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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!

Suicidal Tendencies in Utah

Utah is a mountain biking paradise and these trails described in the article, still to be explored!

Flying legends [San Francisco]

Join us on a legendaric flight over one of world’s most iconic cities!

Where rock stars, toons & climbers meet [Joshua Tree NP]

Admire the spring super bloom of desert flowers in Joshua Tree National Park, meet its wildlife and have fun bouldering!

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!

Cooling down in the wadis of Oman

Take a dip in the different wadis of Oman!

Snaking through Oman’s wadis

Explore the depth of Oman and refresh in its stunning wadis on this canyoning adventure!

The new outdoorsy capital of South Africa [George]

Explore South Africa’s outdoor capital and discover its most fantastic mountain biking tracks, hiking trails, flora and fauna in the most dramatic landscape!

Climbing up the balcony in Jebel Shams

Discover the stunning Balcony Walk in Jebel Shams and get your adrenaline level up on the via ferrata to take in the best views of the Grand Canyon of the Middle East!

How to choose your water filter [for outdoors and traveling]

Text: Claire Lessiau Photographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen A long distance hike like the GR 20, famous for being the toughest one in Europe [186 kilometers through the Corsican Mountains with an inhumane positive elevation and burning sun!] is the perfect playground to select the optimum gear and test it. Since we have…

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!

GR 20 Etape 1: Calenzana to Ortu di u Piobbu [getting launched on the GR!]

Stage 1 of your complete guide to the GR 20 in Corsica, France: departing from Calenzana for a 2-week adventure along the toughest hike of Europe!

GR 20: Prologue

Stage 0 of your complete guide to the GR 20 Corsica, France, and maybe the most important one: a complete overview!

Top 8 Must Do Adventures in South Africa

The must do top 8 adventures in South Africa: wildlife safaris, trekking, SCUBA diving, mountain biking, kloofing, surfing, horseback riding… You name it!

Life on a string: exploring Hogsback, South Africa

Explore Middle Earth in fairy-like Hogsback, South Africa!

Exploring the French corner, Franschhoek, South Africa

Franschhoek, or the “French corner” has a fascinating history. Because of the wars of religions in 17th century France, a small number of French Protestant refugees settled in South Africa establishing a successful farming and wine making industry still recognised today as one of world’s best. Get off the beaten path and discover not only the famous wines of Franschhoek but also its stunning outdoors & favourite restaurants!