Young Explorers Join Mike Horn in India-- Applications Close on September 22nd

Young Explorers have until September 22nd to apply to

Join Mike Horn in India

Mike Horn is acknowledged as one of the world's greatest modern adventurer-explorers. He is currently undertaking the Pangaea Expedition, which is supported by Offcine Panerai. The expedition is a four-year trans-navigation of the globe by sea and by land promoting environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources.

During the expedition Mike will share his knowledge of nature and passion for exploration with young adults. Twelve young adults from each continent, between the ages of 15 and 20, will be invited to join Mike at various stages throughout his journey. Currently, the Mike Horn Team is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, active Young Explorers that are keen to make a difference in the world.

Applications are currently open to join the expedition in India in December. You will need to log onto http://www.mikehorn.com to download the application form.

To join Mike Horn in Nepal in May applications will open in October.

Past Mike Horn Explorations:

Amazon Expedition: 1997- Mike undertook a solo, un-motorized traverse of the South American continent.

Latitude Zero: 1999- Mike circumnavigated the world around the equator without motor transport, an expedition which took him a total of 18 months.

Arktos: 2004- he achieving yet another staggering feat of human endurance when he completed a two-year, three-month solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle. He became the first man to travel the Arctic Circle without motorized transport, completing an unimaginable 20,000km journey.

North Pole: 2006- Mike Horn and Norwegian explorer, Borge Ousland, became the first men to travel without dog or motorized transport to the North Pole during the permanent darkness of the Arctic months.

The Adventure Company -- Offers Values and Thrills for Winter 2009

The Adventure Company gives

Adventure Travels this

Winter for a Value

The Adventure Company has been offering adventure vacations for the past 10 years. They run over 230 exciting trips to every continent as each trip is designed by their product experts that gives the traveler a mix of must see highlights and cultural experiences. The types of adventure travels they offer are Family Adventures, Teenage Adventures, Wildlife Encounters, Holiday Adventures and Treks.

Affordable Winter Holidays with The Adventure Company

Best for Snow Lovers: High Peaks Snowshoeing in Bulgaria

This is a week long adventure that allows the traveler to explore the dramatic snowclad forrests, peaks and valleys of the Rila Mountains. Daily four to five hour hikes give walkers a chance to see the 70m Skakavitza waterfall, which is often frozen solid in the winter; the historic Rila Monastery; Mount Maliovitza, and the celebrated Seven Lakes area. Departures are available between December and March with prices starting from GBP569 plus EUR125 per person. Prices include flights, trasportation, accomadation, activities, service of the guide and most meals. For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=93028. This trip can also be put together as a family adventure. For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=77149.

Best for Sun-Seekers: Felucca Adventure in Egypt

Egypt is one of the closest destinations to the UK for winter sun, also offering great value on the ground. A two-day Felucca cruise along the Nile is one of the trip's highlights, with train, horse-drawn carriage and donkeys being amongst the other forms of transport use, all helping immerse travellers in to the Egyptian way of life. The 10-day trip includes all of Egypt's iconic sights, including the pyramids, the Sphinx, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, the temples at Luxor, plus Cairo, where there is free time to explore and test haggling skills at the bazaars. Winter departures for the Felucca Adventure start from GBP749 plus GBP75 local payment per person. Prices include flights, transportation, accommodation, activities as per the itinerary, the services of a local guide, plus some meals (nine breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners). For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=34567.

Video and pictures provided by The Adventure Company.

Austin-Lehman Adventures #1 Tour Operator in the World

Travel + Leisure magazine has recognized Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) as the #1 tour operator in the world based on a 2009 readers survey. Out of a possible score of 100, ALA received an overall rating of 97.34. This is one of the highest ever recorded in the category in the 14 years the magazine has conducted its survey. The evaluations were based on staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and value.

A 35-year legacy, Austin-Lehman Adventures, provides "over the top" adventure vacations on four continents. ALA destinations include backcountry regions of North, Central and South America (iconic national parks). As for 2010 new trips will include cycling in South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands, Utah's Canyonlands, Wyoming's Grand Tetons and the Greek Isles for kayaking, hiking and cultural exploration. For additional information or a current catalog you can call 800-575-1540 or email info@austinlehman.com.