Adventure Travel in North America November 6, 2015 By Ildi Amon Whether you’re a young backpacker, an intrepid traveler, or you’ve quit your corporate job and you’re yearning for adventure, then it must be said that the United States is known to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. So if […]

Adventure Travel News October 5, 2015 By Barbara   Due to adverse weather Sarah Outen had to interrupt her epic quest to circumnavigate the northern hemisphere eastwards only by bike, kayak and rowing boat. She found herself in the middle of the Atlantic quickly approaching hurricane Joaquin with wind speeds of up to 60 knots and […]

Adventure Travel in Sub-Saharan Africa December 22, 2015 By Ildi Amon The enchanting land of Africa is a popular continent for adventure travelers looking for a magical experience, and sub-Saharan Africa is a choose-your-own-adventure story just waiting to be told. From experiencing the local way of life, to seeing treasured animals during a safari, and to getting […]

Adventure Travel in Western Europe November 13, 2015 By Ildi Amon Winter in Europe is yet again upon us, and if the thought of the chilly weather and snowfall makes your heart melt, then you’re likely to be preparing your skiing or snowboarding gear and planning your winter holidays. While Switzerland is not for bargain hunters, […]

Adventure Travel in the Balkans April 20, 2016 By Ildi Amon Many of the Balkan countries have had their fair share of troubles, particularly in the 90s where various wars broke out in the region. And, while you can still see the scars in many of these former-Yugoslavian countries, and it’s important to visit museums and significant sites […]

Adventure Travel Destinations April 11, 2016 By Ildi Amon We recently wrote about the weirdest hostels to stay in in the world. That list included spending the night in a jumbo jet, a converted prison, in a cave, and on the rooftop of a Moroccan riad. But it’s not just backpackers who get to stay in […]

Adventure Travel in Antarctica November 4, 2015 By Ildi Amon We can all agree that the average extremely fit person could run a marathon if they trained hard enough, but the following crazy extreme marathons are for the ultra-fit, who can not only run 42.195 kilometers in a reasonable time under normal conditions, but can also […]

Extreme Sports February 26, 2016 By Ildi Amon There are so many places to Scuba dive and so many styles of diving that each dive can seem special because you never know what you will discover underwater. But if you’re ready to add a twist to your diving or pick up some new skills then there […]

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 […]

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 in Central Asia December 14, 2015 By Ildi Amon Siberia is that place often stereotyped as faraway, freezing cold, and devoid of much to see or do. But this description couldn’t be further from the truth (except for maybe the faraway part). Sibera is a vast area of land in the eastern part of Russia […]

Adventure Travel in Oceania February 15, 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 special […]

Backpacking Tips March 22, 2016 By Ildi Amon For first-time backpackers there are plenty of surprising things you’ll learn while backpacking. Because packing a bag and heading off on an adventure of a lifetime is not so much about seeing the sites but about learning about the world and yourself! Photo By: Moyan Brenn The World […]

Adventure Travel News August 27, 2015 By Barbara Tropical storm Erika is approaching the Northern Caribbean with winds up to 45mph. It is expected to slow down, but tropical storm warnings have been issued for Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Culebra, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba and St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and […]