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, […]
We can all agree that the average extremely fit person could run a marathon if they trained hard enough, but the following crazy extreme marathons are for the ultra-fit, who can not only run 42.195 kilometers in a reasonable time under normal conditions, but can also brave extreme weather conditions like icy snow or high altitude. Do […]
Now, that we’ve already learned how not to starve or to catch a nasty parasite through our drinking water, it is time to turn our attention to the really unpleasant things: all the little mosquitoes, spiders, ants, ticks, leeches and similarly popular creatures, we just can’t avoid in a tropical jungle. And last but not […]
Malawi, already struggling getting its piece out of the tourism cake in competition with neighboring Zambia and Tanzania, has received a further blow to its tourism industry. From October 1st, a significant $75 visa fee has been introduced. It is assumed, that this rather high fee will keep tourists from visiting Malawi, especially with neighboring Zambia offering […]
So you got lost in the jungle. Good news first: your chances for survival in a jungle environment are comparatively high. There is plenty of water, countless food sources, and the risk of freezing to death in the tropics is also relatively low. Additionally it is actually quite hard to get lost in the jungle. Much […]
When we think of tropical island paradises, we hardly consider them to be good hiking spots, but at Adventure Herald we decided to do a round up of the best hikes in some of the world’s most beautiful islands and archipelagos. So if you wish to go hiking on your next holiday, and your partner […]
National parks are implemented to protect the unique landscapes, the wildlife and the fauna in certain areas of our world. But it is not all done with the foundation of a national park, the fight to preserve our beautiful nature continues. Many national parks struggle due to wars, pollution and climate change. Check out our […]
The news hardly report anything good about Mali in Western Africa. Probably the best thing we have heard over the last years, was that the Ebola outbreak was contained in January 2014, after just a few months and 8 deaths, and Mali was declared Ebola free. The disease had come across the borders from Mali’s […]
Picture: Diana Robinson From the 1st September 2015, Kenya will introduce an e-Visa system, replacing the currently available visa on arrival. The visa should be requested at least 7 days in advance and 2 months at most. From the date of issue, the visa owner has 90 days to enter Kenya, before the visa […]
We live in an amazing world, full of natural and historical wonders. Unfortunately many of the regions with the most fascinating landscapes and the most interesting history are troubled by conflicts, wars and natural forces. Check out our list of the 10 most dangerous places to visit in the world, that you should see at least […]
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…
