Classic Itineraries
A childhood sweethearts' decade of backpacking adventures leaves fellow travelers in awe
Rusidah "holds" her camera — A 44-year-old Indonesian woman, Rusidah Badawi, lost both arms in an accident at age 12, but overcame unimaginable challenges with a modified custom camera to capture breathtaking photos. Her story has moved countless people...
Swiss man flies over the Alps in freefall
Swiss athlete Remo Leng successfully flew over the Alps in freefall. He was airborne for seven minutes before deploying his parachute and landing safely in Aosta, Italy. Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao reported on the 12th that Swiss athlete Remo Leng recently took on the challenge and successfully flew over the Alps in freefall, becoming the first person in the world to do so.
Two bungee jumpers in Argentina died after colliding heads mid-air
Photo shows the modified crane used for bungee jumping. A bungee jumping accident occurred on the 10th in Moreno, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, where two young men died after violently colliding their heads in mid-air. According to media reports, an old engineering crane, which was being dismantled at a farm in Moreno, was repurposed and transformed into a bungee jumping facility by the son of the farm owner and his friends...
International bigwigs gather in Hangzhou to lead the outdoor leisure fashion trend
In the picturesque month of March, the 5th China (Hangzhou) International Garden, Outdoor Furniture & Leisure Products Exhibition has once again kicked off in Hangzhou, the “Capital of Leisure in the East.” Starting on March 21, the four-day exhibition will be held at the Hangzhou Peace International Convention & Exhibition Center. As people’s living standards improve, heading outdoors...
The tree-shaped bike garage catches the eye of Zhejiang entrepreneurs — entering the garage takes just 5 seconds
Vertical garages are widely used in cities, but have you ever seen a mechanical, fully automatic bicycle parking system? It’s an underground, tree-shaped vertical garage where parking takes just 5 seconds, saving space while enabling large-scale automated bike storage. Solar matrix layouts are common, but have you seen such a “...
The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show 2012 – China’s Premier RV & Camping Industry Exhibition
From March 22 to 25, 2012, the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2012 was grandly held at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. The opening ceremony took place on the morning of the 22nd, with leaders from various departments of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development in attendance. The 2012 Beijing International RV & Camping...
LUV is set to launch its first AC universal power bank, the Power Land
With the strength of being an "authorized manufacturer of Apple Inc. in the United States," the "LUV" brand's rapid momentum in the power bank market in 2012 is evident to all. The star series created by the LUV brand — the "PowerRose" power bank designed specifically for Apple products — has achieved both critical acclaim and strong sales in the market. And in response to the ever-changing demands of consumers...
An armless Indonesian female photographer with over 20 years of experience builds her own modified camera
Rukhsida "holding" a camera
Fashion Meets Function: Windbreakers Become the New Must-Have for Trendsetters
To many, windbreakers are just professional gear for outdoor sports, but in daily life, it’s common to see not only outdoor enthusiasts wearing them non-stop, but also fashion-conscious men and women who rarely engage in outdoor activities sporting windbreakers around town. What’s the charm of windbreakers that has won over so many stylish men and women...
Three Running Methods to Help You Sweat and Burn Fat
If you don’t have dedicated time for running, don’t worry—just try to move more throughout the day. Even one or two minutes of activity can “stimulate” hormones that help burn fat. A short burst of movement may only burn 20–30 calories, but it adds up over months. ● Long-duration aerobic exercise at medium...
Four types of people should avoid running on treadmills
Outdoor exercise is great, but it’s inevitably limited by the environment and weather. Having a treadmill at home changes that—you can work out whenever you want, without worrying about wind or rain. Even with a busy schedule, you can squeeze in exercise, which is truly beneficial and hassle-free for increasingly homebound urban professionals. However, some netizens have noticed...
Elderly Hikers Get Stranded in Baiquan Mountain
Over 20 elderly “hikers” found city parks uninteresting, so they organized a trip to hike Baiquan Mountain in Huairou. However, they got stranded there, with one suffering a fracture. On the 13th, firefighters from Huairou and emergency responders from 999 spent five hours rescuing them down the mountain. Around 9:30 p.m. on the 13th, at the foot of Baiquan Mountain in northern Huairou...
Post-90s girl solo-travels across 9 European countries on 15K RMB in 20 days
Xiao Wu talked proudly about her money-saving tips: “One person, nine countries, 16 cities, a 20-day long journey—I made it.” A post-90s girl, Wu Jiangping, spent around 15,000 yuan to travel across Europe alone, becoming an internet sensation and winning admiration from many young people. Yesterday, reporters conducted a phone interview with Wu Jiangping.
Passion Blooms Across the Tianshan Mountains — KAILAS Yangmolong National Celebration Event in Urumqi, Xinjiang
The westernmost stop of the Yangmolong First Ascent National Tour — Urumqi. On the evening of March 13, 2012, nearly 400 outdoor elites and enthusiasts from both inside and outside Xinjiang, and from across the Tianshan Mountains, gathered in the banquet hall of Urumqi Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel to witness and celebrate the remarkable achievement of the first ascent of Yangmolong and share in the great joy. From then on, from south to north...
Hiking 80,000 kilometers — A farmer photographer from Tianshui uses his camera to “help” impoverished children
“Wolf Dad” is a new resident. Recently, a post on the Qingdao Quansou website titled “A Seven-Year-Old Kid Tries High-Rope Speed Descent” has sparked enthusiastic attention among netizens. The 36-year-old “Wolf Dad” Wang Guoming works in the tourism industry, a job that naturally exposes him to more scenic spots. “I’ve been to many places and seen a lot...”
RBIKE introduces American JEEP bicycles (with photos)
Jeep (JEEP) was born and gained fame during World War II in 1941. Jeep is renowned worldwide for its outstanding performance, innovative technology, and unique design. It pioneered the four-wheel-drive vehicle market segment and has become a symbol of freedom and conquest.
British cycling e-commerce site Wiggle pedals into China (with photos & text)
Wiggle is one of the UK’s largest online retailers of cycling and triathlon sports equipment. Partnering with highly reputable suppliers, it continuously expands its product range to offer consumers top-tier, world-renowned brands. Now, they have “pedaled into” China—not only accepting RMB payments but also providing...
Places to explore in 2012
In a sense, we are all natural travelers, unable to stay in one place without moving. We always see the distance as paradise, and thus, the reasons for traveling are diverse. Before this, each of us might have been preparing for some kind of trip, often dreaming of going here and there, but mostly making...
5 Series, 14 Types, 100 Color Combinations – Get an Early Look at OSPREY’s New Backpacks
As a long-established backpack brand, Osprey has developed a distinctive style in backpack design, along with a highly innovative spirit and the courage to experiment with new materials and techniques, making it one of the representative works of American-style backpacks. Visually, the most notable feature of OSPREY backpacks lies in the...
Seven Basic Steps for Mountain Emergency Rescue
When a mountain accident occurs, people often feel there are countless things to do, with thoughts racing and struggling to cope. Some of these tasks are urgent and must be done immediately, while others are better tackled after gaining a better understanding of the situation. The seven steps outlined in this article provide a framework to help people organize and carry out actions in an emergency in the most...