Informed Traveler December 23, 2015 By Ildi Amon Extreme sports that involve jumping off high cliffs or tall buildings with the aid of some kind of contraption like a hang glider, paraglider, parachute or wingsuit are becoming increasingly popular. It seems that almost each month some kind of new feat is being achieved by a daring […]

Adventure Travel News November 3, 2015 By Ildi Amon The 1st World Indigenous Games have ended at the weekend. Held in Brazil over a 10-day period the event was a combination of sporting and cultural programs. Dozens of delegations of Indigenous peoples from around the world including from Australia, Russia, Ethiopia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Brazil […]

Europe Adventure Travel News November 21, 2017 By Fiona Last month, professional rock climber Angela Eiter made history.  She successfully free climbed the ‘La Planta de Shiva,’ in Villanueva del Rosario, Spain, one of the world’s most difficult ascents and was the first woman to ever do so. Hailing from Imst, Austra, Angela ‘Angy’ Eiter, age 31, […]

Adventure Travel Destinations September 14, 2015 By Jennifer Europe’s top north-western corner on the Baltic Sea is often forgotten about while many struggle to pin point it on a map. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are countries that can offer much to adventurous travelers with adrenaline pumping activities from driving across a frozen sea to bungee jumping out […]

Adventure Travel Destinations July 28, 2015 By Jennifer Our Earth is an amazing place, and one we often take for granted. While globalization has placed a McDonalds on each street corner and it feels like tarmac has eaten away all the bad roads we crave for our motoring adventures, nature is still an amazing place and […]

Adventure Travel in North America November 6, 2015 By Ildi Amon Whether you’re a young backpacker, an intrepid traveler, or you’ve quit your corporate job and you’re yearning for adventure, then it must be said that the United States is known to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. So if […]

Adventure Travel Destinations July 20, 2016 By Ildi Amon You don’t have to be an elite cyclist to enjoy the Tour de France or the Giro d’Italia. The views along the racing trails of some of the world’s top cycling events are made for adventure travellers who want to explore the world while checking out pro […]

Adventure Travel in South Asia October 8, 2015 By Ildi Amon As the advertising slogan goes: Incredible India! Even if you’ve never been, you can conjure the vibrant imagery of Bollywood dancers, rainbows of sarees, deep yellow curries, the hues of the landscape, and the impressive architecture. Then there are the sounds of the cities, the peace of the […]

Adventure Travel Destinations August 11, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Photo credit: sunriseOdyssey Imagine a hiking route which is embroidered by the vivid hues of nature! The Lycian Way goes beyond your imagination offering a breathtaking trekking route by the turquoise Mediterranean Sea and green hills of southern Turkey. Along the 535 kilometer-long hiking route, you can encounter many […]

Adventure Travel Destinations August 3, 2015 By Barbara Trying to escape the tourist crowds and their selfie sticks? Looking for a real adventure? Here are our top 10 destinations to get off the beaten track and find the best tourist free adventure destinations! Kozara, Bosnia and Herzegovina Located between the rivers Una, Sava, Sana and Vrbas, […]

Adventure Travel in North America October 20, 2015 By Ildi Amon Many have seeing the Northern Lights on their so-called bucket lists. Those incredible green, red, yellow, purple or blue ribbons of light that appear above the world’s northernmost regions. The dancing lights are a phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis, and from a handful of lucky northern countries you […]

Adventure Travel in Oceania October 8, 2015 By Ildi Amon Are you heading to the land Down Under? Australia. That alluring place in the southern hemisphere known for its natural wonders: red deserts, famous beaches and coral reefs. It’s a tourist magnet, which is little surprise given there’s no shortage of world famous sights. Remember Australia […]

Backpacking Tips March 30, 2016 By Ildi Amon Fancy sleeping in a jumbo jet? Or a treetop? Or in a prison cell? These unique backpacker hostels will make your stay – not just your holiday – unique! Photo By: Dar Soukaina Cave Hostels, Goreme Goreme, in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, is famous for its “fairy chimney” rock-formations. […]

Adventure Travel in Central Asia September 28, 2015 By Ildi Amon Climbing to the highest point on earth is as alluring to many people as it is dangerous. Yet, no matter how many stories we hear about the perils of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest there are still, of course, those willing to take […]