Posted by: Jon Imhoof
on May 11, 2010
Snow Kiting on the back side of a steep sloping high Col in Chamonix one year, it occurred to me just how much in depth meteorological knowledge we really need, to truly appreciate the potential dangers we could be putting ourselves in during our power kite activities. As a paragliding instructor, I had to learn to understand the behaviour of wind and convey this information to students to reduce the likelihood of people flying in hazardous places. Given that we are flying airfoils and now taking them to hilly or mountain environments, some of this knowledge would benefit powerkiters too.
Posted by: Jon Imhoof
on Dec 07, 2009
It only takes a quick glance at the globe to see that the Southern hemisphere has far less land than the northern hemisphere and therefore far fewer places to snowkite. A look at our earth from the poles is even more revealing. The land masses of the Northern Hemisphere extend much further north while in the southern hemisphere there is the Antarctic in the polar region but the temperate zone is covered mostly by the oceans. Your choices are South America, Australia or New Zealand. If you're thinking of a snowkiting trip to New Zeland, then here's all the info you need.
Posted by: Tony Loxton
on Dec 04, 2009
If you are looking for a winter escape to get some wind, sunshine, waves, great food and more fun than you had on your last bucks night then a winter trip to Bali could be just what the doctor ordered. On the surface Bali looks like a great holiday destination but it does have underlying problems which can ruin your trip. After spending a few weeks there each winter for the last three years, we thought we’d share what we have learnt so far.
Posted by: Site Admin
on Feb 10, 2009
When you’re ready to pick up the phone to your travel agent, you’ll get a much better deal if you know the right questions to ask. Don’t be afraid to nudge and prod your travel agent or airline representative to be sure you’re getting information on all available airfares.
Posted by: Site Admin
on Sep 12, 2008
How can you be sure the trip you are favouring is really the best trip for you? Are you confident that you have accurately compared trip A to trip B? You only have a couple weeks vacation time and don't want to be disappointed. This eBook can help you to interview a prospective travel company so you get the full story.
Posted by: Site Admin
on Aug 18, 2008
Too often people go ahead with buying a tour/vacation package without fully understanding the details. If you really want your vacation to live up to expectations, then you should know what you are buying. The following guidelines will help you to get a good overall understanding of the product you are looking at. I recommend you consider all these factors when dealing with a prospective travel company.
Posted by: Site Admin
on Aug 17, 2008
In order to ensure your overseas holiday is the most rewarding travel experience of your life, you need to figure out what type of trip you are looking for. Here's a guide on the different styles of travel and tours so you can decide which type of trip best suits you.
