Last fall I had an opportunity to review the already oft-reviewed Schuberth C3 modular helmet. Given its cult-like following, I was curious to see firsthand (headfirst?) whether or not the high praise and ballyhoo were deserved. In short, the C3 in an amazing helmet worthy of every accolade it has received, and I could pile on a few more of my own. Thus, when Schuberth recently announced they had made the C3 better with the release of the C3 Pro, we were all surprised and perhaps a bit skeptical, as it's not often that the best gets even better. However, such ambitions are what have made Schuberth an industry leader since 1922. After logging thousands of miles in the C3, and loving it, it was our pleasure to be amongst the first to try the brand new C3 Pro.

 We're winding our way along a narrow dirt road in the mountains of Peru, passing through tunnel after narrow tunnel. Each tunnel has been blasted through the rock mountain side, the mouth a big dark jagged abyss as we enter. Some are so long and the road twisting though the mountain side there is nothing but darkness and the jagged rocks surrounding us as we make our way through the single lane. Others are short enough that you can see the bright day opening up on the other side just a few hundred feet ahead.

When international travelers think of great food during their adventures, many reflect on that amazing home cooked meal that a serendipitously acquired acquaintance prepared, or perhaps that friend of a friend that took you in after too many touristy restaurants. But have any of you ever thought of cooking for the people and communities that you visit? Jay Kannaiyan has. The long term motorcycle traveler makes it a point to spread goodness through cooking for the locals he visits with through his travels.

 I'd like to start by presenting you with an idea. In order to effectively travel around the world, you must purchase a 4WD with plenty of clearance, several modifications, and low miles. Now take that idea, crumple it up, and throw it out the window. What you need to travel the world is nothing more than a desire to explore, whatever form of transportation that suits your needs, and of course a little money. But as many people find out, that "little" bit of money can quickly turn into a whole lot of money when attempting to modify and then ship a vehicle. So what is the prospective explorer to do? We recommend finding an easily affordable vehicle with a reputation for reliability, like this 300 series Mercedes Wagon.

The Toyota 4Runner has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the mid-eighties. From starting as nothing more than a Hilux with a new name and a truck cap, it has transformed into a very popular and distinct SUV that maintains a loyal following of 4WD enthusiasts. Like most Toyota products, the 4Runner has developed a reputation for capability and durability on the trail that when combined with a few aftermarket products, can make an excellent platform for anyone crossing long distances on harsh terrain. Unfortunately while many owners have happily modified their first through third generation models, a far smaller portion have utilized the capability and comfort of the newer fourth gen, at least not to the extent of this seller's 2004 SR5. With a current bid of under $13,000 and a list of modifications as long as a DMV line, this 4Runner could be just the vehicle you've been looking for.

"I think team Apec was totally corny. The way that the girl flung her arms around-"

"Cut! Can we roll that again? Listen, the team's name is 'Apex', not 'Apec'," the director said.

"Oh, okay, sorry about that. Apex? Got it."

"Three...two...one...ACTION!"

"I think team Apex was totally corny. The way that the girl, like, flung her arms around and said that she was going on her honeymoon was really over the top. I definitely preferred team Maverick." Yeah! Nailed it!

Africa is a continent of stark contrasts and rich history, yet, aside from the Great Pyramids, most of its significant cultural sites are relatively unknown by Westerners. To help make the dark continent a little brighter and more well known, we've put together a simple list of places you really need to see in Africa. From Morocco to Botswana, to more adventurous countries such like Libya and Mali, at the very least, you'll probably learn about some cool historic sites you've never heard of. Each location is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.