Have you ever dreamed of spending a winter season in the mountains? Ever observed an instructor working on the slopes and wondered how they got to spend their time doing something that they love? Circumstances usually dictate that most of us are limited to one or two brief, but amazing, weeks in the snow each year. However, all that may be about to … [Read more...]
A Visitor’s Guide to Skiing in Queenstown
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown is the premier ski capital in New Zealand. With four ski resorts accessible from the city, you can hit the slopes all day then make it back for all the après ski activities in town. And with its international airport, flying direct from many places around the globe is definitely a possibility. … [Read more...]
Unique Travel Ideas for the Ultimate Adventure Bucket List
With so many exciting things to do and places to visit, it can be both a fun and daunting task compiling your ultimate adventure bucket list. It's also a fact of life that the more you attempt to complete it, the more you learn about other opportunities and the longer the list grows. To help you make a start, here are some of the most unique … [Read more...]
How to Plan a New Zealand Itinerary. Part I – North Island
New Zealand is a diverse country split across two main islands. With 15,000 km of coastline, fascinating Maori culture, spectacular scenery, adorable native animals and some of the world's best adventure activities, it can be difficult deciding what to include in your New Zealand itinerary. The official tourism board splits the country into 29 … [Read more...]
Awesome Activities to Try This Year
As modern technology improves, the number of unique and exhilarating activities on offer increases. Just last weekend I was flyboarding in a quarry and over the past few years I've been fortunate enough to try some pretty out-there sports, such as volcano boarding, white-water sledging and even flying a stunt plane. Although it can be scary to put … [Read more...]
Autumn Adventure Activities in Kuusamo
Kuusamo receives snow for over 200 days of the year, so it should come as no surprise that it’s home to one of the most popular ski resorts in Finland. What might be less obvious is the fact that you can experience plenty of adventure activities in Kuusamo in Autumn. Based around Rukatunturi – a fell of almost 500 m – the Ruka Pedestrian … [Read more...]
Best Destinations for Mountain Biking
It's always more rewarding to explore a new destination without the confines of a motorised vehicle, and one of the easiest and best options is by bike. Most of us know how to ride one, and many destinations offer bike rental, along with safety equipment and accessories. From the exhilaration of a steep downhill race to a gentle city tour, cycling … [Read more...]
5 Adventures Around the World on Wheels
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...]
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