Adventure

January 7, 2016 There’s nothing weirder than walking around a location that looks strangely familiar as the backdrop from a famous movie. Spotting where Hollywood stars stood or where certain scenes were filmed is a a fun activity – and not just for movie-buffs. Some people love certain movies or series so much that they […]

April 28, 2016 Recently, travel enthusiasts are bothered with the question of how to use Google Destinations as it is the new revolutionary tool of Google which is dedicated to travelers solely. There is no single month that Google leaves us without a new technological development. The new tool of Google, Destinations has revolutionary features […]

November 20, 2015 There’s something incredibly romantic about hot air balloon flights. The thought of silently floating through the sky in a huge basket, with simply the sound of the gas burner filling the giant, colourful balloon above, as you are steered over a majestic location has a certain tranquility to it. While hot air […]

August 4, 2015 In recent airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, lead by Saudi Arabia and its allies, another of the nation’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites have been damaged. The old town of Yemen’s capital Sana’a has suffered severe destruction during the bombing. Three houses have been completely destroyed and since the ancient buildings […]

February 16, 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 […]

August 24, 2015 Another important remnant of antique culture has been destroyed by ISIS. The group has allegedly detonated a huge amount of explosives in the Temple of Baalshamin in Syria’s ancient oasis city of Palmyra, which lead to the destruction of the temple’s inner area and the collapse of the outer columns. The country’s […]

December 16, 2015 South India, especially Tamil Nadu and the Chennai region, was hit by record-breaking monsoon rains this November and December. More than 400 people died, and almost two million were forced to leave their homes as a result of the South India flood disaster. Even a week after the raining stopped some areas […]

August 17, 2015 Picture: Roman Harak The Chernobyl Disaster has changed the development of our civilization and the way we see nuclear energy forever. Still today, almost 30 years later, there is an exclusion zone of 30 km radius around the power plant in Central Ukraine, that can’t be inhabited for several thousands of years. […]

November 18, 2015 When it comes to skiing in Europe, it might not be the first country to come to mind (who can compete with France and Switzerland, right?) but Poland should not be underestimated for the ski resorts it contributes to the European winter experience. Most skiing in Poland is centered in the south, […]

August 27, 2015 Photo by: Maarten Takens For most of us who live in moderate climates, the moment it dips below zero degrees Celsius we tend to label the weather as “Siberian”. However, when your average winter in Siberia can drop down to temperatures of -40 to 50°C, that’s the equivalent of comparing a Canadian winter with […]

March 17, 2016 One of the most common places for backpackers to stay is in hostels. Hostels are more common and popular than ever, and there are new types of hostels seemingly springing up everywhere. From traditional backpacker hostels, to party hostels and even creatively themed hostels to get you in the vibe. Find out […]

February 17, 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 […]

October 28, 2015 Winter is finally here, and the skiing season is fast approaching. Finding a good slope seems to be harder and harder every year; either not enough snow, or the slopes are not fast enough.  Does the perfect slope exist? Will we ever be able to have it all: perfect snow, perfcet slopes […]

January 9, 2018 The rainforests are such special places on our planet that offer a myriad of reasons to visit. Venturing into one promises to be a truly memorable experience. Before you go, however, it’s important to be an informed adventurer and take certain factors into consideration. This short guide to rainforest adventure travel will […]