The Giants were one of the laughingstocks of Major League Baseball since Barry Bonds was linked to performance-enhancing drug. They are headed to the doldrums of MLB with a pitiful line-up.  In 2010, led by Tim “Freak” Lincecum, a revitalized veteran crop led by Edgar Renteria and rookie sensation Buster Posey, the Giants surprised a lot of people by making the play-offs and overtaking fancied teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Entering the play-offs, they were thought of as easy first-round opponent. Thanks to a virtuoso performance by Lincecum and timely heating by Posey and Juan Uribe, the Giants overcame the heavily favored Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS and reached the World Series. Despite being an underdog again to the favored Texas Rangers, led by Cliff Lee and Josh Hamilton, the Giants persevered and claimed World Series victory through the united efforts of Lincecum, Posey and Madison Bumgarner.

For active travelers out there who want a novel kind of adventure, Northern Nicaragua is an exotic place that has so much to offer. Said tourist destination may quite ring a bell especially for reality television viewers because the newest Survivor series took place in North Nicaragua’s The Corn Islands. One of the most exciting things to do in Northern Nicaragua is volcano skiing. Some people might have a vague idea that volcano skiing entails experiences with cold weather such as the one being offered in other countries such as Chile or Argentina. In Northern Nicaragua, you can actually ski to your heart’s content down silky dark, volcanic earth in dry weather without fear or worry of wet snow experience. Intermediate skiers will definitely find the activity effortless and enjoyable. Northern Nicaragua offers both beauty and exploration—an amazing, tempting combination that active travelers cannot really say no to.