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4 Tactical Gear Adventure Travelers Must Have
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Adventure travelling sounds fascinating, but in reality, it is full of risks, and without essential tactical gear, it is hard to survive. Therefore, in this thread, I am going to share one of the most necessary tactical gear with adventure
Read more…A guide to climbing majestic Mount Kenya
Turkmenistan wants to close its 'Gateway to Hell'
I just read in the BBC that though it's become one of this country's top visitor attractions, its president has ordered that the perpetually firey gas-drilling Darvaza crater in the Karakorum Desert be finally extinguished for environmental and h
Read more…5 questions to ask when choosing a stand-up paddleboard for surfing
Invented in Hawaii in the 1940s, stand-up paddle boarding has become especially popular in the last decade, partly because unlike surfing it can be practiced by a broad range of people of all ages and fitness levels.
But while most peopl
4 health benefits of kayaking
Kayaking is a great sport that has been found to have a variety of health benefits, useful not just to have fun but also to exercise different muscle groups in the body. When kayaking for exercise, it is not a must that you physically apply yours
Read more…Adventure destinations in '15 of the World's Lesser Known Travel Wonders'
There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences...
Kayaking 101 for newbies
Jumping into any new sport or hobby can often be not only daunting but downright confusing. If you’ve never rowed or paddled before, your first time nestled within the bowels of a kayak may leave you feeling sort of a fish out of water. Especiall
In the USA this fall, combine foliage with adventure
Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in t
Read more…Thrills & spills in Tena, Ecuador's adventure capital
Ecuador, a country embedded between tourism powerhouses Colombia and Peru, is sometimes overlooked by the average traveller. But even apart from the inimitable Galápagos and colonial gems like Quito and Cuenca, it's also got some quite cool advent
Read more…Cool facts about Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak
Recently I posted on this blog about Africa's six tallest peaks, so I thought I'd follow up with more about the highest and most famous of those: Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro (dubbe "Kili," for short). And reaching a maximum 5,895 meters (19.341
Africa highs: the continent's six tallest mountains to tackle
Especially since the 1936 publication of Ernest Hemingway's short story The Snows of Kilimanjaro and its 1958 movie adaptation, many people around the world have heard of Africa's highest peak. But there are also a number of other remarkable mount
5 'alternative' honeymoon destinations for adventurous newlyweds
If celebrating your marriage with a honeymoon on a tropical beach while sipping cocktails isn’t your style, you are not alone. More and more newlyweds are opting to indulge their love of adventure on their first postnuptial trip, and here are awes
Various adventure options cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'
Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
Finding adventure in southern Peru's spectacular Apurimac Canyon & River
Like a gigantic throat which was carved out of the earth by the Apurímac River, this natural wonder is located between the Apurímac region and the Cuzco region in southern Peru. It is considered to be one of the deepest canyons in the world.
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Read more…Paragliding in Vietnam
Travelers usually rave about Vietnam’s magnificent natural beauty, rich culture along with unique traditional lifestyle from north to south. Furthermore, by motorbike or on tours is the typical way most travelers choose to discover those features.
Mount Everest area treks: Nepal's magnificent Gokyo Cho La Pass
Cho La is an outstanding Himalayan pass, 5,420 metres (17,782 ft) above sea level, and the classic Cho La Pass trek (105 kilometers and 20 days round trip) connecting Everest Base Camp and the Gokyo Valley through Khumbu Everest National Park off
3 exciting adventure opportunities near Bangalore, India
The booming capital of south India's Karnataka state (aka Benguluru) is known as the country's "Silicon Valley," but the city and its surrounding area also offer numerous opportunities for ecotourism and adventure in the great outdoors, from hiking