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 is one specific […]
Have you been to cities that never close down? Like New York, and Rio, and old London town? Well, no matter how far or how wide you roam, if you still call Australia home – or even if you don’t – here’s your “how to celebrate Australia Day essential guide.” Photo By: Eva Rinaldi What […]
No yachting race around the world seems to get quite as much attention as the Sydney to Hobart. After Christmas the world’s sailing-lovers turn their attention to Australia for a daring ocean race that has seen tragedies and triumphs over the past 70 years. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is considered by many to be […]
Papua New Guinea is a mysterious land that seemingly few know much about, and it’s certainly not on the typical tourist-route. However, for adventure travellers – with plenty of planning and street smarts – Papua New Guinea is undoubtedly a treasure trove. Just remember that Papua New Guinea is not 100% safe (although you could argue […]
Image Credit: Gregory “Slobirdr” Smith Look forward to travelling to Western Australia next year, to pass amazing time underwater with your 45,000 kg friend! Australian government is going to let travelers swim with majestic humpback whales at the World Heritate Site of Ningaloo Marine Park from next year, joining the small number of places – Mexico, […]
Ever wanted to grab a caravan, motorhome or a 4×4, a surfboard and a guitar and set off on a road trip around Australia? If yes, then you’re in luck. One of the world’s longest national highways takes you on a grand journey right around the continent. Along the way you’ll pass through all of the country’s […]
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 brilliant parts. Of course, one of the most important parts […]
Now, that we’ve already learned how not to starve or to catch a nasty parasite through our drinking water, it is time to turn our attention to the really unpleasant things: all the little mosquitoes, spiders, ants, ticks, leeches and similarly popular creatures, we just can’t avoid in a tropical jungle. And last but not […]
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 is a huge country – it takes days do […]
So you got lost in the jungle. Good news first: your chances for survival in a jungle environment are comparatively high. There is plenty of water, countless food sources, and the risk of freezing to death in the tropics is also relatively low. Additionally it is actually quite hard to get lost in the jungle. Much […]
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,…
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…
