Adventure

February 19, 2016 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 special parties and parades, but usually there […]

January 24, 2018 Figures show that Spain is set to become the second most visited tourist destination in the world, with the US slipping to number 3. Official UNWTO figures will be published in spring and Spain is expected to take the second position thanks to is 82 million visitors received in 2017. Photo by: Mattea Felice […]

March 5, 2016 Europe is the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Historical sites, vibrant cities, a huge array of cultures, major events and beautiful natural landscapes. Here are the classic routes for your next backpacking in Europe adventure. Photo By: Spiros Vathis Spain Photo By: SnippyHolloW The top sights in Spain for backpackers are […]

August 11, 2015 Photo credit: Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press As the Middle East keeps boiling due to conflicts between governments and religious extremists, the heat emitted from the region spreads through the furthermost parts of the World. In a statement, the Leader of the Conservative Party and the current Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper said that […]

January 5, 2018 2018 is shaping up to be a great year to fulfil some wanderlust as Belarus, China and Kazakhstan relax their visa policies. But be warned as there are certain terms and conditions you will have to comply with to visit these countries without a visa in 2018.  Photo by: Irene2005 Belarus Belarus is extending […]

January 19, 2018 Are you daring enough to venture from the tourist traps and step into the muddy, fragile and sometimes hostile ecosystems found below our Earth’s surface? Caving, or spelunking is an extreme sport that takes you into the mysterious underworld for a physically challenging and enlightening experience. Here are some of the most spectacular […]

March 24, 2016 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 of life’s challenging stages – […]

November 7, 2017 Photo by: rawpixel.com In recent years, the millennial generation (defined as those born roughly between 1982 and 2002) has been blamed for killing a number of industries in cold blood. Scarred by the Great Recession of the late 2000s and early 2010s, Generation Y’s spending habits are quite different than those of previous generations. As a […]

November 23, 2017 After two months of seismic activity, Mount Agung slowly began to erupt this week, with smoke pluming upwards 700m from the peak of the volcano. More than 145,000 Balinese residents have fled their homes to escape the threat of the eruption when the volcano alert was raised to its maximum level of […]

September 8, 2015 Do you love extremes? Do you enjoy the sight of endless sand dunes, rock formations and vast spaces? If you are not scared of loneliness and being far from every sign of civilization, then remember your basic survival skills and get ready for your desert adventure! Photo by Trip & Travel Blog. Sahara The […]

January 6, 2016 Religious pilgrimages are not always for the religious, sometimes visiting a sacred site or taking part in a religious pilgrimage can be spiritually significant, historically important or culturally interesting to a non-religious, but open-minded, adventure traveler as well. Here are some of the world’s most important religious pilgrimages for adventure travelers. Photo By: […]

September 4, 2015 Adventure and travel is not only for humans, since our furry little friends don’t just make great companions at home, but also on the road. You’ve heard of the stories of the cat that walked miles to come home, the dog that will follow its owner round the world, and more recently the cat […]

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe April 1, 2016 By Ildi Amon With spring, summer and autumn upon us this is the perfect time of year to go camping. Whether you’re packing a sleeping bag and camping in the wild, or finding a campsite with amenities like shower blocks and electricity, there’s nothing quite like the joy […]

August 17, 2015 Thailand’s capital Bangkok got hit by an explosion on Monday evening, around 7 pm local time during rush hour. According to officials, a bomb on a motorbike has detonated near Rajprasong junction in district Pathum Wan, in front of Erawan Shrine. The shrine is a Hindu place of worship and also a popular […]