Would you like to take up sailing? Then these five beautiful spots to learn to sail in the UK tick all the boxes. Britannia may not rule the waves anymore, but Britain’s historical status as a maritime nation means sailing is…
If you’re looking for a fun filled, active beach holiday for all the family, then you should consider windsurfing. But with windsurf spots in idyllic beach locations all over the world, what are the best family windsurfing holiday destinations? Huge advances in…
Morocco is close to Europe but still an exotic and adventurous destination, it’s also home to some of the best windsurfing on the planet. If you’re looking for the best Morocco windsurfing holiday destinations then read on. Morocco found its…
Brazil surfing holidays are much like its culture – varied and generally supportive of a really good time. As the largest country in South America there are a lot of beaches to explore, so what are the best Brazilian surf breaks? Brazil surfing holidays…
Looking to immerse yourself in real climber culture? Want the kind of trip where you don’t just feel like another number at the bottom of a balance sheet? Then check out Rockbusters who provide some of the best rock climbing…
Snowshoeing is a sport that is on the up. So we asked Penny Walker, a regular snowshoer in the Pyrenees, what all the fuss it about. She gave us 6 great reasons to try snowshoeing this winter. What is snowshoeing? For those unfamiliar…
Good weather, great food and excellent surf means Spanish surfing holidays are some of the most popular in Europe for both beginner and experienced surfers. With so many to choose from, what are the best surf camps in Spain? Spanish surfing…
Are you getting into SUP – the world’s fastest growing water sport? To get the right stand up paddle board for you there are many factors to consider, so read this SUP buying guide to help you make the right…
Phuket has long been known for top Thai scuba diving holidays. This is because of spectacular marine life combined with a vast range of diving – something suitable for everyone. But what are the 10 best Phuket dive sites? Top Thai scuba diving holidays Thailand…
Phuket scuba diving holidays in Thailand are hugely popular because they offer something for everyone. Beginners can learn to dive in very safe conditions, but still expect to see plenty of interesting creatures. While challenging dive sites ranging from wrecks and caves,…
Fancy a ‘pilgrimage’ to where kitesurfing began? Then you’ll want to visit the sport’s spiritual home on a Lake Silvaplana kitesurf holiday in Switzerland. Not only will you experience perfect conditions in stunning surroundings, but you’ll also get to enjoy a spot of…
Imagine combining the exhilarating sport of paragliding with the range, control and freedom of powered flight. That’s exactly what you get when you learn to paramotor. And for the best tuition and weather, a paramotoring course in Spain with FlySpain…
Over the last couple of years Sophie Harper has been on an interesting journey. She has gone from having zero skydives to being well on the way to becoming a skydiving instructor. Below, Sophie talks about her experience – be prepared…
Taghazout lies on Morocco’s Atlantic coast around 20 km north of Agadir. It is a small Berber fishing village, sandwiched between the ocean and the mountains, that happens to be Morocco’s surf Mecca. On Taghazout surfing holidays expect world class waves with a dash of authentic Moroccan culture. Taghazout…
During my Erasmus Exchange from University I was lucky to spend a full winter season living in Oslo. I could be on the slopes under an hour after rolling out of bed, this led to some serious slope time. In this review of Oslo…
Caribbean windsurfing holidays offers everything windsurfers could want: strong, reliable trade winds, warm water, great weather, flat water lagoons, surfable waves, friendly hospitality and of course beautiful views. With the Caribbean being a top holiday destination, there are great facilities including plenty of…
With the surf season just starting in Portugal, and in honour of their 25th year of operations, we’ve decided to republish this review of the Surf Experience from two seasons ago. Our writer – and wannabe surfer – Paul, visited the legendary surf school to learn…
As pretty much a beginner, heading off for a surfing holiday in Nicaragua, with its reputation as a serious surf destination, seemed a little daunting. As it turned out, I really needn’t have worried. Unforgettable memories, new friends and a…
Part one of our Central American adventure is arriving in Costa Rica. This ranged from the the good (surfing in Samara), to the bad (traffic in San Jose), to the ugly (concrete vs colonial charm in San Jose). Arrival and traffic in…
The second part of our French Pyrenees ski resort road trip was to visit Les Angles, just a 20 minute drive from Font Romeu. We were moving onto Ax Les Thermes after our day on the slopes, so this article is…
