Forty arduous adventures across seven continents follow; there are those to inspire fear and trembling -- "The Arctic: Skiing to the North Pole"; "Venezuela: Living with the Fierce People"; and "Nepal / Tibet: Climbing Mount Everest" -- as well as those for the more sensuously inclined--"Belize: Kayaking the Offshore Islands" and "Portugal: Cycling in Wine Country."  Each excursion is followed by recommendations of appropriate outfitters and reading material, a brief dispatch on what to expect, and a rating of the challenges that lie ahead... (Read More)