Adventure Herald
  • Watersport Adventures
    Yachting, Sailing and Boating in Europe this Summer

    What’s the difference between yachting, sailing, boating and cruising? Find out here, then, hit the high seas this summer in Europe in a gorgeous yacht in the Mediterranean Sea, or as cool as George Clooney in a power boat in Venice, or on a cruise that takes you slowly down one of Europe’s long dreamy rivers. […]

  • Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe
    Classic Backpacking in Europe Routes

    Europe is the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Historical sites, vibrant cities, a huge array of cultures, major events and beautiful natural landscapes. Here are the classic routes for your next backpacking in Europe adventure. Photo By: Spiros Vathis Spain The top sights in Spain for backpackers are obviously cities like Catalan Barcelona and […]

  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    Year-Round Adventure Sports in the Pyrenees

    The Pyrenees are kind of considered the poor cousin of the French Alps, yet this is unjustified because the Pyrenees are a glorious mountain range straddling the France-Spain border and offer a more rustic experience than most other European mountain ranges for year-round sports lovers. There isn’t the ritz and glitz of the ski resorts of […]

  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Cologne Carnival

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Adventure Travel in Eastern Europe
    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 villages, incredible mountain scenery, canyons […]

  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    Incredible Adventure Holidays in Iceland

    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 […]

  • Adventure Travel in Central Asia
    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 cracking! Yikes! So what are […]

  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    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 bridge is held by steel […]

  • Adventure Travel Destinations
    Autumn Adventures in Portugal

    The leaves are slowly changing colors in the northern hemisphere, it is getting cooler and adventure season is over. But wait. Is it really over? Adventure Herald says: no way! Autumn has plenty of adventure potential and we are sure you’ll find some inspiration among our autumn adventures in Portugal. Photo by Nelson L.   Hit the […]