December 16, 2015 South India, especially Tamil Nadu and the Chennai region, was hit by record-breaking monsoon rains this November and December. More than 400 people died, and almost two million were forced to leave their homes as a result of the South India flood disaster. Even a week after the raining stopped some areas […]

August 17, 2015 Picture: Roman Harak The Chernobyl Disaster has changed the development of our civilization and the way we see nuclear energy forever. Still today, almost 30 years later, there is an exclusion zone of 30 km radius around the power plant in Central Ukraine, that can’t be inhabited for several thousands of years. […]

November 18, 2015 When it comes to skiing in Europe, it might not be the first country to come to mind (who can compete with France and Switzerland, right?) but Poland should not be underestimated for the ski resorts it contributes to the European winter experience. Most skiing in Poland is centered in the south, […]

August 27, 2015 Photo by: Maarten Takens For most of us who live in moderate climates, the moment it dips below zero degrees Celsius we tend to label the weather as “Siberian”. However, when your average winter in Siberia can drop down to temperatures of -40 to 50°C, that’s the equivalent of comparing a Canadian winter with […]

March 17, 2016 One of the most common places for backpackers to stay is in hostels. Hostels are more common and popular than ever, and there are new types of hostels seemingly springing up everywhere. From traditional backpacker hostels, to party hostels and even creatively themed hostels to get you in the vibe. Find out […]

February 17, 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 […]

October 28, 2015 Winter is finally here, and the skiing season is fast approaching. Finding a good slope seems to be harder and harder every year; either not enough snow, or the slopes are not fast enough.  Does the perfect slope exist? Will we ever be able to have it all: perfect snow, perfcet slopes […]

January 9, 2018 The rainforests are such special places on our planet that offer a myriad of reasons to visit. Venturing into one promises to be a truly memorable experience. Before you go, however, it’s important to be an informed adventurer and take certain factors into consideration. This short guide to rainforest adventure travel will […]

September 15, 2015 Schengen Agreement is once again under the spotlight after Germany’s decision to re-establish border controls on its border with Austria. Schengen Agreement has been a highly debated topic in the European Union since the genesis of huge influx of refugees from the Middle Eastern countries to the borders of the European Union. […]

August 27, 2015 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 Nevis, St. Maarten, St. […]

March 9, 2016 Countries in South Asia like India and East Asia like China are popular backpacking destinations individually, in their own right. Countries from Japan to Nepal each warrant several months to explore both because of the size of the area but also because of the sheer number of sites to see in each place. […]

August 11, 2015 As a heatwave engulfs the Middle East, Iran hasn’t had it easy. In Bandar Mahshahr in the Persian Gulf, thermometers shot up to a whopping 74°C (165°F) “heat index”, which is the measurement of how hot it feels for the body, on Friday, 7 August 2015. The temperature might not be absolute, but […]

September 29, 2015 Is it a whale? Is it a shark? No, this beautifully majestic giant of the ocean is actually a huge fish, NOT the scary “Jaws” kind of shark – despite its name. Famous for their spotty complexion and their big mouths they’re filter feeders, meaning they open up wide and let water rush into their […]

Adventure Travel Destinations August 11, 2015 By Jennifer Who says city breaks have to be boring? While zipping over to Paris or London, even New York, can be an adventure in itself, a few days’ break in a big city hardly makes the books for adventure travel. However, as travelers and adventurers, we like to think […]