Adventure Herald
  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Cologne Carnival

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Adventure Travel in North America
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: New Orleans Mardi Gras

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Adventure Travel in South America
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Carnival of Oruro

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Extreme Sports
    What Is Extreme Hot Air Ballooning?

    There can be more to hot air ballooning than softly drifting along in a graceful balloon over a city or scenic site. While there are some amazing adventurous hot air ballooning sites in the world, there is a whole other category, which is extreme hot air ballooning. These extreme hot air balloon adventures involve expert navigators, who control […]

  • Extreme Mountain Adventures
    Introduction to Big Wall Climbing

    Big wall climbing is a form of rock-climbing that takes what can be a relatively easy adventure sport to the extreme level. It involves climbing a giant cliff face or stone wall, that potentially has several pitches. Big wall climbing usually requires plenty of experience, and it can be a challenge even for experienced climbers. However, for […]

  • Adventure Travel in Central Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festival: Busójárás

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 – when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Adventure Travel in Western Europe
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Venice Carnival

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures find a way to celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 –  when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific […]

  • Adventure Travel in South America
    Pre-Lenten Festivals: Rio Carnival

    Before the fasting period of Lent (that leads up to the Christian celebration of Easter), many Christian countries and cultures somehow celebrate Carnival. The Carnival period is usually in February and March – sometimes starting as early as January 6 –  when there are special parties and parades, but usually there is one specific Carnival week that […]