Like much of Asia skydiving has only recently become an accepted activity in India, with the establishment of the Skydiving Association in 2011. The sport has taken off quickly and multiple drop zones are now available offering tandem skydives, static…
Kitzbuhel is one of Austria’s most popular ski resorts. It is an attractive medieval town, high in the Tyrol, with a big reputation for quality skiing and upmarket nightlife. Snowboarders and skiers flock to the town every winter. They are…
The Thai island of Koh Tao is best known as a centre for scuba diving. But the island has thriving windsurfing scene that is often overlooked by travellers looking to dive and party on Koh Tao and its better known…
The Southern French Alps is a mecca for paddlers with a huge range of white water rivers of all grades to choose from. White water kayaking in the Southern Alps offers something for everyone from novice paddlers right through to…
The coast to coast kayak challenge in Scotland is not a trip for the unfit or those unfamiliar with a kayak. It follows the stunning 60 mile route of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William on the North Atlantic coast…
Angola lies on the coast of West Africa, north of Namibia and south of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is an ex Portuguese colony, with a lively, friendly feel. It has a diverse landscape, from snowy mountain peaks, to…
Qatar is best known for its oil wealth. But, of course, there is much more to the country than that. Qatar lies on a small peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, surrounded by warm blue seas. Naturally, those seas attract watersports…
I am sorry to report but it seems there are currently no companies offering Ibiza skydiving experiences. There use to be (or at least there were rumours of!) a drop zone near the airport on the SE corner of the…
A Queenstown snowboarding holiday should be on the radar for all serious boarders. A town that is full of life both in the day and at night makes it the ideal spot for both snowboarding and off snow activities. After…
My wife and I recently had a baby, and having missed out on ski holiday last year due to the pregnancy, we have decided having a baby will not stop us hitting the piste this winter. So, hving gone through…
According to the manufacturer the Osprey Stratos 26 is a day hike rucksack. I personally use it for almost everything from mountain biking to trekking and shopping light camping. It’s a good medium size pack with many useful features and…
Marmaris is one of Turkey’s best-loved resorts, and is a great place to fly, with some choice paragliding sites just a short distance from the town. Marmaris has made its name as a friendly, attractive resort with plenty to do…
Cuba is one of the world’s most politically contentious states, and until 1997, tourists were not allowed outside their resorts. But times have changed, Cuba has opened up, and travellers are free to roam and explore. The country’s beach resorts,…
Azerbaijan lies on the shores of the Caspian Sea, bordered by Iran to the south and Russia to the North. It is perhaps best known for its oil production, but of course, there is much more to the country than…
Lying in the warmth of the South Pacific, Fiji’s islands are the stuff of dreams. Fringed by stunning beaches and clear blue water that teems with fish, with thick, jungle covered interiors: the islands of Fiji are rich with wildlife,…
Snowboarding in Peru seems unlikely to most people but appearances are deceiving. Extreme snowboarders and other winter mountaineering types consider Peru to be high on the list for unfettered adventure. Large glaciers here number in the hundreds and the Andes…
Lefkada is an attractive Greek island in the Ionian Sea, south of Crete. It is only just an island, attached to the mainland by a bridge, making it one of Greece’s most accessible islands. Despite this, it is relatively unspoilt.…
Guyana lies in northern South America, just east of Venezuela, west of Suriname and north of Brazil. Unlike the countries around it, it is an English-speaking Caribbean country, rather than a Latin American one. It has some stunning natural sights…
Gabon lies on the coast of Central Africa, bordering Congo, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The country has a long coast, lapped by tropical Atlantic waters. Much of Gabon is an untouched wilderness, with a small but developing tourist industry. People…
Ho Chi Minh City is better known to most as Saigon. This southern Vietnamese city is a bustling place, full of hawkers, tourists, motorbikes and colour. It is an attractive and vibrant place to be, with something going on every…
A Gambia kitesurf holiday will take you to a location that not many people have surfed before. Temperatures in Gambia are normally between 25 and 30 degrees all year round and there is no set season for kitesurfing as the…
Uganda is an East African country with a huge amount to see and do. It has a varied landscape with high mountain peaks, wide rivers (including the Nile), and a whole host of plant and animal life. What Uganda does…
Gambia is an up-and-coming African holiday destination with plenty going for it. Sandy beaches, lots of sun and a vibrant local culture are among its big attractions. Gambia’s tourism industry is beach-focussed, with lots of quality hotels. Gambia’s watersports industry…
Iceland might not be the first place that springs to most people’s minds when they look for a windsurfing destination. But despite its chilly waters, and Iceland windsurfing trip can be both exciting and rewarding. The country attracts a small…
Abu Dhabi might not sound like a windsurfing destination. This buzzing urban metroplis is capital of the United Arab Emirates, and most often associated with oil and money. But Abu Dhabi’s position right on the Persian Gulf means there is…
The North African country of Algeria is not a well-known dive destination. But there is some good diving from Algeria, in the Mediterranean. Sadly, Algeria is not a country without its problems, having suffered more than its fair share of…
Austria is not the first place that springs to mind when thinking about safaris. And it is certainly true that you are not likely to catch a glimpse of a giraffe or wildebeest wandering around the Austrian Tyrol. But Austria…
Wakeboarding in Athens, and in the rest of Greece, has grown in popularity over the last few years. Wakeboard operations have opened up all over the country, from its island tourist resorts to its busy capital. Whether you want to…
When you think of the Seychelles, you probably think of white sand beaches and cocktails. But this collection of paradise islands in the Indian Ocean makes an excellent mountain biking destination. While many of the islands are coral atolls, some…
An island isn’t exactly the first place most travellers think of when asked to described a typical overlanding holiday, but if we forgive the relative small size Cuba offers great opportunities for a driving adventure. Self-drive or as part of…
