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Adventure Travel in North Africa February 19, 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 […]

Extreme Travel Adventures August 3, 2016 By Ildi Amon Is a holiday for you incomplete without a deaf-defying, hair-raising adventure? If so, these are some of our favourites among the world’s scariest tourist attractions from Asia to Africa and even Europe! Photo By: Joepyrek Devil’s Pool, Zambia Would you bathe at the edge of one of […]

Adventure Travel Destinations January 14, 2016 By Ildi Amon We’ve all heard of the most famous of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites like Angkor, the Great Barrier Reef, The Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Giza and so forth. But, there are actually more than 1000 of these sites, and here we’d like to […]

Motoring Adventures August 16, 2016 By Keremcan Ayhan 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 […]

Informed Traveler January 18, 2016 By Ildi Amon Whether you’re going on a short adventure travel holiday, or a longer backpacking trip of months or even years, it pays to stay healthy while travelling. While it can seem impossible with all of the delicious street-food on offer, drinking opportunities galore (did someone say pub crawl?) and […]

Adventure Travel News August 17, 2015 By Barbara The plane of Trigana Air Service, which went missing on Sunday in Indonesia, has finally been found by a search plane, just about 12 km from its destination. Villagers from the Bintang Mountains in the Papua province reported, that they had seen a low flying airplane, which had […]

Water Sport Adventures May 22, 2016 By Ildi Amon No doubt you’re heading to a beach this summer, but if you’re more into adventure sports than sun tanning on the sand all day, then one of these best beaches for water sports should grab your attention. Or, you could criss-cross the globe and check out all […]

Adventure Travel Destinations August 11, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Photo credit: sunriseOdyssey Imagine a hiking route which is embroidered by the vivid hues of nature! The Lycian Way goes beyond your imagination offering a breathtaking trekking route by the turquoise Mediterranean Sea and green hills of southern Turkey. Along the 535 kilometer-long hiking route, you can encounter many […]

Adventure Travel in South America October 22, 2015 By Ildi Amon Climbing can be both divine and dangerous. It’s not that mountaineering was ever not popular, but it seems that with the release of the new film “Everest,” there’s been a renewed interest in the world’s famous summits. While, the film depicts the triumph and tragedy […]

Adventure Travel in Western Europe October 6, 2015 By Ildi Amon Germany’s longest suspension bridge has just opened, and it’s already attracted thousands of thrill-seekers. The Geierley Rope Bridge is almost 300 feet (about 90 meters) above the Geierley Canyon floor and is approximately 1200 feet (about 365 meters) in length; meaning it’s a long walk – […]

Watersport Adventures June 3, 2016 By Ildi Amon Three types of boards, three different ways: Bodyboarding, Paddleboarding and Stand-Up Paddling (aka SUP). What are they? What’s the difference? And where can you try it this summer? Grab a board and get on it! Photo By: Jim Pennucci What is Bodyboarding? Bodyboarding utilises a much shorter board than […]

Adventure Travel in Sub-Saharan Africa August 18, 2016 By Ildi Amon There can be no doubt that Africa is an enthralling continent that inspires vivid imagery and deep feeling among anyone who’s ventured there. But Africa is a giant continent with everything from beaches, to rain-forests, to deserts, mega metropolises and everything in between. Cultures, traditions, […]

Adventure Travel Destinations January 14, 2016 By Ildi Amon We’ve all heard of the most famous of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites like Angkor, the Great Barrier Reef, The Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Giza and so forth. But, there are actually more than 1000 of these sites, and here we’d like to […]

Backpacking Tips March 31, 2016 By Ildi Amon Gap years are more popular than ever, with thousands of people taking 12 months off between school and uni, as a break from university or after finishing studies but before heading off to full-time work. It can be great if you need a break from studies, or if […]