Health officials in Madagascar are trying to control the spread of a deadlier than usual plague outbreak, described as the worst in 50 years largely concentrated in Madagascar’s two largest cities of Antananarivo and Toamasina. Read on for the main facts that travelers to Madagascar during plague season need to know. Photo by: Leonora Enkling Travelers to Madagascar during […]
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 […]
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 just as (if not more) […]
Iceland has got to be one of the most incredible places on Earth. Remote and rugged wilderness complete with volcanos, glaciers, ice caves, waterfalls and more. It’s one of the few places you can see the Northern Lights, and it also boasts some of the best high-visibility diving in the world. The capital – called Reykjavik […]
Few countries equally fascinate and scare Westerners like India does. With completely different culture, religion and history, India can pose quite a challenge to the adventure traveler, but fear not, with our tips for traveling to India you’ll be able to circumnavigate all sandtraps and to solely focus on enjoying the best adventures India has […]
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 or planes, here are our […]
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 […]
As the advertising slogan goes: Incredible India! Even if you’ve never been, you can conjure the vibrant imagery of Bollywood dancers, rainbows of sarees, deep yellow curries, the hues of the landscape, and the impressive architecture. Then there are the sounds of the cities, the peace of the beaches, the slow pace of life on the rice fields, […]
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…
