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Extreme Mountain Adventures November 2, 2017 By Fiona   Skipping the beach this year in lieu of a winter adventure destination? There is no need to stick to skiing when there are so many thrilling and unusual winter sports and activities out there to choose from, just a little off the beaten track. If it’s heart stopping […]

Informed Traveler June 8, 2016 By Keremcan Ayhan Adam Sultan may not look like the most typical adventure traveler type as he spent the last ten years of his life working in the signaling department of the London Underground and didn’t plan to circumnavigate the globe beginning from the age 5. However, he is a savvy […]

Watersport Adventures May 11, 2016 By Ildi Amon Sea kayaking is entirely like kayaking, except there’s the added challenge of doing it on the rougher waters of the sea with waves, currents and tides to factor in. It’s a whole lot of fun and a great water sport, so find out where to go sea kayaking this […]

Adventure Travel Destinations September 16, 2015 By Barbara Serbia is one of the many not yet discovered secrets on the Balkans for outdoor adventurers. Picturesque, untouched landscapes take turns with traditional villages and modern cities. The food is plenty and delicious, usually accompanied by good wine or slivovitz, the local firewater, and the people’s hospitality is still […]

Backpacking Tips March 24, 2016 By Ildi Amon No matter your age, or if you have a child or a job, or even if you want to travel with your dog, there are still ways you can hit the road with a backpack and still manage these commitments. Here are the best backpacking tips for some […]

Adventure Travel Destinations August 28, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Image credit: Predrag Vuckovic Shipwrecks are not necessarily the most dangerous diving spots; however they are thrilling destinations due the mystery that carry. Moreover they can be even profitable if you can find a wreck as the Schmitt family did. A month ago, the Schmitts who work […]

Watersport Adventures May 30, 2016 By Ildi Amon What’s the difference between yachting, sailing, boating and cruising? Find out here, then, hit the high seas this summer in Europe in a gorgeous yacht in the Mediterranean Sea, or as cool as George Clooney in a power boat in Venice, or on a cruise that takes you slowly […]

Adventure Travel News February 1, 2018 By Fiona Great adventure travel news this week, which marks a historic occasion with Chile creating 10 million acres of national parks in the form of five new national parks coupled with the expansion of three others. A conservation victory, this is also said to be a record breaking land transfer from a private […]

Adventure Travel in South Asia October 6, 2015 By Ildi Amon Goa is the smallest state in India but it packs a big punch! Known for its laid-back vibes, hedonistic all-night trance parties, followed by days spent lazing on the beach. But your visit to Goa can be so much more. Located on the western coast of India, […]

Adventure Travel in Central Europe September 7, 2015 By Barbara Autumn is the perfect time to visit Austria, a small landlocked country in the heart of Europe and in the middle of the Alps. Enjoy seasonal delicacies, celebration and breathe in the clean, cool autumn air, while you are hiking in the mountains. But enough words, […]

Adventure Travel News November 20, 2015 By Duvessa (Image credit: Endurance 100 Expedition) 100 years ago, an expedition to the South Pole, called the Weddell Sea party, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, had to abandon their ship Endurance as it got icebound and consequently halt the journey midway. Relatives of Sir James Wordie, the Scottish geologist and […]

Real Adventurers August 3, 2015 By Barbara Jessica Pociask might well be one of the most adventurous women of our times. At the young age of 35 she is the owner of WANT Expeditions, the world leader in highly personalized, conservation-oriented small group travel, and has lead about 100 expeditions to about 80 countries herself. Being […]

Adventure Travel in Central Europe October 12, 2015 By Ildi Amon Jumping off from a height with just a rope attached to your legs is scary no matter what, but you can amp up the adrenalin levels by by bungee jumping off a high-rise tower, dam or bridge. So while, of course, you can jump off moving […]

Adventure Travel in Central Europe February 9, 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 […]