Everyone talks about the best road trips by car, but what if you crave just a little bit more adventure in your life. There are plenty of alternative ways to see the world on wheels, and here are a few of my top suggestions. DUNE BUGGYING Dune buggies aren’t too far removed from cars, but their main attraction is that you can take them onto … [Read more...]
Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua: Be Safe; Be Responsible; Have a Blast!
By far one of the most exciting activities in Nicaragua is volcano boarding. This activity, alongside Sunday Funday in San Juan del Sur is on every backpacker's lips as they recount their best stories in crowded hostel bars. This somewhat crazy sport involves sitting on a makeshift sledge (a.k.a. plank of wood) and plummeting down a steep ash … [Read more...]
Adventurous Things to do in Fuengirola
Fuengirola is a city on the Costa del Sol about midway between Málaga and Marbella. This southern part of Spain, known as Andalusia, is an interesting place steeped in history. It was the filming location of many a spaghetti western back in the mid-1960s, claims to export more olives, oranges and avocados than anywhere else in the world, and … [Read more...]
10 Things to do in Tenerife: An Active List
Tenerife is the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands. About 5 million people visit each year, making it one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Thanks to its warm weather, many holiday makers return year on year to indulge in all-inclusive resort breaks. While this is by no means a bad way to spend your hard-earned … [Read more...]
Learn to Freedive in El Nido
El Nido is a popular tourist spot in the north of Palawan Province in the Philippines. It's best known for its world-class beaches and island hopping tours, but you'd be a fool to miss out on what lurks beneath the surface of its pristine coastal waters. Divers flock to the area in their thousands and you're never short of a snorkel spot, but … [Read more...]
Canyoning Kawasan Falls With Cyan Adventures
Kawasan Falls are located about 130 km south of Cebu City and only 20 km from the popular town of Moalboal. Most people base themselves in the beachside resort of Panagsama, where the street is lined with dive shops and tour agencies encouraging you to join a canyoning tour. SHOULD YOU SUCCUMB? The answer to this question in a resounding 'Yes'! … [Read more...]
SUP in the Philippines: Bohol’s Best Adventure Activity
While Bohol is best known for its Chocolate Hills and the beaches of Panglao, its most memorable attraction is the riverside town of Loboc. Many visitors skip Loboc in favour of a day tour to see the hills and the Tarsier Sanctuary, but it's arguably the most beautiful part of the island. A few years ago, the stunning Fox and the Firefly Cottages … [Read more...]
Visiting the Phong Nha Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, Phong Nha should be on everyone's Vietnam itinerary. Located about 500 km south of Hanoi on the road to Hue, this complex system of over 300 caves and grottoes makes a great landscape for adventure and exploration. In 2009, Phong Nha gained fame thanks to a survey that proved one of its caves - Son Doong - … [Read more...]
What to Expect from the Sapa Trek and Homestay
Before setting off on the Sapa trek and homestay organised by Vietnam Backpacker Hostels, I was really apprehensive. I’d had to postpone it twice - once because of a serious cold that kept me in bed for almost a week, and once because I managed to cut the sole of my foot open after capsizing a kayak in Halong Bay. It seemed like the universe was … [Read more...]
15 Reasons to do the Mad Monkey Kampot Kamikaze Run
WHAT IS IT? The Kampot Kamikaze Run is a fantastic four-day Kampot tour organised by the Mad Monkey Hostel. The first of its kind took place in September 2015, and happened to coincide with a massive tropical storm that flooded the town and made many of the roads impassable. Instead of ruining the experience, it turned out to be an incredible … [Read more...]
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