Colder weather, ferocious wind chill and shorter days mean winter can be a bummer for water sports aficionados in Europe. Fortunately, wind and swells increase meaning the best winter windsurfing in Europe for wind, waves and warmth is less of a gloomy prospect. Picture the scene. You’re cowering behind your van in the car…
Why spend a small fortune travelling halfway across the globe when you can windsurf Europe? Although the smallest continent Europe is blessed with lots of wind and lots of water – you just need to know where to go…. So we’ve put together the top 10 European windsurfing destinations. Top 10 European…
Austrian trekking holidays offer a huge variety of options, everything from short easy day hikes to challenging mountain summits. So to help those that like multi-day routes, we’ve pulled together the best long distance treks in Austria ranging from 7 to 80 days. Austrian trekking holidays In Austria trekking is a national…
With good weather, great food and epic crags, Italy rock climbing holidays are pretty special. From the mountainous north to the Mediterranean Islands the best Italian crags offer climbing for all styles and abilities. Guide to Italy rock climbing holidays Any trip to Italy is going to feel more relaxed…
Freeride windsurf spots are popular because they offer the best windsurfing holidays for all abilities and styles. But what are the top places for freeride windsurfing? And what windsurf destinations stand out from the crowd for recreational windsurfers? Best windsurfing holidays for all Freeride windsurfing is defined more by the gear you…
Europe kayak holidays are almost as varied as the continent and it’s inhabitants. So we’ve put together 23 of the best European kayaking destinations, to showcase the variety of the paddling adventures you can enjoy in its lakes, rivers and seas. Europe kayak holidays From wild whitewater to lovely lakes, and relaxed…
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…
Do you want to visit Southern Europe? Tens of millions of us flock to the Mediterranean each year for the endless sunshine, incredible food, stunning landscapes, laid back lifestyles, and abundant culture. There’s also a lot of fun things to do, so what are the best Mediterranean activities you should try. 10 of the best Mediterranean activities…
Many years ago I discovered that living dangerously thrilled me. I started off mountain climbing, but soon learned that soaring over mountains is the real way to earn your stripes. Skydiving and travel are my passion, so to share my passions I’ve put together 10 of the World’s best skydiving holiday destinations. I learnt to…
Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based my choices on the treks that non trekkers – even my granny…
Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…
Most ski resorts are constantly being improved, both to meet greater demand and to incorporate new technologies. Some improvements are bigger and better than others, but a lot of small changes can also make a huge difference. At the end of the day, the best ski resort improvements are those that completely change…
For most people the perfect stretch of coastline looks a lot like the Adriatic. Crystal clear water, gentle summer climate, quaint villages and historic fortress cities give the Adriatic a magical quality and broad appeal. It’s what makes the best Adriatic sailing breaks so memorable. The Adriatic’s contrast of picturesque, quiet bays…
There are few better sensations in life than reaching the summit of a mountain. The metaphorical, physical and visual reasons really speak for themselves. But, of course, there are different kinds, sizes and types of mountains to climb. However, even as a complete beginner you might be surprised at what…
