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Is North Korea About to Become the Next Surf Destination?
Photo: Jo If you’re a surfer and you’re fed up with all the usual spots to grab a wave, maybe…
Introduction of e-Visa in Kenya
Picture: Diana Robinson From the 1st September 2015, Kenya will introduce an e-Visa system, replacing the currently available visa…
La Tomatina – Anarchy in Spain at The End of August
Picture: nedim chaabene Like every last Wednesday in August, La Tomatina, the world’s biggest food fight festival, the definition of…
Get a £1300 Adventure Expedition Grant!
The community spirit of adventurers gets the chance to be shown off in the Next Challenge Expedition Grant, originally created…
Tightened Requirements For US Visa Waiver Program
To oppose those who in the eyes of the Department of Homeland Security are an increasing terrorist threat, the department…
4th Kilimanjaro Stage Run in October
On 17th October the 4th annual Kilimanjaro Stage Run will kick off, and you can still apply. But think well…
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8 Movie Locations Around the World for Adventure Travelers
There’s nothing weirder than walking around a location that looks strangely familiar as the backdrop from a famous movie. Spotting where Hollywood stars stood or where certain scenes were filmed is a a fun activity – and not just for movie-buffs. Some people love certain movies or series so much…
Religious Pilgrimages For Adventure Travelers
Religious pilgrimages are not always for the religious, sometimes visiting a sacred site or taking part in a religious pilgrimage can be spiritually significant, historically important or culturally interesting to a non-religious, but open-minded, adventure traveler as well. Here are some of the world’s most important religious pilgrimages for adventure travelers.…
Top Tips: What To Do In Bermuda
Most of us have heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but how much do you know about the actual island of Bermuda? You might be surprised to learn that it’s a remote island getaway; a kind of haven for those looking for gorgeous beaches, adventure sports and a bit of R&R. The truth couldn’t…
16 Places For Adventure Travelers To Visit in 2016
Need inspiration for where to go on holidays this coming year? Here is our top list of the top 16 places for adventure travelers to visit in 2016. Photo By: neiljs Greenland Greenland made both Lonely Planet’s and National Geographic’s lists of places to visit in 2016, and it’s gained a…
Adventure Holidays in Alaska
Alaska is one of the world’s most popular destinations for wilderness and wildlife lovers. Consider, for example, that at this outpost of the US located north-west of Canada there’s everything for nature-lovers from snow capped peaks to icy creeks, plus dozens of glaciers and historic dog sledding trails, as well…
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2015
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…
Extreme Travel
What is Wingsuit Flying?
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly? Not just base jump or skydive but to genuinely fly? While similar to skydiving or base jumping “wingsuit flying” or simply “wingsuiting” is an exhilarating extreme sport that involves jumping out of a plane, hot air balloon or off a cliff using a special…
Terrifying Spots to Bungee Jump Off a Building
Jumping off from a height with just a rope attached to your legs is scary no matter what, but you can amp up the adrenalin levels by by bungee jumping off a high-rise tower, dam or bridge. So while, of course, you can jump off moving objects like hot air balloons…
How to Survive in a Tropical Jungle – Part II
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…
8 Scary Suspension Bridges You DO Want to Cross
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…
How to Survive in a Tropical Jungle – Part I
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…
“The Ridge” – Mountain Biking on the Edge
In the spectacular mountain biking video “The Ridge” street trial pro rider Danny Macaskill, who usually uses parts of the urban environment for his stunts, returns to his home, the Isle of Skye and raises mountain biking to a level of ridiculous amazingness. Macaskill rides along the Cuillin Ridgeline, a…
