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Autumn Adventures in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic, the bohemian jewel of Europe, is often regarded as a destination for beer and architecture lovers; however if you are looking for a great destination for your Autumn adventures,there’s no need to look any further, you found the right spot! Czech Republic is easy to reach by train, car…
Winter Adventures in the Baltics
There is nothing more magical than a white, wild winter landscape, and certainly there is no better place to look for an adventure! When we think about winter, we immediatelly imagine the Northern countries of Europe, Scandinavia in particular; and we tend to forget about the Baltic region, which is…
Adventure Travel in Transylvania
For many people Transylvania is intrinsically linked with the stories of the vampire-toothed Count Dracula, living deep in the remote Carpathian Mountains. While it’s indeed possible to visit Dracula’s Castle (more on that later), there’s much, much more to this mysterious part of Northwest Romania than most people think. Rural…
Where to Ski in France This Winter
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…
5 Impressive Mountains You Can Climb Too!
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,…
8 Spots to See the Northern Lights This Winter
Many have seeing the Northern Lights on their so-called bucket lists. Those incredible green, red, yellow, purple or blue ribbons of light that appear above the world’s northernmost regions. The dancing lights are a phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis, and from a handful of lucky northern countries you too can see this stunning…
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The Blind Kayakers: Erik Weihenmayer and Lonnie Bedwell
Image Credit: James Q. Martin Human beings have always been in search of ways to improve the capacity of human body. From now and then, we hear stories of people who have taken inspiration from the story of Icarus or Leonardo Da Vinci’s flying machine. As a matter of fact,…
Aleksander Doba – The Adventurer of the Year
Photo credit: Ricardo Bravo Aleksander Doba, 67-year-old kayaker, was entitled to the 2015 People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year Award for kayaking across the Atlantic for 7,716 miles following the longest route which crosses the Atlantic. He received more than 521,000 votes from the readers of the National Geographic magazine. Aleksander…
Most Dangerous Scuba Dives in the World
Image credit: Eric Pheterson Diving is taking a step into the mysterious world of unknown. It is, indeed, one of the most thrilling activities in the world. It is an unprecedented experience towards a world which is absolutely different from ours: it is trespassing. Nonetheless, feeling of exploration renders this water…
Bold New Record in Slacklining Almost 300 m above Ground.
A daring Canadian has allegedly set a new record in slacklining for the longest free solo highline walk. Spencer Seabrooke, originally from British Columbia crossed a 64 m long slackline, strained between the two cliffs of the Chief North Gully in Squamish. Beneath him 290 m of vast emptiness. The 26…
Temperature Records in Europe – Tips for Surviving The Heatwave
Central and Eastern Europe as well as parts of the Balkans are boiling under a continuous heatwave. A/Cs break due to overload, fans run on their maximum and probably the worst thing: there is a serious supply shortage of Callipo and other water ice brands. It’s not only summer. It…
Surfing in Gaza: Under the Shadow of Conflicts
Photo credit: Gaza Surf Club Surfing is included in the list of extreme sports due to possible risks like getting devoured by waves or shark attacks. However, if you get on your surfboard on the Mediterranean coast off the Gaza Strip, your adrenaline level might be a bit higher than usual since the…