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Matterhorn Mountain Reveals the Bodies of Missing Climbers after 45 Years
According to a statement made by the Swiss police, the identities of the two climbers, whose bones were discovered on…
Kazakhstan Reopens Popular Tourist Destinations for Foreigners
Last month, Kazakhstan announced that 19 new nations would be exempted from the visa requirements if they planned their stay…
Planned Extension of e-Tourist Visa in India
After the introduction of an e-Tourist Visa in India in November 2014, for which by now 78 nationalities are eligible,…
Summer in Croatia: Tourism Under Threat From Wildfires
Croatia has become Europe’s summertime darling with its rocky coastline, turquoise waters and popular beaches and islands, but it looks like…
Snowboarders vs. Skiers in Utah
The fight between snowboarders and skiers in Utah, a fight that is as old as the invention of the boards…
Travelers Can Save Iranian Hammams
Will Iran soon lose an important part of its cultural heritage? While three decades ago, the typical hammam still attracted…
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The Best Safaris in Southern Africa
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 a first-hand chance to soak…
Merry Christmas Festivals Around the World
We’ve already written about the weirdest Christmas traditions, the most adventurous places to spend Christmas and where to find Santa’s home this Christmas, but now it’s time to find out where adventure travellers go to simply have a joyful, peaceful and all-round merry Christmas. Here are our favourite enchanting Christmas festivals around the…
The Major Circles of Latitude (And What to Do There)
We’ve all heard about the Arctic Circle and the Equator, but did you know there are actually five of these major circles of latitude: the Arctic Circle, the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle. What exactly are these so-called lines, what distinguishes each…
Adventure Travel in Siberia
Siberia is that place often stereotyped as faraway, freezing cold, and devoid of much to see or do. But this description couldn’t be further from the truth (except for maybe the faraway part). Sibera is a vast area of land in the eastern part of Russia of more than 13 million…
7 Weird Christmas Traditions
While for most of us Christmas includes eating turkey, leaving some milk and biscuits out for Santa and carrots for the reindeer, and giving gifts; some parts of the world have some really weird Christmas traditions. We actually love these quirky rituals, so while recently we wrote about the most adventurous places to…
Virgin Galactic Plans Space Flights for Normal People
While ordinary people might dream of what it’s like to be weightless in space, or to look back at Earth from afar, it’s a reality that has been off-limits for normal, non-astronauts in the past. It could soon be a reality as Virgin Galactic plans space flights for normal people.…
Extreme Travel
Germany’s Longest Suspension Bridge Has Opened
Germany’s longest suspension bridge has just opened, and it’s already attracted thousands of thrill-seekers. The Geierley Rope Bridge is almost 300 feet (about 90 meters) above the Geierley Canyon floor and is approximately 1200 feet (about 365 meters) in length; meaning it’s a long walk – and a long drop! The…
Don’t Miss These Adventure Activities in Goa
Goa is the smallest state in India but it packs a big punch! Known for its laid-back vibes, hedonistic all-night trance parties, followed by days spent lazing on the beach. But your visit to Goa can be so much more. Located on the western coast of India, Goa faces the Arabian Sea…
The Sahara Challenge 2015 Starts Today!
The Sahara Challenge 2015 starts today in Spain’s Toledo with the drivers’ eventual goal of Marrakesh in Morocco. The 10-day route will see participants drive more than 3000 kilometeres in their old-style cars through parts of the Sahara desert, and other spectacular European and North African landscapes. Participants can choose to use…
Top Tips for Adventure Sports in Queenstown
Queenstown is undoubtedly one of the adventure capitals of the world. So if you’re an adrenaline junkie heading to the south island of New Zealand be prepared for a jam packed holiday. Queenstown is buzzing all year round with adventure seekers coming in the warmer months for hiking, rock climbing and…
How to Stay Warm and Dry – Tips for Camping in Autumn
Summer is over, winter is renownedly coming and we are stuck in between with autumn. Winter sport season has not begun yet and Camping season is over, you might think. But we at Adventure Herald completely disagree! If you follow our simple tips for camping in autumn, this will be…
How to Get Your Scuba Diving License
Scuba diving is a great sport. You get to see the wonderland that is the underwater coral and animal life; it can be super meditative; it’s a challenging activity that will keep you active; and of course it’s boundless fun. Having a scuba diving certificate opens up a whole new world of…
