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Ultimate travel adventures: 7 best overland holidays worldwide

This is a compilation of the best overland holidays worldwide. They are trips that stand out from the crowd and we hope these ultimate travel adventures will inspire you to hit the road. But first a true story of how overlanding can take over your life, with one of the…

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Madventure Discount: 10% off Overlanding

Madventure is an adventure travel company offering unique expeditions at affordable prices. The Madventure London to Sydney Overland tour is perhaps our most popular trip and visits 31 countries in 31 weeks travelling in a custom-built overland exped… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it…

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Sailing the Indian Ocean: Adventures and destinations

Not many Europeans or North Americans get to experience sailing the Indian Ocean. It tends to be more of a hot-spot for people living in Asia, Africa or Australia, for the obvious reason that it is much closer. Shame really, as most of the sailing in this region is much…

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Guide to the best Malaysian scuba diving in Sipadan

With 50m visibility and an abundance of marine life, Sipadan is the undoubtedly the best Malaysian scuba diving destination, and is often ranked as one of the top dive spots worldwide. In this guide to scuba diving in Sipadan we’ll look at the best dive sites, what you can see and…

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Dive Tioman Discount: 10% off Scuba Diving

Tioman Island is one of the best dive destinations in Malaysia with some 20 different dive sites on offer. It is famous for its healthy coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. Tioman lies in the South China Sea, which has a sandy see bed … Sorry but only…

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5 best Tioman dive sites: Malaysia scuba diving holidays

Located 32 km off the east coast of Malaysia, Tioman Island has long been known as a great dive destination. Being a tropical paradise helps, as do the crystal clear waters, but it is the abundant marine life that is the real draw. But what are the best Tioman dive sites to include…

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Guide to the best Malaysian Borneo trekking holidays

Three separate countries share the island of Borneo: Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Malaysian part of the island is split into two provinces, Sarawak and Sabah. Both are home to extraordinary topography and wildlife. This makes the best Malaysian Borneo trekking holidays some of the most interesting and exotic worldwide. Best…

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Guide to Tioman Island scuba diving holidays in tropical paradise

The words and pictures for this guide to Tioman Island scuba diving holidays in tropical paradise, have been provided by Martin Ritter of B&J Diving Centre in Tioman. Who better than a local expert to provide top quality information for our lovely readers? Scuba diving holidays in tropical paradise Close your eyes and imagine pristine…

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Interview with Sam Manicom: Author and motorcycle overlanding adventurer

Packing in the job and setting off round the world on a motorbike is a dream for many of us. Sam Manicom is one of the few people that actually turned the dream into a reality. Thankfully he’s documented many of his travels in books and audio books so that…

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Which countries offer cheap PADI Open Water scuba diving qualifications?

A PADI open water course is the best way to gain your passport into the underwater world of scuba diving. You’ll find PADI courses in most countries, but like most goods and services, prices vary from place to place. So, if you’re looking for cheap PADI Open Water courses, it…

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Guide to Mount Kinabalu trekking holidays

Found in the Malaysian part of the mysterious and magical island of Borneo, Mount Kinabalu stands at 4,095 metres tall making it the tallest mountain in South East Asia. It’s also one of the most accessible mountains in the world, which makes Mount Kinablau trekking holidays really special. A real…

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Malaysian Borneo overland holidays & tours

The Malaysian part of Borneo is full of adventure. Taking river trips to see traditional headhunter’s villages, meeting Orang-utans in pristine rainforests, trekking the highest point in SE Asia, and scuba diving in one of the best destinations in the world. To explore the best Borneo has to offer we…

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The longest overland holidays by tour operators

Overland tours are an incredible way to see the world. It’s only by travelling overland – either in or on a bus, car, train, horse or your own two feet – that you can really experience a place, meet people and understand the cultures you discover. And lets face it…

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Guide to Asia trekking holidays

With the snow covered mountains of the Himalayas, active volcanoes of the Pacific rim and vast expanses of jungle to the South and Tundra to the North it’s no wonder Asia trekking holidays are as diverse as they are popular. For many trekking in the Himalayas is a life time…

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Guide to Malaysia trekking holidays

Malaysia is one of Asia’s most diverse countries. From buzzing modern cities, to remote jungle, Malaysia offers much to its visitors. That’s reflected in its growing tourist industry. While many of those tourists go just to lie on the beaches or explore Kuala Lumpur’s shopping and nightlife, many are discovering…

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Guide to Perhentian Island sailing breaks

The Perhentian Islands are to-die-for tropical islands off the coast of Malaysia. They are fringed with white sand beaches and coral reefs. The Perhentians have escaped any major development: they are home mainly to fishermen and backpackers. And a few in-the-know sailors, who have discovered just how idyllic a Perhentian…

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10 great paragliding destinations in Asia

Over the last couple of decades, paragliding has really taken off (if you’ll pardon the pun) in Asia. This huge and varied continent is home to some of the fastest growing paragliding centres in the world. That’s why we’ve created a guide to some of the best paragliding destinations in…

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The best South East Asia scuba diving holidays

Experiencing the thrills of diving is great wherever you do it. Even your first ever dive at the local training pool is exhilarating. But there are some places on the planet that just seem like they were made for diving. South East Asia scuba diving holidays are without doubt some…

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Incredible Asian safari adventure holidays

Going on a traditional African safari is a wonderful experience. Getting to see some of the world’s rarest and most incredible animals up close is a unique moment in anyone’s life. However, a new kind of safari in a different part of the world offers opportunities to see even rarer…

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Guide to Kota Kinabalu trekking holidays

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo. It is also the gateway to Kinabalu national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and various other destinations making Kota Kinabalu trekking holidays very popular. Often referred to as KK, the city is growing thanks to the tourism…

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Guide to Kuching rafting holidays

Kuching is a coastal city in Malaysian Borneo. It is also fast-becoming a major hub for adventure sports fans, including white water rafters and kayakers. Kuching is in the state of Sarawak, a land of tropical forests and mountains. Base yourself in Kuching, and head off from there on an…

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Guide to Kota Kinabalu paraglide holidays

Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu lies on the Malaysian Borneo’s east coast, and is a major draw for tourists. It is a modern, friendly city that is a great base for travellers looking for white sand beaches and coral reefs. It is also a great base for paragliders. A Kota Kinabalu paragliding…

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Want to run up a mountain? Advice about running trekking routes

You have to learn to walk before you can run, so the cliché goes. But try telling that to legions of long-distance runners who take on the world’s greatest trekking trails at a much faster pace. To add to the challenge, many of these routes lead up mountains and across…