Although it’s tempting to stay indoors during colder conditions, winter walking can be hugely rewarding if you are properly prepared. But what clothing do you need, and what gear should you take when cold weather hiking? So stop making excuses to stay indoors, and get outside to experience mother nature at her best. The great outdoors…
Looking for an adventure? Like a little risk with bags of reward? Then a Vietnam overland motorcycle adventure may be just the ticket. This stunning country is exciting to explore independently, and offers its visitors everything from culture to adventure and mountains to beaches. Riding a motorbike down the Ho Chi…
As we all know, the divers bootie call should be taken seriously. By protecting your feet, these neoprene and rubber babies can become your second soles. Follow these tips for choosing scuba boots to nab yourself the perfect pair. Divers bootie call But why have scuba boots at all? Many people scuba dive…
Planning a self-catered ski trip but worried about the workload? Just because self-catering is the cheapest way to ski, doesn’t mean it has to be the most hassle. Get it right and you can enjoy your own space and schedule while keeping the costs down. Here are our tips for the best self-catering ski…
During my Erasmus Exchange from University I was lucky to spend a full winter season living in Oslo. I could be on the slopes under an hour after rolling out of bed, this led to some serious slope time. In this review of Oslo Winterpark snowboarding in Norway, I’ll share my ‘local’s’ knowledge of the…
If you’ve never been white water rafting or kayaking, looking downstream can be a daunting and even frightening experience. However, there is a white water rapid grade system called the International Scale of River Difficulty that is universally used to classify rivers difficulty. Rafting, particularly with a reputable operator, is a relatively safe…
Taking some inspiration from Stephen Hawking, this is a brief history of paragliding. In the beginning there was nothing. Then, for billions of years, there wasn’t much else. Then came the birth of man, the Sumerians, the Egyptians, and the ancient Greeks. We thought we had discovered flight, but then Icarus…
“ANOTHER White Water Rafting Fatality” the media headlines scream! But really how risky is white water rafting? If you see what the media is saying about accidents that happen while participating in adventurous activities, you’ll notice that a white water rafting fatality will make the headlines at some point. There…
With warm waters and empty breaks Indonesia is home to some of the world’s best surfing. This Indo surf holiday guide provides you with information about the best Indonesia surfing destinations, plus some useful Indonesian travel information. The Indonesian Islands are all very different, offering everything from lush tropical rainforest to sparse arid desert. But…
With everyone making the most of their winter holidays, we’re having a look at training for ski fitness with expert tips from Olympic physio Carl Petersen. Carl is a Partner and Director of High Performance Training at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic in Vancouver, Canada. He spent many years as the Traveling…
If you are a thrill seeker, adrenaline junky or extreme sports addict then at some point you will probably want to learn to skydive. A little research and you’ll discover the AFF (accelerated freefall) course, and want to know more. So in this article we answer the common question what is the AFF course? Learn…
