January 16, 2018 Glaciers, as well as being amazing phenomena for us to behold, are extremely precious as they hold the majority of the world’s freshwater supply. If they were to all melt tomorrow, the world’s water levels would rise by a whopping 70 meters. At present, many of the world’s glaciers are melting at […]
The World's Scariest Tourist Attractions – Adventure Herald
August 3, 2016 Is a holiday for you incomplete without a deaf-defying, hair-raising adventure? If so, these are some of our favourites among the world’s scariest tourist attractions from Asia to Africa and even Europe! Photo By: Joepyrek Devil’s Pool, Zambia Photo By: Joepyrek Would you bathe at the edge of one of the biggest […]
Active and Outdoor Adventures in Morocco Not to be Missed – Adventure Herald
January 15, 2018 Outside of the bustling vibrant towns and cities of this North African kingdom, there is plenty of active and outdoor adventure to be had in Morocco whose landscape almost appears to have been designed for adventure and exploration. Here are some active and outdoor adventures in Morocco you’d be crazy to miss! […]
Places to Visit Before They Disappear or Change Forever
May 25, 2016 Things change. Things are always changing and the world, as a living and breathing organism, is always on the go. While climate change and other human factors are changing iconic places like the Great Barrier Reef at record speed, other places are changing socially, while yet others (like Palmyra in Syria) have […]
7 Strange Weather Phenomena and Where to See Them – Adventure Herald
January 8, 2018 The weather is frequently a topic of conversation because of how often it can change. The weather phenomena on this list, however, are rare, breath-taking and something you’ll really want to talk about if you get the chance to witness them. Find out which adventure travel destinations you need to visit in order to […]
The Funniest Car Rallies in the World – Adventure Herald
June 28, 2016 Car rallies don’t always have to be hyper competitive. Some of the funniest car rallies in the world are more about having a bit of a laugh and challenging yourself when things go wrong. But despite these amusing car rallies sounding sometimes absurd, don’t be fooled – once you hit the road, […]
New Adventure Tourism Developments in India Underway – Adventure Herald
November 28, 2017 New adventure tourism developments in India are taking place in various regions across the country, in activities that include water sports, aero sports and ecotourism. Photo by: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF Dehradun – Water and Aero Sports In Dehradun, training will be provided to local youths in adventure activities. A project which will […]
Your Car Rally Survival Guide | Adventure Herald
August 12, 2015 As our friends on the Caucasian Challenge get ready to hit the road next week, we meditated on the fact that sometimes car rallies are quite the test of endurance. So much can go wrong, and when you’re on a rally, whether you’re in the Alps or in the Gobi Desert, you’re […]
The World's Most Famous Roller Blading Destinations For Summer – Adventure Herald
July 22, 2016 Get around some of the hottest tourist destinations using one of the funnest adventure sports. Here are the world’s most famous roller blading destinations for summer. Photo By: Fabien Brooke New York City, United States Photo By: Lawrence Lu The grandest city of earth, New York, elicits many images: yellow taxis, Carrie Bradshaw, […]
Wondrous Waterfalls: The World's Biggest Waterfalls – Adventure Herald
May 17, 2016 Standing under a giant waterfall will have you in awe of mother nature, and the power of gallons of water thundering down the side of a gorge or cliff-face. We’ve already written about insane natural water slides, but what are the world’s biggest waterfalls that are actually some of nature’s most beautiful […]
tim holmes Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel News November 20, 2015 By Duvessa (Image credit: Endurance 100 Expedition) 100 years ago, an expedition to the South Pole, called the Weddell Sea party, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, had to abandon their ship Endurance as it got icebound and consequently halt the journey midway. Relatives of Sir James Wordie, the Scottish geologist and […]
How to Prepare For a Car Rally – Adventure Herald
July 13, 2016 Car rallies are staged racing events that take place often on public roads, in unusual conditions or in unusual vehicles. Car rallies are generally team events, and while some rallies are for the pros, many rallies are made up of a group of auto enthusiasts who are either looking for a challenge […]
Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen as Millions of Desperate Civilians Left Without Aid – Adventure Herald
November 24, 2017 The ongoing civil war has culminated in a horrifying humanitarian crisis in Yemen, as the rest of the world turns a blind eye. Photo by: Julien Harneis Before 2011, Yemen was once a tourist destination and home to a rich and beautiful culture. Its natural environment was labeled the most alien-looking place on […]
antacrtica Archives – Adventure Herald
Adventure Travel Destinations September 24, 2015 By Barbara Standup paddling, short SUP, is on its way to become the world’s most popular watersport and seemingly nothing can stop it. You can hardly find any beach, river or lake without at least one SUP enthusiast floating over the water, sparking curiosity for the sport in more and more […]
