The problem with traditional camp grounds is that they can be packed with other campers. If you’re keen to get away from it all – and you have the know-how – free camping can be a great alternative because it’s just you and the great outdoors. If you fancy doing a bit of DIY camping, […]
Campers are lucky in North America as there is an abundance of camp grounds for both free camping and in professionally run campgrounds in both the United States and Canada. The best bit is you have such a variety of scenery to choose from. Of course there are plenty of national parks where camping is […]
We recently wrote about the weirdest hostels to stay in in the world. That list included spending the night in a jumbo jet, a converted prison, in a cave, and on the rooftop of a Moroccan riad. But it’s not just backpackers who get to stay in ‘unique’ kinds of accommodation. Here we list the […]
There are a number of ways tourists can enjoy visiting a foreign land, and most are content with a guided tour, or with perhaps walking around and taking in the sights on their own. Some people, however, find that sort of an exercise boring. Some prefer adventure, unknown roads and the smell of gasoline and […]
It’s finally getting warmer and the days are getting longer. Here are some of the best spring festivals around the world – some of which have some serious flower power, others have a life in full color and others yet are just about springtime fun – like the giant water-fight in Thailand! Photo By: Takashi .M Cherry Blossom […]
With spring, summer and autumn upon us this is the perfect time of year to go camping. Whether you’re packing a sleeping bag and camping in the wild, or finding a campsite with amenities like shower blocks and electricity, there’s nothing quite like the joy of sleeping outdoors during the warmer months. Here are some […]
Gap years are more popular than ever, with thousands of people taking 12 months off between school and uni, as a break from university or after finishing studies but before heading off to full-time work. It can be great if you need a break from studies, or if you’re a bit stuck and need some […]
Fancy sleeping in a jumbo jet? Or a treetop? Or in a prison cell? These unique backpacker hostels will make your stay – not just your holiday – unique! Photo By: Dar Soukaina Cave Hostels, Goreme Goreme, in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, is famous for its “fairy chimney” rock-formations. But you can admire the rocks during […]
Looking for a guide to hitchhiking 101? We’ve got you covered with what hitchhiking actually is, how to hitchhike, and all importantly whether hitchhiking is safe. If you just don’t have enough money to get from point A to point B, or there’s no public transport to your destination and you need to get there […]
No matter your age, or if you have a child or a job, or even if you want to travel with your dog, there are still ways you can hit the road with a backpack and still manage these commitments. Here are the best backpacking tips for some of life’s challenging stages – because backpacking isn’t […]
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…
