November 19, 2015 Alyssa Azar, the 18 year old Australian climber is preparing to try climbing Mt Everest for the third time, with a goal to become the youngest ever Australian to reach the summit and conquer the Everest. In her first attempt, Azar escaped an avalanche that killed 16 sherpas in April 2014. She […]
Man versus Horse Marathon Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel in Western Europe August 31, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Image credit: Ivan Lian UK’s smallest town Llanwrtyd Wells hosted one of the weirdest sports competitions in the world for the 30th time on Sunday. Around 130 people jumped in the murky water in order to be the World Bog Snorkelling champion. The rules of the […]
Journalist Paul Salopek is Trekking the World on Foot – Adventure Herald
December 6, 2017 In 2013, Paul Salopek set out from Ethiopia for a seven-year walk around the world and is trekking the world on foot. Photo by: MaxPixel For the past four years, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has been tracing the footsteps of our most ancient ancestors who once left Africa to settle in other parts […]
Adventure Travel in South America Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel Destinations November 28, 2017 By Fiona Henry David Thoreau once said: “We can never have enough of nature…We must be refreshed by the sight of inexhaustible vigour, vast and titanic features, the sea-coast with its wrecks, the wilderness with its living and its decaying trees, the thunder-cloud, and the rain which lasts three weeks and […]
Pre-Lenten Festivals: Venice Carnival – Adventure Herald
February 8, 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 […]
Ryanair Announces New Flights to Jordan from March – Adventure Herald
February 6, 2018 Adventure travel in Jordan is set to become more accessible as Ryanair announces new flights to two Jordanian destinations. The low-cost flight provider has announced 10 services to Ammam, the capital and four services to Aqaba, a south-eastern city. Ryanair has said the new routes will carry 500,000 travelers a year to […]
informed traveler Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel Destinations October 14, 2015 By Barbara Few countries equally fascinate and scare Westerners like India does. With completely different culture, religion and history, India can pose quite a challenge to the adventure traveler, but fear not, with our tips for traveling to India you’ll be able to circumnavigate all sandtraps and to solely focus […]
The Andes Adventure Travel – Adventure Herald
February 3, 2016 The Andes are at once the longest and – outside of Asia – the highest mountain range in the world. Located in South America nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes offers everything from desert scenes to gigantic snowcapped peaks. Add some volcanos into the mix and some tropical jungles, […]
All About ATV Racing for Beginners – Adventure Herald
June 21, 2016 All-terrain vehicles – more commonly known in the abbreviated form as ATV – are becoming increasingly popular in motor sports and extreme sports. These automobiles are also known as quad bikes or 4-wheelers, and our guide to ATV racing for beginners will explain why this extreme motor sport is growing in popularity. Photo […]
5 Must-See Historical Temples in India – Adventure Herald
December 29, 2017 No matter your religious affiliation, anyone can be awe-struck and inspired by the magnificent craftsmanship and architectural feats the many temples in India. These beautiful places of worship draw visitors from all over the world for an otherworldly experience. Here are just some of the most incredible temples in India you must visit. Photo […]
Mountaineering Tips Archives – Adventure Herald
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 […]
Nobukazu Kuriki Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel in Southeast Asia August 24, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Image credit: Alejandro Pinto Nepal decided to reopen Mount Everest to climbers for the first time since the deadly avalanche which was triggered by the massive earthquake. Nepal ended the spring climbing season due to the fatality of the avalanche which killed 19 mountaineers in April. […]
How to Get Into Motor Sports – Adventure Herald
July 14, 2016 There’s a wide world of motor sports out there, so if you’re a rev head look no further than this quick guide on how to get into motor sports through some of the weirdest, most wonderful and biggest auto sports events in the world – including how you can participate. Photo By: SuperCar-RoadTrip.fr […]
Unusual Gap Year Ideas – Adventure Herald
March 31, 2016 Gap years are more popular than ever, with thousands of people taking 12 months off between school and uni, as a break from university or after finishing studies but before heading off to full-time work. It can be great if you need a break from studies, or if you’re a bit stuck […]
