Adventure Travel in Antarctica November 4, 2015 By Ildi Amon We can all agree that the average extremely fit person could run a marathon if they trained hard enough, but the following crazy extreme marathons are for the ultra-fit, who can not only run 42.195 kilometers in a reasonable time under normal conditions, but can also […]

Adventure Travel in the Balkans April 20, 2016 By Ildi Amon Many of the Balkan countries have had their fair share of troubles, particularly in the 90s where various wars broke out in the region. And, while you can still see the scars in many of these former-Yugoslavian countries, and it’s important to visit museums and significant sites […]

Adventure Travel Destinations April 11, 2016 By Ildi Amon We recently wrote about the weirdest hostels to stay in in the world. That list included spending the night in a jumbo jet, a converted prison, in a cave, and on the rooftop of a Moroccan riad. But it’s not just backpackers who get to stay in […]

Adventure Travel Destinations September 4, 2015 By Jennifer Tucked away between Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey, Armenia is a country that falls of the radar for most, and sometimes gets picked up in the mainstream media thanks to Kim Kardashian and her Klan. However, don’t let the Kardashian Konnection put you off this amazing and underrated […]

Backpacking Tips March 29, 2016 By Ildi Amon Looking for a guide to hitchhiking 101? We’ve got you covered with what hitchhiking actually is, how to hitchhike, and all importantly whether hitchhiking is safe. If you just don’t have enough money to get from point A to point B, or there’s no public transport to your […]

Adventure Travel News August 25, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Image Credit: European Parliament Schengen Agreement is a vital part of the European Union due to its dedication to remove the borders and highlighting the human right of free travel. Removing borders was a utopian idea since there was a strict iron curtain in the middle of […]

Adventure Travel in Southeast Asia February 3, 2016 By Ildi Amon Southeast Asia is one of the most popular backpacking destinations on earth. Relatively cheap and tourist friendly, it’s a magnet for people in their 20s taking a gap year to backpack around this magnificent part of the world. Whether you’re into beaches and islands, full moon […]

Extreme Travel Adventures July 21, 2016 By Ildi Amon BMX is a shortened form of the term ‘bicycle motocross’ – and really this adventure sport is a kind of cross between cycling and motocross motorbike riding. In this short explainer we’ll explain all about BMX riding – how the BMX bikes are different, where you can […]

Adventure Travel in Sub-Saharan Africa December 22, 2015 By Ildi Amon The enchanting land of Africa is a popular continent for adventure travelers looking for a magical experience, and sub-Saharan Africa is a choose-your-own-adventure story just waiting to be told. From experiencing the local way of life, to seeing treasured animals during a safari, and to getting […]

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe November 18, 2015 By Ildi Amon 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 […]

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe April 1, 2016 By Ildi Amon With spring, summer and autumn upon us this is the perfect time of year to go camping. Whether you’re packing a sleeping bag and camping in the wild, or finding a campsite with amenities like shower blocks and electricity, there’s nothing quite like the joy […]

Extreme Travel Adventures August 9, 2016 By Ildi Amon These cool ideas for high-rise adventures will have you seeking out thrills in urban landscapes, in some of the world’s biggest metropolises. Photo By: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Sky-Rise Slide In Los Angeles, the US Bank Tower has this year added a fun-factor to what is otherwise an ordinary […]

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe October 16, 2015 By Ildi Amon Adventurous travel is about more than just how many extreme sports you try, ticking off the famous sites, and whether you “head off-the-beaten-path” to a non-touristy bar. Adventurous travel should also be about experiencing some of the real local culture, including both the bizarre and the […]

Adventure Travel in Central Asia August 6, 2015 By Keremcan Ayhan Last month, Kazakhstan announced that 19 new nations would be exempted from the visa requirements if they planned their stay not more than 15 days. It meant that travelers from Austria, Britain, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, […]