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Adventure Travel News August 14, 2015 By Barbara Photo: Twitter   The consequences of inconsiderate packing became evident in the USA last Wednesday, where a fake hand grenade led to the evacuation of Ontario Airport in California. The evacuation lasted about 30 min and caused 10 flights to be delayed. The fake grenade was found while the […]

Extreme Sports January 26, 2016 By Ildi Amon You might think that people who love daring extreme sports don’t have too many worries. The perception is that they tend to harness their fear and just go for it. But if you’re a bit of a “Safety Sam” that doesn’t mean that you can’t do extreme sports. […]

Backpacking Tips March 22, 2016 By Ildi Amon For first-time backpackers there are plenty of surprising things you’ll learn while backpacking. Because packing a bag and heading off on an adventure of a lifetime is not so much about seeing the sites but about learning about the world and yourself! Photo By: Moyan Brenn The World […]

Adventure Travel Destinations December 14, 2015 By Ildi Amon We’ve all heard about the Arctic Circle and the Equator, but did you know there are actually five of these major circles of latitude: the Arctic Circle, the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle. What exactly are these so-called lines, […]

Informed Traveler December 2, 2015 By Duvessa Image credit: DVIDSHUB Off-road driving is as exciting as it can get risky. Though there is no special license for off-road drivers, there are a number of tips that you should remember while driving. There is no end to learning, however, here you will find 10 of the most important […]

Adventure Travel Destinations November 16, 2017 By Fiona Asia is a wonderful continent for adventurous travelers, with its incredible buzzing cities, dirt cheap and fantastic food, and rich culture and history. And when it comes to adventure activity destinations, there are too many to choose from. While many are well known to westerners, and receive a lot of […]

Extreme Mountain Adventures November 30, 2015 By Ildi Amon Do you spend way too many hours each week stuck in traffic, just dreaming of a little adventure? Well you might be thankful for the safe roads you get to travel on when you see some of the world’s most dangerous roads, that are also nothing short of […]

Adventure Travel in North America February 22, 2016 By Ildi Amon Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are […]

Adventure Travel in Central America March 5, 2016 By Ildi Amon Central America has a Caribbean feel with distinct Latin American influences, but sandwiched between South America and North America the 7 countries of Central America can get overlooked by adventure travelers. Don’t make that mistake! Backpacking in Central America is a worthy destination in its own right, or […]

Adventure Travel in Southeast Asia October 13, 2015 By Ildi Amon Borneo is an island in Southeast Asia that many think of as a remote, wild and unexplored place for the super adventurous. And while this is, in many ways, correct Borneo is surprisingly easy for fun-loving tourists and intrepid travellers to explore. Whether you’re adding this island to […]

Backpacking Tips March 17, 2016 By Ildi Amon One of the most common places for backpackers to stay is in hostels. Hostels are more common and popular than ever, and there are new types of hostels seemingly springing up everywhere. From traditional backpacker hostels, to party hostels and even creatively themed hostels to get you in […]

Adventure Travel in the Far East December 7, 2015 By Ildi Amon Japan is renowned for many things: sushi, sake, cherry blossom trees and more, but did you know Japan is actually home to more than 500 ski resorts? And it’s actually one of the top destinations for skiers and snowboarders in the world? If you haven’t […]

Adventure Travel Destinations December 29, 2015 By Ildi Amon Need inspiration for where to go on holidays this coming year? Here is our top list of the top 16 places for adventure travelers to visit in 2016. Photo By: neiljs Greenland Greenland made both Lonely Planet’s and National Geographic’s lists of places to visit in 2016, […]

Informed Traveler December 2, 2015 By Duvessa Image credit: DVIDSHUB Off-road driving is as exciting as it can get risky. Though there is no special license for off-road drivers, there are a number of tips that you should remember while driving. There is no end to learning, however, here you will find 10 of the most important […]