December 27, 2017 Skiing and snowboarding are two of the ultimate exhilarating winter extreme sports. Like all extreme sports, however, they also come with risks which you need to be aware of before hitting the slopes. Having the proper equipment is essential, but so is knowing how to use it. Here are some essential safety […]

June 30, 2016 Some of the longest non-stop flights go from Auckland to Dubai; from Singapore to San Francisco, from Melbourne to Doha; from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney; and from Johannesburg to Atlanta. These flights are 16-17 plus hours! However, even a much shorter long-haul flight of 10+ hours can be a massive drainer. In […]

November 10, 2017 Health officials in Madagascar are trying to control the spread of a deadlier than usual plague outbreak, described as the worst in 50 years largely concentrated in Madagascar’s two largest cities of Antananarivo and Toamasina. Read on for the main facts that travelers to Madagascar during plague season need to know. Photo by: Leonora Enkling Travelers […]

December 12, 2017 In breaking adventure travel news, Lonely Planet has reported trends for this year and next that show travelers increasingly booking trips to nature-rich adventure travel destinations. Now more than ever, we are turning more towards nature-based accommodation and adventure. 2018 will likely see a huge increase of this type of tourism as it’s […]

September 9, 2015 Extreme ironing is one of the craziest extreme sports that you probably haven’t heard about. It is largely known as the thrill of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt. It is based on your creativity since extreme ironing rules are way simpler than the table manners that […]

January 22, 2018 Lawn mower racing is a much-loved pastime across the world with plenty of dedicated riders. Created as a sport intended to reject sponsorship and commercialization, this activity’s affordability makes it a great deal of fun easily accessible for anybody out there with a need for speed. So where did this unorthodox, yet down-to-earth extreme sport come from? […]

November 29, 2017 We can probably all agree, that in general, commuting sucks. Hours spent crammed into a crowded bus or train could be much better spent doing something productive, relaxing or sleeping (or on adventure travel). But our 5 weird and alternative ways to commute to work will make commuting much more fun! Aside from exposure […]

May 22, 2016 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 of these beaches 😉 Photo […]

December 11, 2017 This past year of 2017 was officially named the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development” by the U.N. and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has spent the year promoting responsible travel around the world. Part of the campaign centres on the concept of “Travel. Enjoy. Respect.” which encourages tourists to use travel […]

January 18, 2016 Ah, don’t you just love millennials? These youngsters born between about 1980 and the early 2000s are a generation taking the world by storm. According to United Nations estimates some 200 million of them hit the road each year and you can find them the world over from famous tourist destinations to off-the-beaten path hidden […]

November 8, 2017 Photo by: Thomas Depenbusch When to Visit The cheapest time to visit is between May and June. Bali is located roughly 8 degrees south of the equator, and so it has a tropical, warm and humid climate all year round with two main distinct seasons:  dry (between May and September) and rainy (October to […]

February 9, 2018 In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is set to be the site of several ecotourism projects and conservation efforts contributing to the protection and nurturing of the environment, as well […]

November 29, 2017 Good news for all UK based thrill seekers! A 48-acre Parkwood site in Sheffield, formerly a derelict ski village, will become a $30.5 million EXTREME branded world-class sports, leisure and accommodation development. “Bringing this area back into use as part of a truly global package of sports facilities, accommodation and other leisure pursuits […]

November 16, 2017 Friends and family fear for his safety as the intrepid explorer Benedict Allen goes missing in the remote jungle of Papua New Guinea. Photo source: Skitterphoto The intrepid British explorer was due back in the Capital of Port Moresby on Sunday to take a flight to Hong Kong for a talk he was to […]