ADVENTURE QUEST | Adrenaline Rush at Sea – Sarosh Georges Jacob’s compelling Dive with Sharks in Los Cabos

Hauteoc caught up with  Adventurer Sarosh Georges Jacob on his incredible trip to Los Cabos, in the past Sarosh had shared with us his compelling underwater sea adventures as he encountered one -of-a-kind experiences with unusual species. On this special occasion Sarosh shares with us a video debut of his encounters with sharks – an adrenaline rush unlike any other.

Hauteoc: Hi Sarosh, thank you for sharing your amazing adventures with us! What’s the biggest challenge as a photographer-filmmaker specializing in adventure travel?

Sarosh: The conditions you encounter can be rough at times. Last month, I was in Iceland shooting video and stills of The Silfra Rift. Iceland’s Silfra Rift is a crack in the earth where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are tearing apart from each other at about 2cm per year. … Continue Reading

ADVENTURE QUEST | Bali Biking Tour – Follow your Bliss – The Backroads Way of Life

Circle a Dynamic Island on Two Wheels

In Bali, it has been said that every Balinese is an artist, whether in painting, dance, woodcarving or textiles. The question iswho wouldn’t find inspiration amid all this compelling culture and diverse landscape? Lush terraced rice fields, exotic temples neighboring lively villages, busy markets on the slopes of volcanic mountains, rivers tumbling down jungled gorges…And some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Come find your bliss on a bike with Backroads in Bali.

Days 1-2 Unforgettable rides past rice paddies, peaceful villages and sacred pools  Delve behind the scenes with our longtime friend and local guide, Wayan Narta  After spinning through rolling hills near Ubud, explore a dynamic forest temple inhabited by gray monkeys  Raft the Ayung River, keeping an eye out for bright kingfishers and giant teak trees. … Continue Reading

INDIGENOUS WONDERS | A Magical Haven in the Jungle of Costa Rica compels Eco-Adventurers to the Ultimate Rainforest Experience

Hauteoc Traveler finds indigeneous wonders worldwide…countries, lodges, hotels and resorts that have in their own way  made significant efforts to be more environmentally friendly. In fact, green globetrotters can attest to Costa Rica being one of the most greenest countries in the world, finding reprieve  in its unique and mystical eco-lodge, Pacuare Jungle Lodge for the Ultimate Rainforest Experience – Costa Rica’s premier eco- lodge is a perfect example of an authentic tropical escape that offers elegant bungalows, exquisite cuisine, outdoor adventures.  Getting there is half the adventure, since most guests stay at the Pacuare Lodge as part of a multi-day rafting tour on the Pacuare River, though it can be visited without rafting. That unforgettable river trip takes you through lush jungle and narrow canyons where tropical trees tower over the riverbank and crystalline waterfalls plummet out of the greenery. … Continue Reading

ADVENTURE QUEST | Visionary woman conquers the world… one majestic destination at a time

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At a book signing at Assouline at South Coast Plaza, Hauteoc met Angella Nazarian, author of newly released ”Pioneers of the Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women of the World”(available at www.assouline.com). A compelling book that unravels the biographies of some of the most extraordinary women in history. Hauteoc therefore had the privilege to share with Angella, the inspirations behind her novels and her own discoveries as she travelled the world.

HAUTEOC: Hi Angella, thank you for giving us some time to share your adventures around the world, what would be your most inspirational travel itinerary?

ANGELLA: To me, the most inspirational and transformational trip is one where I see and experience new environments and people. Our family Safari to East Africa was simply magical and the whole family enjoyed it tremendously. … Continue Reading