The Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia is one of wolrd’s deepest and offers thrilling rafting amidst stunning landscapes!
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How to Choose your Solar Panels & Power-Banks for Traveling and the Outdoors
Which solar technology is efficient for travel & outdoor enthusiasts, and how to define your needs.
Why Montagu Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway from Cape Town
About 2 hours from Cape Town, explore exciting and laid-back Montagu from rock climbing, mountaing biking and hiking to food & wine experiences: the perfect weekend getaway!
10 Reasons Why Visiting Chachapoyas in Northern Peru is an Absolute Must!
Chachapoyas, Peru, is a remote and culturally rich region featuring ancient ruins, unique cuisine, diverse ecosystems, and archaeological wonders like Kuelap making you feel like an explorer!
Why M’Goun Towers Over Toubkal—Morocco’s Highest Peaks
North Africa’s highest summit, Toubkal, is overrated! Summiting Mount M’Goun, Morocco’s third highest peak, offers a unique, less crowded adventure, featuring stunning landscapes and authentic Berber hospitality.
In the Heart of Morocco’s Rose Valley: A Journey from Kasbahs to High Passes
Lace your boots and explore the Valley of the Roses (or Valley of the Dadès) from adobe kasbah to lush gardens!
Why Choquequirao Beats Machu Picchu AND the Colca Canyon
Choquequirao, the “little sister of Machu Picchu” provides the adventurous traveler with an unforgettable experience and one of the most beautiful treks of the Andes.
Peak Pursuits in Bolivia: Mountaineering in the Cordillera Real
Lace up your boots, fasten your crampons, and follow a certified high-mountain guide to new heigths in the Cordillera Real above La Paz in Bolivia!
Salar de Uyuni: an Off-road Adventure across Majestic Salt Flats & Hidden Gems
Go beyond Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, wolrd’s largest salt flat! Buckle up for a 4×4 itinerary with breathtaking landscapes and avoid the crowds in what has become a bucket list adventure.
Up river in Borneo with head-hunting tribes and wild orangutans
Embark on a long-tail boat to travel deep into the Bornean jungle for a stay with the former head-hunting tribes and search for orangutans. Where tradtion, culture and wildlife meet in an immersive and sustainably run ecotourism project.
Exploring Mulu: from caves to pinnacles in the heart of Borneo
On the Malaysian part of Borneo lies a pristine gem for wildlife fanatics, archaeologists and adventurers alike; the remote Gunung Mulu National Park:: vast cave systems, stunning pinnacles, scenic rivers, rich biodiversity in its rainforest…
Palm Oil & Wildlife: a delicate balance in Borneo’s rainforest to experience during a river safari
Along Borneo’s Kinabatangan River, oil palm plantations threaten wildlife-rich rainforests while providing a necessary income to local populations. Make an impact by embarking on a river safari!
Off-roading in Southern Africa: must-know before adventuring!
With its extensive deserts, rocky mountain passes, dense rainforests, and savannahs teeming with wildlife, the African continent is the last frontier for many overlanding enthusiasts. Find out why a proper hands-on 4×4 training is key to fun, success and safety!
Arequipa’s Top 5 [Food, Trek, City]
Discover the White City of Arequipa, from its colonial cultural sites, to its gastronomic restaurants, adventurous treks, and most famous resident: Juanita!
7 reasons why Carhuaz is your ideal base to explore Peru’s trekking Mecca, the Cordillera Blanca
Carhuaz is your ideal base to explore the stunning snow-capped Cordillera Blanca, and a much better bet than Huaraz! Find out why…
Trekking the trail of the gods in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Trek the amazing Cordillera Blanca in Peru, a trekking paradise that is harldy touched…
Andes highest peaks & Cordillera Blanca Plummets: downhill mountain biking in Peru
Explore the Peruvian Andes on a thrilling mountain biking adventure.
Conquering the Stoneman Arduenna: An Epic Mountain Biking Challenge
Navigate you mountain bike in this thrilling outdoor adventure along Belgium’s most scenic landscapes.
5 reasons why the Cederberg is a must visit!
Find out why the Cederberg should be on your South Africa itinerary. Wine buff? Adventure seeker? Wildlife geek? The Cederberg has a lot to offer!
In the footsteps of safari guides in the African bush
Follow us deep into the bush in the footsteps of safari guides to be!
Kayaking beyond the Arctic Circle
Take an unforgettable paddle on the southernmost lake where you can encounter small icebergs…
Lapland’s fields of gold
Explore Lapland in the footsteps of the gold prospectors… From luxurious log-house lodges to amazing mountain biking trails…
The REAL North Cape [don’t be fooled!!]
The North Cape is NOT the northermost point of continental Europe… Don’t get fooled, and find out where to really go… It is a real adventure!
Top 5 mountain biking adventures in Norway
For the best views and best trails, either in the remoteness, or close to cities… Check out the top 5 mountain biking trails of Norway!
Mountain biking in the tracks of the CIA and reindeer in true wilderness [Norway]
The best trail of Norway (for hikers & mountain bikers), in the footsteps of the CIA and reindeer in the remote wilderness!
Cracks under pressure: The Blue Ice Hike
Scientists forecast that by 2200, 90% of Norway’s glaciers will have disappeared. It is about time to explore one!
On the roof of Northern Europe [Galdhøpiggen]
Hike up the roof of Northern Europe and discover the superpowers of the fauna & flora in this polar climate!
The Call of the White [Rafting the Biggest White Waters of the USA!]
Join a thrilling 4-day expedition down the Colorado River on a rubber raft and conquer some of the craziest rapids in the USA!
A 7-day exclusive trek for the best of Réunion!
We have created an exclusive 7-day circular hike for you to explore the best of Reunion Island trekking.
Taming the dragon [3 Salazes]
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime! Climb the most emblematic rocks of Reunion Island for an unforgettable experience…
Mountain biking the Maïdo [Reunion Island]
Explore the many ecosystems along the slopes of the Maïdo mountain in a fun and exhilarating way!
Tales from the Arabian desert [Oman]
Text & photographs: Marcella van Alphen & Claire Lessiau The indigo sky slightly turns greyish-blue over the Bedouin tents in the sleepy camp while in the east the sun announces itself with a pinkish hue. Venus is still bright in the clear sky. Colours appear slowly tainting the dunes in their warm orange before shadows…
Drop into the 7th Hole, Oman’s best kept secret!
Go on the adventure in a lifetime, caving in Oman and entering with a 120-metre free hanging abseil!
Réunion Island: a canyoning paradise
The Reunion Island is a real canyoning paradise: come and explore!
Rock climbing the Maïdo Peak [Reunion Island]
Trekking and canyoning are the most famous activities of the Reunion Island. Rock climbing it may be its best kept secret!
Snaking through Oman’s wadis
Explore the depth of Oman and refresh in its stunning wadis on this canyoning adventure!
Backpack weight & hiking
How to pack and what maximum weight should be carried on a multiday hike.
GR 20 Etape 14: Paliri to Conca [GR 20: 180km of hiking DONE!!]
Stage 14 and final stage of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe!
GR 20 Etape 13: Croci to Paliri [wild pigs & Bavella Needles]
Wild pigs & Bavella Needles on Stage 13 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe!
GR 20 Etape 12: Usciolu to Croci [why Croci is a must!]
Stage 12 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe… and why you must stop at Croci!
GR 20 Etape 11: Col de Verde to Usciolu [ridgelines & fresh fruits]
Stage 11 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe: arriving at Ali Baba’s cave!
GR 20 Etape 10: E’Capannelle to Col de Verde [beer, soccer & BBQ…]
Stage 10 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe!
GR 20 Etape 9: Vizzavona to E’Capannelle [stepping into the South]
Stage 9 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France: the first stage of the Southern part of toughest hike of Europe!
GR 20 Etape 8: L’onda to Vizzavona [how simple pleasures become luxury]
Stage 8 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France and last stage of the Northern part ending in Vizzavona!
GR 20 Etape 7: Vaccaghja to L’Onda [via altitude lakes you don’t want to miss!]
Stage 7 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France with the best accommodation and where to eat the best homemade lasagnes on the GR!
GR 20 Etape 6: Castel del Vergio to Vaccaghja [the nicest accommodation of the whole GR 20!]
Stage 6 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, and THE best accommodation on the way!
GR 20 Etape 5: Ballone to Castel del Vergio [why this is better than Tighettu to Ciottulu]
Stage 5 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France with a better planning than in most guidebooks recommending Tighettu to Ciottulu.
GR 20 Etape 4: Ascu Stagnu to Ballone [is Monte Cinto really better than Cirque de la Solitude?]
Stage 4 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France: the toughest stage of Europe’s toughest hike?
GR 20 Etape 3: Carrozzu to Ascu Stagnu [helicopter rescue & thunderstorms]
Stage 3 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France: helicoptered out and lightning striking along Europe’s toughest hike!
GR 20 Etape 2: Ortu di u Piobbu to Carrozzu [tougher than we thought]
Stage 2 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe!
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