Archive for the "Adventure Travel" Category

7 Tips to Stay Safe on the Slopes

7 Tips to Stay Safe on the Slopes

Going skiing or snowboarding can be an exhilarating experience. But it brings with it more than its fair share of dangers, especially when compared to lounging around in a deck chair by the pool all day. Travelling at high speed down a steep slope, you run the risk of colliding with other riders or of … More

25 Best Places in the World to Photograph

25 Best Places in the World to Photograph

The most spectacular places to photograph on the planet often involve a logistical hurdle or two. Think the Himalayas, Andes, Antarctica, the Arctic, Amazon and Sahara. This top 25 definitely includes the remote and hostile but, happily, a few accessible gems for good measure.

How to Survive a Deadly Animal Attack

How to Survive a Deadly Animal Attack

It’s said that animals can smell fear and if that’s so I think Calvin Klein should harvest my glands for his new ‘CK Panic’ range. Every animal group I have encountered has wanted to attack me in some way, from harmless sheep and horses to more deadly snakes and spiders. Hell, I even had a … More

Top 6 Places to Swim with Dolphins

Top 6 Places to Swim with Dolphins

Fancy a swim with a dolphin? Well of course you do. Over the past three decades the activity has become a practical prerequisite for a successful beach holiday – most notably if you ever want to win “Parent of the Year”. And so, with that, discover our top 6 spots to swim with everyone’s fave … More

Best Extreme Sports Destinations

Best Extreme Sports Destinations

Thrills, spills, chills. Our favourite destinations for extreme sports satisfy our inner adrenaline junkie and put us in the mood for a holiday on the edge.

Top 7 Surf Spots in South Africa

Top 7 Surf Spots in South Africa

You do not need to be a cartographer to deduce that South Africa has a prolific coastline. Scratch that – prolific hardly even cuts it. What adjective best describes a coastline that is not only long – 2,500 km to be almost exact – but half-pipes all the way from the desert of Namibia to … More

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