March 1, 2016 The Pyrenees are kind of considered the poor cousin of the French Alps, yet this is unjustified because the Pyrenees are a glorious mountain range straddling the France-Spain border and offer a more rustic experience than most other European mountain ranges for year-round sports lovers. There isn’t the ritz and glitz of the […]

July 28, 2015 Indonesia, an archipelago consisting of 17,500 islands between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean, is seemingly a tropical paradise. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire though makes it a quite dangerous one, since the islands of the nation have the most active volcanoes of the whole ring and has hit […]

November 16, 2015 People who are rock climbing fanatics are generally the types who love nothing more than testing their physical strength on cliff-faces and mountain-sides, usually with the assistance of safety of ropes, foot-holds, and even a partner to assist if there’s a problem. But free climbers and free soloists take this thrilling adventure sport to a whole […]

October 12, 2015 There have been two freaky incidents on suspension bridges this month; one in New Zealand, the other in China. The news comes just a few days after we published an article on scary suspension bridges you DO want to cross, and these two hair-raising incidents are a reminder of just how frightening suspension bridges can […]

February 5, 2016 Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures somehow 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 is one specific […]

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 […]

August 5, 2016 Bus trips don’t always have to be the dreary daily-grind we all try to escape from during holidays. The following local bus trips with epic scenery will jolt you out of your every-day, and they will be an enriching part of your adventure travels – not just a functional way to get […]

November 15, 2017 Whether you are planning an unforgettable adventure proposal, looking for the ultimate adventurous honeymoon destination or looking to reconnect with your partner in a wild and exciting setting, there is no denying that adventure travel and romance go well together. While travelling alone is definitely a great thing to do, and some […]

August 9, 2016 These cool ideas for high-rise adventures will have you seeking out thrills in urban landscapes, in some of the world’s biggest metropolises. Photo By: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Sky-Rise Slide By: Corevertical In Los Angeles, the US Bank Tower has this year added a fun-factor to what is otherwise an ordinary glass high-rise building. […]

March 1, 2016 Jumping out of a plane is an exhilarating experience. It’s just so counter intuitive to have the plane door open in mid-air and then position yourself to be sitting on the edge of that open door with your legs dangling out thousands of feet up from solid ground. This already goes against […]

March 5, 2016 Backpacking in North America won’t disappoint adventure travelers. There is the incredible variety of landscapes and cultural experiences offered by the United States; the rugged beauty of Canada and the US state of Alaska; and the tequila-inspired parties and “gringo trail” backpacking route of Mexico. Backpackers love North America, so here’s everything you need to […]

January 19, 2016 Most of us conjure images of red rolling sand dunes next to a bright blue, cloudless sky when we think of desert scenes. But the most beautiful deserts in the world are made of various kinds of deserts, some are made up of vast salt planes, others have shrubs and cacti, others […]

September 11, 2015 If you’ve always wanted to get an insider’s view on participating in one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Adventures, this is your chance! The legendary Mumbai Xpress Tuk-Tuk-Rally, one of the Rickshaw Challenges the Travel Scientists offer throughout the year, has finished just a few weeks ago and participant Jamie Lafferty, a Scottish […]

August 3, 2015 Chances are good, that Americans might have significantly less hassle getting a visa for Brazil during the Olympic Summer Games in 2016. Currently US citizens have to apply in advance for a Brazilian visa in the embassy closest to their place of residence, providing a proof of income and different other documents […]