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Fiji | Norway | Mekong| Kenya JOURNEYS ISSUE

Fiji | Norway | Mekong| Kenya

OCT-NOV 2013

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OCT - NOV 2013 ISSUE 34

White AdventureOceanwide Expeditions

Pacific's EdenFiji Island

From Wrecks to RigsUnderwater Brunei

Breathing MountainsExploring Norway

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Gear Guide

Travel Tips

Travel News

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OCT - NOV 2013 ISSUE 34

Journeys of a Lifetime

Tibet's Lofty Charm Meandering Along the MekongIndochina from North to South

Journey to the MountainsIfugao & Mountain Province

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Wet and Dry SafariAkagera National Park

Mountain TrekkingMount Kenya National Park

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The Golden StateCalifornia's Wet Adventures

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The Ends of the EarthExploring Patagonia

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Sarah Hall - Akagera Management Company

Publisher's Note

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Matteo Zanga

Dear Fellow Travellers,

Did you know there are forty million plus, yes that's 40,000,000 available airline seats a year out of Hong Kong? So whether you are coming or going that makes for one small indication that travel is no small business in Hong Kong, and tourism which fuels part of this movement is on the rise. At Sports+Travel we play our part by igniting that little spark in you to get you packing and traveling getting you out there to discover new places that you may not have considered or return to old haunts that bring back pleasant memories.

Our Journeys issue covers a wide spectrum of travel, ranging from classic itineraries to new travel darlings, whether its an epic expedition cruise or hiking well-trodden trails.

We start you off with a big chill - ship-based exploratory tourism in the Arctic and Antarctica. Oceanwide Expeditions team promises you an experience of a lifetime with their portfolio of unique polar expedition cruise programs. From there we crisscross continents taking you as far South as Patagonia to visit its glaciers and in between to destinations

like Brunei, Fiji, Norway, Tibet, Philippines, Mekong, Kenya, Rwanda & California.

Those who love river journeys should not miss the Mekong - meandering its length (by kayak or boat) gives you a snapshot of the diversity that lies along its shores. Then theres the incredible landscape that ranges from tablelands drizzled by waterfalls to waterways dotted with islands and sunken forests.

If some of the above destinations arent enough for you, weve also compiled a list of Journeys of a Lifetime that roughly outlines some of the most amazing journeys and trips to be had around the world. And while youre having fun don't forget to look around you and enjoy the scenery - it is this ever-changing landscape that makes your travel all the more worthwhile.

Safe travels,

Jim Mayer - Oceanwide Expeditions

CalendarEvents If you have an event that you feel should be included on this page, please email us on events@sportsandtravel.com.hkHONG KONG

15-17 November Oxfam Trailwalker www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk 100km MacLehose Trail

24 November PATAGONIA Nature Run www.actionasiaevents.com 14 & 22 km Trail Running

9 November AA XC MTB FEST Mountain Bike Festival www.actionasiaevents.com

9 November LIPTON TROPHY Top Dog Trophy www.rhkyc.org.hk/topdogtrophy.aspx Sailing 10 November AROUND THE ISLAND RACE Top Dog Trophy www.rhkyc.org.hk/topdogtrophy.aspx Sailing

30 Nov- Dec 1 HK168 www.xterace.com 168kn Ultra Endurance Race7 December MSIG Lantau 50 www.actionasiaevents.com 27km & 50km Trail Run and Hiking Options

11 August Southern District Cross Country Marathon www.hkrunners.com Running 10.55km

19 September Full Moon Night Run www.xterace.com 5km/11km/18km Trail Run

1 October Victoria to Peak Challenge www.clubbalance.org 10km race

6 October SUUNTO Lantau 2 Peaks www.actionasiaevents.com 15km & 21 km Trail Run

13 October Mountain Relay Challenge www.xterace.com Relay Trail Running Race

19-20 October 45km Midnight Express www.xterace.com 45km Trail Run

25-27 October Raleigh Challenge Wilson Trail www.raleigh.org.hk 78km Trail Run

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