New Adventures For 2009
Written on January 16, 2009
Blue Ventures and The Adventurists both offer experiences that are difficult to replicate as an independent traveller. Blue Ventures offer the opportunity to get involved with their multi-award winning marine research, conservation and community development projects whilst learning huge amounts about the marine environment and the significance of their presence in the regions they operate. The Adventurists dream up some of the most incredible, hazardous, challenging journeys possible then turn them into a race in which you risk life and limb for the experience.
Blue Ventures setup in Fiji
Leleuvia crossing / Photo by Blue Ventures
The beautiful South Pacific island of Leleuvia is a palm-fringed coral island in the Lomaiviti group of islands, close to the larger island of Moturiki. The Leleuvia research site is a new Blue Ventures project for 2009. Leleuvia lies to the east of the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu and is a short bus journey from Suva, the capital city, and then a 60 minute boat ride from Nausori. Leleuvia is a small coral cay with no indigenous communities.
“Our Fijian island marine conservation project gives you the chance to experience one of Fiji’s most renowned dive locations, whilst supporting research into biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries, coral farming, marine protected area (MPA) management and conserving the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle.”
The new research site is based at the Leleuvia Island Resort and aims to demonstrate that conservation through education and awareness raising can create a genuine eco-tourism experience for all visitors to Leleuvia Island. Their first expedition starts on 17th February and runs until 30th March.
The Adventurists unveil The Mongol Derby
The Mongol Derby awaits / Photo by The Adventurists
A gruelling 1000 km race across the empty wilderness of Mongolia on horseback. The Adventurists are reconstructing an historical relay system of horse-stations (Morin Urtuus) setup in 1234 by Chinggis Khaan. The system made it possible for a message to be carried from Mongolia to Eastern Europe in just fourteen days. If you decide to enter this mother of all horse races you will be required to tackle the challenge of riding semi-wild horses and surviving alone in the wild steppes of Mongolia.
“There’s no carefully marked course, no catering tent and no support; this is horse racing on a whole new scale. You will change steed every 40 km so the horses will be fresh. Bleeding kidneys, broken limbs, open sores, sun stroke, moon stroke and a list of dangers longer than your arm stand between the you and victory.”
The Mongol Derby begins in Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and is limited to twenty-five riders. You must apply by 27th February . The race begins on 22nd August and ends on 12th September.
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New Adventures For 2009
Blue Ventures and The Adventurists both offer experiences that are difficult to replicate as an independent traveller. Blue Ventures offer the opportunity to get involved with their multi-award winning marine research, conservation and community development projects whilst learning huge amounts about the marine environment and the significance of their presence in the regions they operate. The Adventurists dream up some of the most incredible, hazardous, challenging journeys possible then turn them into a race in which you risk life and limb for the experience.
Blue Ventures setup in Fiji
Leleuvia crossing / Photo by Blue Ventures
The beautiful South Pacific island of Leleuvia is a palm-fringed coral island in the Lomaiviti group of islands, close to the larger island of Moturiki. The Leleuvia research site is a new Blue Ventures project for 2009. Leleuvia lies to the east of the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu and is a short bus journey from Suva, the capital city, and then a 60 minute boat ride from Nausori. Leleuvia is a small coral cay with no indigenous communities.
The new research site is based at the Leleuvia Island Resort and aims to demonstrate that conservation through education and awareness raising can create a genuine eco-tourism experience for all visitors to Leleuvia Island. Their first expedition starts on 17th February and runs until 30th March.
The Adventurists unveil The Mongol Derby
The Mongol Derby awaits / Photo by The Adventurists
A gruelling 1000 km race across the empty wilderness of Mongolia on horseback. The Adventurists are reconstructing an historical relay system of horse-stations (Morin Urtuus) setup in 1234 by Chinggis Khaan. The system made it possible for a message to be carried from Mongolia to Eastern Europe in just fourteen days. If you decide to enter this mother of all horse races you will be required to tackle the challenge of riding semi-wild horses and surviving alone in the wild steppes of Mongolia.
The Mongol Derby begins in Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and is limited to twenty-five riders. You must apply by 27th February . The race begins on 22nd August and ends on 12th September.
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