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Canaries windsurf spots: 10 best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations

Want to experience the best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations? Of course you do! After all the archipelago has some of the top windsurfing worldwide. To help you narrow down the selection check out 10 of the best Canaries windsurf spots below. Best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations Strong, consistent wind make…

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Scottish skiing holidays: Top 11 tips to ski Scotland

Scottish skiing holidays are much derided, but when conditions are good they can be very good. So we’ve pulled together 11 tips to ski Scotland, to help you make the most of the UK’s only ski resorts. Scottish skiing holidays Skiing in Scotland is unique with plenty of quirks. There…

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Gran Canaria Walking Festival: More than a beach holiday

Looking for somewhere new to go walking and hiking when the current situation has resolved? There’s an island that each October celebrates its love of both and has an interior that’s begging for further exploration. Hopefully this year you’ll be able to head to the Gran Canaria Walking Festival to…

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Top 5 European off-road adventures: Best 4×4 driving in Europe

Looking for the best 4×4 driving in Europe? Then check out the top 5 European off-road adventures below. Europe is heavily populated with more paved road per square kilometre than any other continent. However, there is still plenty of wilderness to explore. You just need to know where to go….

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Western Lake District adventure holidays: Why west is best

Looking for real Cumbrian character, the best views, exciting activities and to escape the Lake District crowds? Then Western Lake District adventure holidays are what you are looking for. With good reason, the Lake District National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. However, most visitors stay east…

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Review of Turkey Heliski in Ayder: Amazing heli snowboarding in Turkey

Fancy some amazing heli snowboarding in Turkey? Then read this review of Turkey Heliski in Ayder. With waist deep powder, incredible terrain and a great operation it was the best snowboarding experience of my life. Snowboarding in Turkey? When I told friends I was heading to Turkey for a week…

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How much does skydiving cost? Guide to tandem skydive prices worldwide

How much does skydiving cost? It’s a good question with no definitive answer. But as this guide to tandem skydive prices worldwide proves, it doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive. A tandem skydive is jumping out of a plane attached to an instructor. Now while you may want to pay…

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Best historical hiking holidays: Top 10 cultural trekking breaks

What are the world’s best historical hiking holidays? The kinds of cultural trekking breaks that put your body to the test but also offer a treat for the eyes and mind? We have compiled a list of ten of the best hikes for history buffs and those that like a…

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Seattle to San Diego surfing road trip: Best west coast surf spots in US

A Seattle to San Diego surfing road trip will take you past the best west coast surf spots in the US. Although you could do this over 10 days there are such surfing riches you could easily spend 10 weeks, 10 months or even 10 years! The top spots include…

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Urban photographic adventures: 9 best travel photography cities

There are thousands of places in the world you could go on urban photographic adventures. But what are the best travel photography cities? We take a look where the travel mad photographer has to visit. Urban photographic adventures We are all travel photographers. It could be with a brand new…

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Most adventurous proposals: Top 5 extreme places to propose

What are the most adventurous proposals in engagement history? If a romantic dinner for two doesn’t quite cut the mustard, then you might want to go big. This list of the top 5 extreme places to propose gives you some idea of how to do it. From sitting on a…

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Top 10 treks in France: Best French trekking holidays

Looking for the best French trekking holidays? France is a huge country with 35,000 km of long distance trekking trails. So, to help you narrow down the choice we’ve pulled together the top 10 treks in France. Best French trekking holidays From the sparkling slopes of the Alps to the…

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Jump ticket skydive costs: How expensive is skydiving as a hobby?

How expensive is skydiving as a hobby? There are various factors to take into consideration, including the cost of training, equipment and membership. Plus of course the jump ticket skydive costs whenever you fancy some freefall. A jump ticket is the price for a qualified skydiver to jump out of…

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Interview with Josh Quigley: Crash, comeback and cycle the world.

Josh Quigley’s story is unique: With 16,000 miles completed of his round the world adventure he gets knocked off his bike and seriously injured. Now he’s back to take care of some unfinished business… Sometimes the travel experience of epic adventures can get lost in the data. So, in this…

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Best African adventure holidays: Top 17 adventures in Africa

Is anywhere more adventurous than Africa? We think the best African adventure holidays are among the greatest on the planet. To prove it we’ve pulled together the top 17 adventures in Africa. Best African adventure holidays From the early explorers to modern day expeditions, Africa draws the adventurous like moths…

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Best whale watching adventures: 6 exciting whale trips worldwide

If you really want to experience the best whale watching adventures on the planet then it’s not just about catching a fleeting glimpse. The most exciting whale trips worldwide offer something a little bit more special. It can be about getting up close and personal in the water. Or seeing…

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Review of Skicircus snowboarding holiday in Saalbach, Austria

In January 2020 I found a new favourite ski resort. Read this review of Skicircus snowboarding holiday in Saalbach, Austria to find out why I rate it so highly. As a snowboard writer I am often asked what is the best place to ski. I usually reply its being in…

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Review of Flexiski snowboarding holiday in Zell am See, Austria

Looking to visit a lovely town that has access to Austria’s largest ski area?Then read this review of Flexiski snowboarding holiday in Zell am See, Austria. A friend and I visited in January as part of a two week snowboarding trip that included Mayrhofen, Saalbach and finally Zell am See….

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Different types of overlanding: Top 10 ways to travel overland

There are a number of different types of overlanding but they all have a few things in common. How many of the top 10 ways to travel overland have you experienced? Overlanding it’s an affordable and exciting way of seeing more of the planet. You get to see places most…

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Europe overland travel by train: Guide to interrail and Eurail passes

Does Europe overland travel by train capture your imagination? Well there are two continent wide rail passes that make your adventure affordable and convenient. This guide to Interrail and Eurail passes provides information about both and helps you understand which is best for your plans. You’ll discover what each pass…

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Review of Crystal Ski holiday in Mayrhofen: Snowboarding in Zillertal

Most Brits book a package ski holiday rather than plan independently, and the biggest tour operator is Crystal. In this review of Crystal Ski holiday in Mayrhofen I rate the overall package and discuss snowboarding in Zillertal Valley. Getting to Mayrhofen Every ski holiday from the UK starts with a…

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Alps trekking holiday: Tour du Mont Blanc vs Walker’s Haute Route trek

Are you considering an Alps trekking holiday this summer? Then two of the best are the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Walker’s Haute Route. But how do you choose between these two classic multi-day treks? In essence it all boils down to what you’re looking to achieve and experience…

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20 best kite spots in Europe: Kitesurfing European style

Kitesurfing European style is not some newfangled way of riding, it’s about experiencing the continent and enjoying some epic kitesurfing. But with 66,000 kms of coastline to explore, dotted with many great cities, what are the best kite spots in Europe? Kitesurfing European style Before we get into the best kite spots in Europe…

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10 best Northern Lights activity holidays: Adventure Borealis

Always wanted to see the magnificent spectacle of the Northern Lights? Then why not do it in combination with a choice of top experiences? The very best Northern Lights activity holidays let you marvel at the visuals, while having an adventure on snow, ice or water. Best Northern Lights activity…

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North Macedonia skiing adventure: Road trip and ski-touring in FYROM

Fancy joining a ski expedition to a less well known corner of Europe? Then check out this North Macedonia skiing adventure by Snowbusters. It is a combination of road trip and ski-touring in FYROM. This is the first group trip to Macedonia by Snowbusters. As such they are offering 25%…