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, where the Tatra […]
People who are rock climbing fanatics are generally the types who love nothing more than testing their physical strength on cliff-faces and mountain-sides, usually with the assistance of safety of ropes, foot-holds, and even a partner to assist if there’s a problem. But free climbers and free soloists take this thrilling adventure sport to a whole new level. If […]
No matter whether it is your first ever adventure travel in life or your first ever step outside Europe, or your first ever trip to Asia – Bhutan has every reason to be on the top of your list. Is that just for its beauty? Not really. This land-locked, mountainous region has a harmonious blend […]
Winter in Europe is yet again upon us, and if the thought of the chilly weather and snowfall makes your heart melt, then you’re likely to be preparing your skiing or snowboarding gear and planning your winter holidays. While Switzerland is not for bargain hunters, the Swiss Alps are undoubtedly home to some of the […]
Volcanos can be equal parts brutal and beautiful, and some of the world’s most active volcanos are open to climbers. While they might not be frothing molten red lava during your climb, there’s always that feeling that at any moment the ground you’re walking on could erupt right underneath you. Don’t worry it probably won’t though, […]
The ski resorts of the Central Alps, aka the Austrian Alps, are a magnet for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. Much of the eastern part of Austria is peppered with ski resorts, whether it’s perfect powder, summer skiing or après-ski luxury you’re after. With the winter season kicking off, and to help make […]
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 brave extreme weather conditions like icy snow or high altitude. Do […]
Ah skiing in France that idealic winter holiday destination for snow sports lovers. Just saying “we’re going skiing in France” makes you sound posh, and like you’d know what you’re doing on the slopes – and after. But for beginners through to double black diamond hacks, France’s ski resorts are usually the premier destination for skiers and snowboarders during […]
Climbing can be both divine and dangerous. It’s not that mountaineering was ever not popular, but it seems that with the release of the new film “Everest,” there’s been a renewed interest in the world’s famous summits. While, the film depicts the triumph and tragedy of the world’s highest mountain, not all of well-known mountains […]
Recently we wrote about Germany’s longest suspension bridge, the newly opened Geierley Rope Suspension Bridge. It got us thinking about some of the world’s scariest suspension bridges. Then we heard reports that China’s new Yuntaishan Glass Bridge, which was an engineering feat because it’s made entirely of glass, has started cracking! Yikes! So what are […]
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…
