Koblenz (Global Adventures): Germany shares borders with more European countries than any other nation on the continent. Its neighbors are Denmark in the north, Poland and the Czech Republic in the east, Austria and Switzerland in the south, France and Luxembourg in the south-west and Belgium and the Netherlands in the north-west. The 137,847 square [...]

Salzburg (Global Adventures): The Tauern mountain range is part of the Central Eastern Alps and features some of the highest peaks in Austria. The Venediger Group includes about 20 mountains ranging from 9,843 to 12,028 feet (3,000 to 3,666 meter), and the Glockner Group features Austria highest peak, the 12,461 feet (3,798 meter) Grossglockner. The [...]

Atlanta (Global Adventures): To prepare for an adventures race or exploration, goals need to be set and met. “Thrive or survive” by pushing your limits during the daily training is NOT the most efficient approach. Some of the questions you need to ask are: What do I want to do? How do I want to [...]

For some reason, remembering the sunset on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland after an exhausting day of diving brings British Author Oscar Wilde to mind. “We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it [...]

Monaco, which lies in the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea, is surrounded by France and close to Italy. It is known internationally as a playground for the rich and famous. The city district Monte Carlo is famous for its casinos, gambling, glamour, luxurious yachts and frequent sightings of celebrities. The permanent population is only [...]