took the squirt boat along with me for--as we carpenters say--shits and giggles.

Confluences of rivers are always magical places, sacred...

The Ferdinandea Island in Sicily

foren83 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:00:33 -0500

The Ferdinandea, currently known as "Banco Graham," is a vast rocky platform located about 6 meters from the surface between Sciacca and the island of Pantelleria.

It is the mouth of a volcano that submerged, in 1831, lifted by forming the island, which grew to an area of approximately 4 km2 and 65 m...

Surfing Lessons in Chiba!!!

realsoulsurfin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:34:20 -0500

Hey Guys!!!

Just to let you know summer is nearly here in Japan, so for those of you enjoying a vacation in this sublime part of the world, or like me are living here, why not get yourself involved in some Surf Lessons this summer! Better yet, start now so you can be ripping by summer time!

For...

More salt?

VickiElizabeth — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:21:47 -0500

I left Chile through the most well-trodden backpacker route ever - across the Bolivian border in a jeep, heading towards the Salar, or salt flat, of Uyuni, 4000 metres up on the Altiplano. The Altiplano does exactly what it says on the tin, it is high, and flat, and covers about a third of Bolivia. so...

Thai Boxing in Bangkok

Bex — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 03:16:37 -0500

"More speed, more power." The Muay Thai instructor did not speak much English, apart from encouragements to increase the power, speed and strength of my punches and kicks to the pads. "Speed, power" he said again, as I used the last ounces of my energy to connect my gloved fist with the training pads...

Notes from the Big Snow Mountains

Tim Patterson — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:09:46 -0500

Kuwannai River, Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

It's been a while since I've gone to the mountains. Back in Japan, just about every weekend I'd get above treeline. I miss the mountains and the clarity of mind and body they bestow.

The following notes from the road are culled from...

Back in Mompos

ricardo_emp — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:53:15 -0500

So, I am back in mompos after a six week job leading youngsters from the UK and US through Bolivia and Peru. Part of my journey can be found on MatadorTrips on my first piece for them - How To Trek the Inca Trail . The trip itself was beset with problems. On the Taquesi trail in Bolivia after...

On the fourth day

geotraveler — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:08:24 -0500

Wobbling on calves hardened like lead with my trekking pole in a death grip, I raced with the others in pitch darkness through the rainforest towards the Sun Gate. I had nothing left except pure adrenaline pushing me forward.

Two days earlier, fellow trekkers atop Dead Woman´s Pass (

Cheap Virginia Beach hotels

sem4cool — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:21:21 -0500

Cheap Virginia Beach hotels is best and very cheap I think due to the luxurious Atlantic Sands Oceanfront interior corridor hotel is a contemporary eight story hotel with 110 all ocean front rooms with private balcony. Whether you prefer to enjoy the sun on the beach or just want to relax and have...

Cheap Sacramento hotels

sem4cool — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:06:36 -0500

Sacramento is very nice city. Hotels of this city are also best and cheap. In Seven days trip, I stay in hotels. They are very luxury and amazing furniture. Decorations in hotels are also luxury but they are very cheap hotels and discount hotels. Sacramento is located on California, USA. ...

Diving Dominica

Insolent Minx — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:58:26 -0500

Kelly Saunders, an enthusiast diver and underwater photographer, visited the little island of Dominica recently and shares her experiences and photos.

Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-ee-ka) is situated between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, with the rocky Atlantic Ocean...

Ich liebe Dich Switzerland

Insolent Minx — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:21:54 -0500

After a draining, overcrowded, eleven hour flight I was whisked away from the mayhem of Zurich and set on Höheweg Strasse in the charming town of Interlaken. Sleeping for what felt like an eternity, I awoke to the vast panorama of the Swiss Alps and the exhilarating echo of the mountains. ...

while away and why i have been away.

earthdeacon — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:14:27 -0500

It's been sometime since I have written any info in my blog, I haven't been traveling for awhile, As I am also a minister I have been assisting a very close friend of my church and even closer personal friend whom has been battling throat cancer, as his close friend I have been working on getting...

travelling working with VEEP Nepal

Volunteers For Environment and Education Program — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:26:09 -0500

Holiday in Pokhara and Chitwan…

Friday 22th July 2005

I’ve only been in the village ten days and though I know the time has been quite short but it feels like an age here. I’m starting to settle into the village life - I even get up at dawn and I'm in bed by 8:30! The food is...

working as a volunteer

Volunteers For Environment and Education Program — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:19:24 -0500

Two weeks prior to my planned departure for Nepal, international news was highlighting an increased flurry of Maoist activity. Thus i was faced with a certain dilemma. I had to decide on reasons of safety whether to go to Nepal or not.
...

volunteering in Nepal

Volunteers For Environment and Education Program — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:17:09 -0500

Nepal Volunteering Experiences

I recall the image of a young male leaping from a crowd to vocalize his resentment at the Kings autocracy. The time was Jana Andolan ii, and the photo came courtesy of the Sydney Herald. I cannot deny that the image lingered in my...

A Canoe Journey indeed

Dan — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:01:30 -0500

Well some of you might wonder what has happened over the past week, as its been a while since last updated. Now am back in London at matt and annas, but I'll do my best to sum up the events that have transpired.

Herne Bay - Ramsgate

When we last left off, the notorious 9 (BCIT crew) were in...

Exploring and Fishing Miami's Biscayne Bay

The Traveling Shallow Water Angler — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:20:42 -0500

Explorations in the Unfolding Heat of Summer.... As I write this, the heat of the afternoon sun is an outdoor microwave basting from our boldly molten lemon-colored bully in the sky- El Sol.

But yesterday, the dawn skies were cloudy and accompanied by strong southerly winds that gusted to 20 m.p.h. It...

Got a light?

marimari — Fri, 9 May 2008 01:37:56 -0500

8:37 pm. Twenty meters below sea level. Suddenly, darkness. I'm in the midst of a night dive in Sipadan, Borneo and my flashlight just went out. I give my buddy the appropriate "I'm trying my best not to freak out" signal as he reaches for his backup light to hand...