Ah, don’t you just love millennials? These youngsters born between about 1980 and the early 2000s are a generation taking the world by storm. According to United Nations estimates some 200 million of them hit the road each year and you can find them the world over from famous tourist destinations to off-the-beaten path hidden locales. Although they’re […]
We’ve all heard of the most famous of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites like Angkor, the Great Barrier Reef, The Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Giza and so forth. But, there are actually more than 1000 of these sites, and here we’d like to introduce some of the little-known heritage sites that […]
One great way to combine adventure travel with helping to make the world a better place is do go volunteering overseas. These kinds of trips can be done through an intermediary organization that places you in a volunteer position; although these often don’t come cheap and you actually have to pay for the chance to volunteer. The benefits […]
Unless you’re a geography nerd, there are some parts of the world that are a lot less familiar to most of us than others. While most of us could probably point to Italy on a map, how would you go with Tajikistan? If this question has you stumped, you’ve come to the right place! The so-called […]
For adventure travelers one of the best pass-times while standing in an airport line or border crossing queue is to compare your passport with that of other travelers. In addition to comparing the number and nature of visa stamps you have, you’ll likely also be checking out the weird and wonderful differences between the various […]
There’s nothing weirder than walking around a location that looks strangely familiar as the backdrop from a famous movie. Spotting where Hollywood stars stood or where certain scenes were filmed is a a fun activity – and not just for movie-buffs. Some people love certain movies or series so much that they go on entire […]
Religious pilgrimages are not always for the religious, sometimes visiting a sacred site or taking part in a religious pilgrimage can be spiritually significant, historically important or culturally interesting to a non-religious, but open-minded, adventure traveler as well. Here are some of the world’s most important religious pilgrimages for adventure travelers. Photo By: Manuel Camino de […]
Most of us have heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but how much do you know about the actual island of Bermuda? You might be surprised to learn that it’s a remote island getaway; a kind of haven for those looking for gorgeous beaches, adventure sports and a bit of R&R. The truth couldn’t be further removed from the […]
If you’re a history or current affairs buff you might want to combine an upcoming adventure holiday with a real-life look at some of the world’s most important historical and political hotspots. Whether you’re taking a look at current-day history in the making, or seeing some of the most important battlefield sites of the 20th century, […]
Plan a year of adventure travel to some of these vibrant, loud and spectacular traditional festivals around the world. Photo By: nateClicks La Tomatina, Spain La Tomatina is essentially a tomato-throwing festival that takes place in eastern Spain in the town of Bunol each year on the last Wednesday of August. It reportedly dates back to […]
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is set to be the site of several ecotourism projects and conservation efforts contributing to the protection and nurturing of the environment,…
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is…
