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5 Best Hiking Destinations in Japan

(Image Credit – Tanaka Juuyoh) Japan is undoubtedly a heaven for hikers. Though the majority of the population lives in the plains, a surprising 70% of Japan’s total land area is mountainous. Among the range of mountains that you will find in this beautiful East Asian country, today we will talk…

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe
Where to Ski in Poland

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…

Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe
6 Epic Train Journeys You Won’t Forget

Train journeys aren’t always about getting to a destination, some train journeys are about the journey itself. Some of the world’s most adventurous and exciting railway trips see this nostalgic and romantic mode of transport shine as the prime destination. From Australia, to India, and to southern Africa here are 6 epic train…

Adventure Travel in Western Europe
Where To Ski in the Swiss Alps

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…

Adventure Travel in Oceania
How to Drive a Lap of Australia

Ever wanted to grab a caravan, motorhome or a 4×4, a surfboard and a guitar and set off on a road trip around Australia? If yes, then you’re in luck. One of the world’s longest national highways takes you on a grand journey right around the continent. Along the way you’ll pass…

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Extreme Adventure Records
Guinness World Records Broken by Motorcyclists

Motorcyclists are known for their commitment to being on the two-wheels whenever they want to feel comfortable. They become one body with their motorbikes while riding through a racetrack, an off-road track or a highway. This dedication serves for a divine aim and a sole powerful motivation that keeps them…

Extreme Sports
The Craziest Extreme Sports You Probably Don’t Know About

It should go without saying that extreme sports do exactly what they say on the tin: they’re extreme and they’re a type of sport. However, for those adrenaline junkies for whom the sheer risk factor is not enough, there are some nutty sporting events and activities out there that really…

Adventure Travel Destinations
Jason Lewis: Magellan of the Current Era

Image credit: The Expedition British adventurer Jason Lewis is the first extreme adventurer who circumnavigated the globe relying solely on human power. In other words, Lewis traveled around the world without using a vehicle with an engine and a watercraft with a sail. His achievement has been recognized by the…

Adventure Travel in North America
Mount McKinley Will Be Renamed to Denali

It is time to review your bucket list of peaks to climb, since a decade old dispute about the name of North America’s highest mountain will be settled soon by the Obama administration and Mount McKinley will be renamed to Denali. Meaning “high,tall”, this was how 6168 m high Mount…