Vietnam Bike Tours
Is there a better way of really seeing and getting to know a country than on two wheels? Sure a car might travel greater distances but it’s so impersonal, Trains might be faster but you’re confined to the track. On…
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Guide to Kathmandu snowboarding holidays
Although the worlds largest mountains are in Nepal, and there is plenty of snow, there are not any ski resorts so traditional snowboarding holidays do not exist. However skiing and snowboarding does occur in the form of mountaineering expeditions, where…
Guide to Afghanistan skiing holidays
Skiers looking for a new challenge with great conditions but off the beaten track should consider skiing in Afghanistan. With no formal resorts or ski lifts the Afghanistan ski experience is limited to ski touring and back country/off piste expeditions.…
India Wakeboard guide
India has drawn in travellers for generations. They go to take in the country’s fascinating culture and history, to explore its varied landscapes and busy cities, and to lie on its beaches. India’s west coast in particular, including the states…
Guide to Nepal rafting holidays
When you think about Nepal the first thing that comes to mind is Mount Everest, but there is a lot more to the country than the world’s highest mountain. Nepal white water rafting is widely considered as some of the best…
Guide to Krabi surfing holidays in Thailand
You don’t hear much about surfing holidays in Thailand, mainly because it does not get the waves of other SE Asian countries. However, as this guide to Krabi surfing holidays shows this does not mean you should discount it as…
Savedra Dive Center Philippines: Moalboal Scuba Diving Holidays
The Philippines is fast becoming the destination of choice for scuba divers from all over the world. The country is the centre of marine biodiversity; nowhere else on earth will you find so many unspoiled coral reefs and species of…
Guide to Moalboal scuba diving holidays
Moalboal scuba diving holidays in the Philippines offer some of the best diving in Asia and the world. You’ll see hawksbill and green sea turtles on nearly every dive. Luck divers will see the whale shark the biggest fish on the planet. There…
Guide to Hikkaduwa kiteboarding holidays
Back in 2001 Hikkaduwa was the first beach in Sri Lanka to have kitesurfing grace its shore. It has a perfect climate with the temperatures being anything from 26 – 30+ degrees. So Hikkaduwa kitesurfing is even more of a pleasure…
Top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide
As any surfer knows, finding a spot that’s not heaving with boarders is getting tougher and tougher these days. Which is why these top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide might just give you a few ideas for getting away from…
Taking a guided tour vs independent overland holidays
When travelling overland you’re sometimes faced with the decision between exploring all by yourself or taking a guided tour from someone who knows the area, the best way of getting around and the most interesting information. In essence, that’s the…
Filipino scuba diving: Best Philippines dive spots
The Philippines is famous around the world for quite a few things, not the least its 7,107 islands that account for a coastline twice the length of the USA’s. Which means the best Philippines dive spots are usually considered some…
A summary of the different boating qualifications by RYA
The Royal Yachting Association, or RYA, is a globally-respected national sailing body that ensures incredibly high standards of sailing practice are maintained on waters around the UK and the wider world. Britain is famous for its maritime history and the…
Guide to Khumbu trekking holidays
Khumbu is a region in eastern Nepal famous for Mount Everest the Sagarmatha National Park and Goyko lakes. Sagarmatha is the Nepalese name for Mount Everest and it the world tallest mountain that dominates the area. Khumbu trekking holidays are very popular with…
Guide to Azerbaijan sailing breaks
Azerbijan is not the first place that springs to many people’s minds when they plan a sailing trip. But the country’s long Caspian Sea coast means that it is a great place to get out on to the water. Take…
Guide to Nepal scuba diving holidays
Most people travel to Nepal to trek through its mountains, and gaze at its famous views. It is a fascinating place to be, with a rich history and culture. But what do you do there other than trekking and climbing?…
Seabreeze Kite Club Discount: 10% off Kitesurfing
Everyone will want to ride this spectacular big flat lagoon with a magnificent white sandy beach in Aceh,Indonesia. For those who enjoy waves, this is also available. It has a breathtaking view over the mountain while you are riding. Right…
Guide to Azerbaijan trekking holidays
The Republic of Azerbaijan offers some of the best trekking in the Caucasus region. Over 40% of the country covered by 3 mountain ranges; the Greater Caucasus, the Lesser Caucasus and the Talysh Mountains meaning there is stunning scenery and…
Guide to Tibet snowboarding holidays
Snowboarding in Tibet can be described as ‘the final frontier’.The Himalayas are the greatest mountain range in the world and it runs right through Tibet. In Sanskrit, ‘Himalayas’ translates to, ‘abode of snow’. With some of the highest peaks in…
Guide to Batangas surfing holidays
Ferdinand Magellan, that intrepid Spaniard, stumbled across the Philippines in 1521 – and was promptly butchered by the locals. Though that didn’t stop the Spanish, and later the Americans, from turning it into their own little Pacific outpost. Today it is hailed…