INCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada— Myths and Mountains specializes in Journeys of a Lifetime. This small company is reaping big awards as one of the top outfitters in the travel industry. Myths and Mountains provides unique trips that benefit both travelers and the communities they visit. Because of the very small size of groups, impact is minimized. The company philosophy is to give back to the communities they visit. All trips are meant to provide the traveler with a meaningful and educational experience abroad through culture, crafts; religions and holy sites; folk medicine and traditional healing; and wildlife and the environment. Myths and Mountains’ dedication to the global community is an example to all.

As a result, Myths and Mountains is pleased to be honored as one of the 2008 Best Outfitters on Earth by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. This prestigious travel magazine recently surveyed over 200 travel outfitters and scored them on the criteria of education, sustainability, quality of service, and spirit of adventure. A team of editors, travel writers, and experts chose the “Best Outfitters on Earth” which are profiled in the November 2007 issue of National Geographic Adventure.

National Geographic Traveler Magazine also recently featured Myths and Mountains in the 2007 Best 50 Tours of a Lifetime. Specifically the tours- "Spotlight Journey: Secret India, Tribal India" and "Vietnam: Motorcycling the Northern Border with Laos and China" with Myths and Mountains are noted to be the premiere outfitter to travel with in places where tours may be a more practical way to travel than venturing alone.

When planning a journey of a lifetime, the well-informed traveler not only must choose where to go, but just as importantly, what travel company to go with. An expert travel company which specializes in the areas and activities that the traveler is most interested in experiencing has the ability to provide a meaningful experience by introducing travelers to the people of far of countries and access to remote lands. Myths and Mountains is proud to be the recipient of many recognitions and awards within the past few years. The highlights include:

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* “Best Outfitters In The World” – National Geographic Adventure Magazine * “50 Best Tours Of A Lifetime” (Motorcycling The Ho Chi Minh Trail) – National Geographic Traveler Magazine * “Best New Trips – 50 Vacation Adventures for 2007” (Motorcycling The Ho Chi Minh Trail) – Men’s Journal * Motorcycling The Ho Chi Minh Trail featured in More Magazine * Featured in Recommend Travel Magazine * “Best In Travel Class” - Transitions Abroad * Featured Classic Galapagos in article about Traveling With Disabilities in Boston Globe Travel Section 2006
* “Best 50 Tours Of A Lifetime” (Secret India, Tribal India) – National Geographic Traveler * “Trips Of A Lifetime – 40 Perfect Journeys)” (Darien Explorer Trek, Panama) – Outside Magazine * Best Philanthropic Tour Operator - National Geographic Adventure * Most Exciting New Adventure Trips (Secret India, Tribal India) - USA Today * Featured in “Memories Beyond Price – How To Combine Shopping For Handicrafts with Culturally Authentic Travel” - National Geographic Traveler * Featured in Martha Stewart Living’s Body & Soul Magazine

A cultural travel company based at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Myths and Mountains offers more than 100 itineraries, many featuring both scheduled departure dates and the availability of custom dates. The company also designs personal journeys to suit the tastes of individual, group and family travelers year-round to Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, Antarctica and Africa.

For detailed information on all Myths and Mountains journeys, see their website (www.mythsandmountains.com) or contact Myths and Mountains at 800-670-MYTHS (6984) or travel@mythsandmountains.com

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Media Contact: Allie Almario, 800-670-6984; allie@mythsandmountains.com