After two weeks of voting, it’s time to announce the winner of the Adventure to Dominica contest. And the person who received the most votes from Wend readers is… Owen Gaddis! Congratulations, Owen! Our readers think the shot of you paragliding off the Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France last year best illustrates ‘Adventurous Spirit’–which...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Stephen Bentsen, for submitting this shot of himself and a friend jumping off the deck of a boat into the water in Vietnam.
Here’s what Stephen had to say about the shot:
“As the end of the day nears in Halong Bay, Vietnam, we entertain ourselves...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Michael Owen Gaddis, for this shot of himself paragliding off the Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France last year.
Michael, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be posted...
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The island of Dominica boasts a number of beautiful and interesting beaches that will surely suit any type of beach lover. One of these extraordinary destinations is Rosalie Bay, a long, wide and sandy beach that has some breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and is the ideal spot for laying out on the...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Gregg Vigliotti, who submitted this photo of his friend, Matt Raue, deep water soloing in Ha Long Bay Vietnam.
Gregg, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be...
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Discover what many of the world’s top underwater photographers and film crews from National Geographic, The BBC Natural History Unit, and crews from Japan already know: The diving off Dominica is as rich and varied as its topside attractions.
Dive into the protected waters off the island and swim close to volcanic vents, submerged volcanic...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jen Klewitz, who submitted this photo of Solea Falls in the Kimberly region of Australia, showing “members of a 35-day canoe expedition through the remote outback taking in the view of the falls at flood levels, while scouting for a portage route around them.”
Jen,...
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Dominica’s Morne Trois Pitons National Park became the first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Caribbean in 1997. It was also the first of the islands’ National Parks to be legally established, in July of 1975, by an act of parliament. But aside from Morne Trois Pitons’ leaps forward in terms of National...
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What better way to discover Dominica, than actually going there? But for most of us, packing up and venturing to the Nature Island isn’t very feasible. So instead, take a few minutes out of your busy day to check this video out — it will give you a visual tour of Dominica at its...
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Dominica has a population of just 71,000, and as a relatively undeveloped island, it offers tourists a luscious island getaway without the mega resorts and hordes of people. Small rural villages provide insight into the traditional and cultural aspects of local life, and visitors can easily take a peak into the daily goings on...
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