October 27, 2015 For many people Transylvania is intrinsically linked with the stories of the vampire-toothed Count Dracula, living deep in the remote Carpathian Mountains. While it’s indeed possible to visit Dracula’s Castle (more on that later), there’s much, much more to this mysterious part of Northwest Romania than most people think. Rural villages, incredible […]
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Top Hikes: The Best Canyons in the US
August 14, 2015 The United States is home to a variety of landscapes, from deserts to lush green coastlines and snowy mountains. The US is also home to some spectacular canyons with amazing hikes, so let’s have a look at the top hikes in and around the best canyons in the US! Grand Canyon National […]
The Lost Scottish Medieval Village of Cadzow Was Found During Highway Construction
March 11, 2016 A medieval village of Cadzow was found in Scotland during motorway construction works. The construction team made the unusual discovery while they were widening the carriageway of the M74 motorway near Hamilton. The re-explored town is located in South Lanarkshire, called Cadzow until the 15th century, when it was renamed to Hamilton. […]
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Adventure Travel in Oceania October 8, 2015 By Ildi Amon Are you heading to the land Down Under? Australia. That alluring place in the southern hemisphere known for its natural wonders: red deserts, famous beaches and coral reefs. It’s a tourist magnet, which is little surprise given there’s no shortage of world famous sights. Remember Australia […]
7 Dangerous Hikes
August 26, 2015 Hiking might be something that can be taken slow and steady in nature, but these 7 trails are likely to get the adrenaline pumping and may even give you that near death thrill you’re itching for. You won’t just need your hiking shoes for this one, but most likely some rope, special […]
Water Sport Adventures
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 […]
Adventures You Can Have in the Baltic States
September 14, 2015 Europe’s top north-western corner on the Baltic Sea is often forgotten about while many struggle to pin point it on a map. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are countries that can offer much to adventurous travelers with adrenaline pumping activities from driving across a frozen sea to bungee jumping out of a cable car. If […]
Meet the Oldest Woman Who has Climbed Kilimanjaro
August 13, 2015 The free standing Kilimanjaro with its snow covered peak is a challenge for every hiker. Now an 85 year old great grandmother, Anne Lorimor from Arizona, has successfully conquered Africa’s highest mountain as the oldest woman to ever reach its summit. With her impressive hike she has shown fellow seniors that life […]
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for Thailand
September 22, 2015 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the launch of a new multiple entry tourist visa for Thailand (METV), which will be available from 13th November 2015. The visa will cost 5000 baht (approximately 124€) and enable the owner to exit and enter Thailand as often as he wants to, within a period […]
Duvessa, Author at Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel News November 26, 2015 By Duvessa (Image Credit – Glenna Barlow) Fyodor Konyukhov, the famous Russian adventurer, has recently revealed that he will be flying solo around the world in a balloon, without making any landing. If he succeeds, he will break American traveler Steve Fossett’s record, who was the first person to do […]
Europe Adventure Travel News
Europe Adventure Travel News November 21, 2017 By Fiona Last month, professional rock climber Angela Eiter made history. She successfully free climbed the ‘La Planta de Shiva,’ in Villanueva del Rosario, Spain, one of the world’s most difficult ascents and was the first woman to ever do so. Hailing from Imst, Austra, Angela ‘Angy’ Eiter, age 31, […]
Missing Indonesian Plane Found –
August 17, 2015 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 crashed into the mountains. […]
Why You Must Backpack in Your 20s
March 22, 2016 You can go backpacking any time you choose – even in your 70s! But a great period to go is in your 20s where you’re often more adaptable, trying to figure out what you want to do in life, and before major responsibilities kick in. In your 20s, you’ve got your whole […]
Adventure Travel in South Asia
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 […]