Adventure Herald
  • Watersport Adventures
    Explainer: What is White Water Rafting

    Thrills and spills are the raison d’être of white water rafting. So, just what is it about this sport where falling into rocky, fast-moving water is kind of the point??? Well, white water rafting is one of the most epic water sports and is definitely classified as an extreme sport. Read this and you’ll find […]

  • Extreme Sports
    Cliff Jumping: The Wildest Cliff Diving Locations

    With the hot months just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re taking a look at the world’s top cliff jumping locations. Giant cliffs over clear waters are a great find for those who enjoy cliff diving, and usually found on islands or coastal areas, but sometimes in canyons or waterfalls over rivers as […]

  • Extreme Sports
    7 of the Best Skydiving Destinations

    Jumping out of a plane is an exhilarating experience. It’s just so counter intuitive to have the plane door open in mid-air and then position yourself to be sitting on the edge of that open door with your legs dangling out thousands of feet up from solid ground. This already goes against most people’s limits, […]

  • Extreme Sports
    The Best Scuba Diving Specialties For You!

    There are so many places to Scuba dive and so many styles of diving that each dive can seem special because you never know what you will discover underwater. But if you’re ready to add a twist to your diving or pick up some new skills then there are plenty of scuba diving specialties to […]

  • Extreme Sports
    The Most Dangerous Surf Spots (That Are Still Worth It)

    There’s probably not much scarier that facing a big wall of water as it comes racing toward you at break-neck speed. For surfers who are on top of their game and who want a challenge they’re likely to want to grab their board and jump right in and conquer their fears. So what makes for dangerous […]

  • Extreme Sports
    What Is Extreme Hot Air Ballooning?

    There can be more to hot air ballooning than softly drifting along in a graceful balloon over a city or scenic site. While there are some amazing adventurous hot air ballooning sites in the world, there is a whole other category, which is extreme hot air ballooning. These extreme hot air balloon adventures involve expert navigators, who control […]

  • Extreme Mountain Adventures
    Introduction to Big Wall Climbing

    Big wall climbing is a form of rock-climbing that takes what can be a relatively easy adventure sport to the extreme level. It involves climbing a giant cliff face or stone wall, that potentially has several pitches. Big wall climbing usually requires plenty of experience, and it can be a challenge even for experienced climbers. However, for […]

  • Adventure Travel in Central Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festival: Busójárás

    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 Western Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Venice 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 […]