Adventure Herald
  • Informed Traveler
    Top Tips for Backpackers

    Backpacking is one of the best and most raw travel experiences. Setting off on a relatively unscripted holiday with nothing but a backpack is liberating and exciting and can be just a little bit terrifying. If you’re setting off on a backpacking trip for a few months or even a few years, here are our […]

  • Adventure Travel in North America
    Adventure Holidays in Alaska

    Alaska is one of the world’s most popular destinations for wilderness and wildlife lovers. Consider, for example, that at this outpost of the US located north-west of Canada there’s everything for nature-lovers from snow capped peaks to icy creeks, plus dozens of glaciers and historic dog sledding trails, as well as North America’s highest mountain […]

  • Adventure Travel in Oceania
    Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2015

    No yachting race around the world seems to get quite as much attention as the Sydney to Hobart. After Christmas the world’s sailing-lovers turn their attention to Australia for a daring ocean race that has seen tragedies and triumphs over the past 70 years. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is considered by many to be […]

  • Informed Traveler
    Difference Between Hang Gliding and Paragliding

    Extreme sports that involve jumping off high cliffs or tall buildings with the aid of some kind of contraption like a hang glider, paraglider, parachute or wingsuit are becoming increasingly popular. It seems that almost each month some kind of new feat is being achieved by a daring daredevil who’s scaling new high-points and trying to […]

  • Adventure Travel in Sub-Saharan Africa
    The Best Safaris in Southern Africa

    The enchanting land of Africa is a popular continent for adventure travelers looking for a magical experience, and sub-Saharan Africa is a choose-your-own-adventure story just waiting to be told. From experiencing the local way of life, to seeing treasured animals during a safari, and to getting a first-hand chance to soak up the vast African landscape, […]

  • Adventure Travel News
    2015 Adventure Travel News Highlights

    It’s been a big year in adventure travel and extreme sports, and as 2015 draws to a close we look back on some of the big events that have shaped the year that was, for many intrepid travelers and adventurous souls. Our year in review includes both good and bad news events, natural wonders and natural disasters, […]

  • Adventure Travel Destinations
    Merry Christmas Festivals Around the World

    We’ve already written about the weirdest Christmas traditions, the most adventurous places to spend Christmas and where to find Santa’s home this Christmas, but now it’s time to find out where adventure travellers go to simply have a joyful, peaceful and all-round merry Christmas. Here are our favourite enchanting Christmas festivals around the world. Have a very merry […]

  • Extreme Sports
    Try These Alternative Winter Sports

    Pretty soon your Facebook newsfeed will be filled with many of your friend’s photos of their recent skiing or snowboarding holiday, and while there is absolutely nothing wrong with these popular snow sports, if you’re bored of those or looking for a fresh challenge, then these alternative winter sports could inspire you to get amongst […]