Routes Across America: Driving North to South

When you’re planning a once in a lifetime road trip, there’s really only one destination to choose: the USA. There is something magical and mysterious about routes across America and the great American road journey. Whether it’s Kerouac’s On the…

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Overland holidays in the US: Rough it or road it?

Thanks to Hollywood films, good infrastructure and a magnificent landscape, overland holidays in the US are, and always will be, incredibly popular. But should you rough it on public transport or road it behind the wheel of your own vehicle?…

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Ibiza adventure holidays: 13 best Ibizan activities

What are the first things that spring to mind when you hear the name Ibiza? Is it super-star DJs? Sweat-filled mega-clubs? Foam parties? €15 beers? It’d probably not Ibiza adventure holidays! But what most people don’t know is that the best…

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The rise of gastro adventure travel: Best foodie activity holidays

The rise of gastro adventure travel is not new – it has been gathering pace for more than a decade. So we thought we’d look at the phenomenon in a little more detail. Plus of course recommend some of the…

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Best US wake parks: Cable park wakeboarding in United States

With wake parks springing up all over the place, wakeboarders are spoilt for choice. But as popularity of cable park wakeboarding in United States increases, figuring out where to visit becomes more difficult. So, check out this list of the best US wake…

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Kiteboarding: Top 10 Destinations in the United States

One of the best aspects of kiteboarding is that it is highly portable. The United States is jam-packed with tons of world-class kiteboarding destinations. If you cherish your job and/or family, don’t start kiting – it’s hopelessly addictive and you…

Twelve tips for solo overland motorcycling on a budget

We are always keen to offer advice to help you plan your adventures. So we caught up with Graham Field, the published author of  three books about motorcycle overlanding, and picked his brain to find out twelve tips for solo overland…

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USA trekking holidays: 10 US National Park hiking trails not to miss

The US is home to some of the world’s oldest, biggest and best national parks. And the best way to explore them is on foot. With great variety, ample pristine wilderness and stunning scenery, it’s easy to see why USA trekking holidays are renowned…

Kitesurfing Outer Banks in Cape Hatteras North Carolina one of the Top 10 active easter vacations for students Flickr CC image by Dan Zen

Best USA kitesurfing destinations: 10 kite spots to rock

The United States is a huge piece of real estate. There are multiple oceans, lakes, rivers, lagoons and various flood plains that make for great kitesurfing setups. The opportunities for kitesurfing in the US are truly endless, but what are…

Book the best ranching holidays with Top50 Ranches

If you’ve ever wanted to be a cowboy or cowgirl? Want to experience a real western horseback adventure? Then a ranching holiday is for you. There are a range of different ranching experiences available, so it’s a good idea to do…

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Five of the best US windsurfing holiday spots

Originally called sail boarding, windsurfing was invented by an innovative young man called S. Newman Darby. Legend has it that Darby invented the sport in 1965 on the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania. Since then the sport has exploded across the world,…