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Adventure Travel in the Middle East August 12, 2015 By Barbara Over the past years, tourism in Jordan has steadily declined. First, the Arab Spring discouraged visitors, now the country seems to be surrounded by nations that struggle to fight the ISIS threat, or are already partially controlled by the terrorist group. This has scared away […]

March 5, 2016 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 you could add it to your backpacking […]

December 5, 2017 This under-visited Baltic state is probably one of those best-kept secrets of Europe and winter adventures in Latvia are cheap and cheerful. While the winter temperatures are quite low, you don’t need to let this stop you from visiting in winter. The harsh winter beauty of its vast forest wilderness and quaintly […]

April 19, 2016 Visiting any of the most adventurous hotels will make you think you are the only person in the world who had a perfect holiday. Yes, we know it sounds unlikely, but believe us, perfect holidays are existing, in a form of visiting the most unique and breathtaking hotels around the world. Booking.com […]

December 7, 2017 Stephen Hawking recently made the grim prediction that in 600 years, Earth will become “a sizzling ball of fire” due to human population growth and increasing demands for energy. Along with increasing temperatures, climate change is destroying many of the greatest wonders of the natural world. Water is a precious resource whos sheer force over billions of […]

July 23, 2016 Exploring a new place on two wheels ensure that you get to know a place from a different perspective – you can see and do so much more when you’re exploring on a bike. Here are the best destinations for tourists who like to cycle. Photo By: Family Adventure Project Lake Balaton, […]

April 6, 2016 The Rickshaw Challenge Malabar Rampage 2016 continues to exhibit the best traits of adventure travel in Kerala, the God’s Own Country. The daredevil rickshaw racers managed to overcome all the hardships stemming from driving an auto-rickshaw on the Indian roads for miles. Image credit: Christopher Ong (Team Butt, Sweat and Ears) The […]

August 25, 2016 Adventure travel in Georgia continued through the steep hills of the Upper Svaneti region of Georgia on the 4th and the 5th days of the Caucasian Challenge 2016. It was an unprecented driving experience through the northern Georgian mountains for the participants who felt the pleasant feeling of going through an amazing […]

December 14, 2017 Kayaking is an ancient activity that has changed tremendously over the years. Originally used by Inuit people for hunting, today’s kayaks can be paddled on practically any body of water and in just about any environment. It’s been growing in popularity as a great workout and stress reliever. With experiences ranging anywhere […]

July 29, 2015 There is no adventure that can compete with getting on two wheels and revving off into the sunset. While undertaking your very own Easy Rider inspired road trip on home territory definitely counts as an adventure, it’s just that bit more exciting when you take your two wheels abroad chasing the best […]

November 21, 2017 Panoramic vistas and quality performances from international musical acts combine to prove that festivals are not just for summer. These are the musical mountain events to know, hosted in some of the most awe-inspiring mountain adventure locations in Europe. Strap on your skis and get ready to party on the piste at […]

August 16, 2016 Famous adventure car rally in Caucasus, Caucasian Challenge has taken a start from Istanbul, the ancient bridge between continent Europe and Asia. 4,000 km-long run will take the participants to the Armenian capital Yerevan. From the hustle and bustle of Istanbul roads to the steep mountain passes of Georgia, an unprecedented car […]

April 22, 2016 Most people assume that you can only skydive out of a plane, usually one of those small fixed-wing planes that have been especially converted for jumps. But, actually, skydiving from a helicopter is becoming an increasingly popular twist on this adventure sport, for those who want to add a bit more thrill […]

June 15, 2016 Demolition Derby is an action-packed motor sport that often takes place at fairs and festivals. It’s a competitive sport that involves a fair about of destruction, and it is just as fun to watch as it is to do! Photo By: a4gpa What is Demolition Derby? Normally having a car crash is a […]