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Guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Then check out this guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand, as you should spend a lot of time here. It has everything from towering peaks to lush rainforests, and is packed with activities. I can feel a road trip coming on! Guide to…

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Mountain Biking Spain Discount: 10% off Spanish MTB holidays

Mountain Biking is not just one of the best ways to take in the beauty and culture of our amazing locations, it’s also incredibly good fun. We’re committed to creating an adventure that’s perfect for you on our Spanish MTB holidays. Our guides… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

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Portugal campervan holidays: Kayaking and MTB in Peneda-Geres NP

Portugal campervan holidays are enjoying a real moment in the sun these days, cashing in on its reputation for safe, affordable and convenient travel. And with camping, hiking, kayaking and MTB in Peneda-Geres NP, you can take advantage of one of the lesser known but most beautiful parts of this…

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Review of Park House Hotel in Midhurst: Sussex activity weekend

Planning a Sussex activity weekend? If you like the outdoors there is plenty to do in Sussex, from hiking or biking the South Downs Way, to getting involved in watersports on the coast to visiting the many golf courses. In this review of Park House Hotel in Midhurst we look at the accommodation,…

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Top 100 types of extreme sport: Ultimate list of adventure sports

Compiling a list of all the different types of extreme sport is difficult – if not impossible! But just like the daredevils doing the activities we love a challenge… So check out our A-Z (abseiling to zorbing) list of adventure sports below. And please let us know if we have missed…

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Review of riding a 29er: Is easier mountain biking cheating?

We found this review of riding a 29er languishing unpublished in our archives. It was originally written back in 2010 and it still makes a very entertaining and informative read. When reading it I found it nicely poses the question is easier mountain biking cheating? We’ve republished it, because this riders reluctance to try a…

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Do headphones affect extreme sports? Can you listen and perform?

We’ve only five senses. Unless you can draw on a sixth, it seems foolish to interfere with them during sports or adventure activities. So we asked the questions: do headphones affect extreme sports? And can you listen and perform? Checking out the earliest surf movies, it’s clear music has always…

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Cheap adventure holidays: 28 tips for budget adventures

In my experience, there are two types of adventurers. Those with enough money to pay for exactly what they want, and those on a budget who book cheap adventure holidays to get the most bang for their buck. With the second group in mind here are 28 tips for budget adventures. What counts as adventurous is…

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11 best UK family adventures: British activity holidays with kids

If you’re looking for the best UK family adventures, then you can find them in every corner of the country. From British activity holidays with kids in Scotland to exhilarating family fun in southern Cornwall. There are countless opportunities across the UK to spend some exciting and quality time together….

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5 best adventure holiday lists used to answer: What is adventure?

What is adventure? It’s a good question. We use five very different best adventure holiday lists to help answer it, and to hopefully inspire some adventures! What is adventure? What’s the difference between a three-month expedition to the North Pole and a hike to the top of the nearest hill?…

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Best island adventures: Activities on Tripadvisor’s top 10 islands

What are the world’s best island adventures? More to the point, what are the world’s best islands? And how would you even decide such a thing? Well, the folks over at Tripadvisor have access to millions of reviews including from islands all around the world. And using a complex algorithm to…

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Want a career in extreme sports? 7 tips to get you started

Do you want a career in extreme sports? If you love the action and excitement this industry provides it makes sense to try to be involved on a day to day basis. From skydiving to scuba diving, climbing to kayaking, wakeboarding to windsurfing, and skiing to skateboarding, there are huge range…

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London mountain biking: 5 best places to MTB near London

If you live in, or are visiting, the UK’s capital, you may not have considered the possibility of London mountain biking. The lack of mountains and urban spread mean you need to leave the city to hit the trail, but the best places to MTB near London are still accessible. London mountain biking…

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Overland activity holidays: 10 best road trips for adventure lovers

Fancy a road trip with plenty of adventures along the way? Then overland activity holidays could be just what you are looking for. To help you find that perfect trip we have pulled together this guide to the best road trips for adventure lovers. For this article we only considered actual roads, such…

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Mountain bike touring in Italy: 4 great Italian MTB routes

It is easy to overlook mountain bike touring in Italy, thinking more of the country’s love of road cycling. This is partly because the Giro d’Italia is one of the world’s premier (and oldest) professional cycling races. But there are plenty of great Italian MTB routes that offer as much challenge and…

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Bewl Water off road triathlon in England: Introducing #supbikerun

Want to push yourself with a new challenge? How about joining the Bewl Water off road triathlon in England, which combines SUP, trail running and mountain biking? Introducing #supbikerun, a new event at the beautiful Bewl Water on the border between East Sussex and Kent. Off road triathlon in England: Why? The idea of a normal triathlon never appealed?…

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Decathlon bike delivery review & first ride on B’TWIN Rockrider 560s

Over the next couple of months I will be testing the B’TWIN Rockrider 560s mountain bike from Decathlon in detail. But impressed with how it turned up I wanted to share a Decathlon bike delivery review. Also having had my first ride on the £699 B’TWIN Rockrider 560s, I thought you’d like to…

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Slovenian adventure holidays: 17 best activities in Slovenia

Most people have never visited Slovenia, let alone considered Slovenian adventure holidays. In this guide to the 17 best activities in Slovenia we hope to change your perception of this beautiful, unique and adventurous European country. Why consider Slovenian adventure holidays? Well, there’s the magnificent Alps, the plain, and the Mediterranean…

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Review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg

Looking for a mountain activity holiday for all the family? Want excitement and adventure in a beautiful destination? Then check out this review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg, as it could be exactly what you are looking for. For our main summer holiday we decided to try…

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Interview with Alex Stock: Pro mountain biker for Team Kona

This Interview with Alex Stock was originally published back in 2013. At the time he was a pro mountain biker for Team Kona. It’s a great read for anyone who races, or likes to understand the mindset of competition riding. Pro mountain biker for Team Kona Pro-rider Alex Stock rolls BMX…

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Interview with Amy Morrison: Professional enduro mountain biker

Interested in how to become a pro mountain biker? Then read this interview with Amy Morrison as her journey to becoming a professional enduro mountain biker might surprise you. Interview with Amy Morrison Below is a transcript of a video interview with Amy Morrison. As with any spoken interview we…

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Review of Adler Dolomiti: Val Gardena MTB holiday in Ortisei

Looking for a luxurious mountain biking trip in a stunning destination? Then a Val Gardena MTB holiday in Ortisei might be just the ticket. Check out this review of Adler Dolomiti and the epic mountain biking holiday they offer in the Italian Dolomites. Val Gardena is in northern Italy and includes…

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Hardtail vs full suspension MTB: What type of mountain bike to buy?

Trying to decide what type of mountain bike to buy? Can’t decide whether to get a hardtail vs full suspension MTB? Then read this handy guide comparing the two in order to make an informed choice. Brief history of MTB suspension It is hard to believe that mountain biking is only 40 years old. In…

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MTB Vorarlberg: Review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria

As anyone who has ridden in the Austrian Alps will tell you it is an amazing experience. So when the chance to MTB Vorarlberg came up I was rather excited. Check out this review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria to find out how I got on. Vorarlberg is Austria’s western most state bordering both…

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Planning a meaningful adventure? 11 best countries to volunteer

Travelling for pure adventure is great, but combining activities with volunteering takes travel to another level. If you are planning a meaningful adventure, then check out the 11 best countries to volunteer in. Many organised voluntary programs are fairly adventurous in themselves. Plus there is normally time for more adventure before or after the…