Did you know that removing layers keeps you warm when walking or trekking? If not then you need to read that article! As we explain one of the most useful hiking clothing layering tips. I live in the United Kingdom,…
“No Mother, Yes Mother, I Will Mother” – This was my all-in-one, does-it-all response to her maternal words of warning before embarking on a recent trip to South America. So before departing I looked into the different types of money…
Do you want an adventurous holiday just without difficult logistics, in your face locals or less safe conditions? Well lucky for you we have pulled together the 12 best safe countries for active holidays. These destinations all offer easy adventure…
Whether you are visiting Paris for a romantic weekend or rafting in the Himalaya, smartphone travel security is something to consider. With that in mind here are the top 3 reasons to use a VPN when travelling. Why use a…
Every adventurer knows what they do carries some risk. But how do we keep extreme sports safe? And do we really want to? Are there are things we can do to reduce adventure travel risk while still getting the adrenaline…
It’s common to encounter unplanned difficulties while travelling, even more so when in adventurous destinations. So we’ve pulled together the best travel safety apps that will help you avoid common problems. Read on to check out these top 7 online…
Today we explore an important question for those of us who like to hit the trail. Will trekking get you killed? It sounds like an over-exaggerated statement, but is hiking dangerous? Clearly it isn’t perfectly safe… so let’s explore this…
With so many firms out there telling you they are the best and the safest, just what should you be looking for when rafting trip planning? Expert rafter Hamish McMaster tells you how to pick the best rafting company: The…
Would you like to know how to canoe safely in the dark? Then check out our 10 safety tips for night kayaking below. Winter’s rubbish for kayakers! Bad weather and short days can seriously restrict the amount of time you get…
When kayaking or canoeing in cold weather conditions there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration. With that in mind we’ve put together this list of the essential winter kayaking gear to take paddling. Canoeing in cold…
We’ve only five senses. Unless you can draw on a sixth, it seems foolish to interfere with them during sports or adventure activities. So we asked the questions: do headphones affect extreme sports? And can you listen and perform? Checking…
Scuba diving safety is not rocket science. But sometimes even the most experienced divers will want to push themselves beyond what is safe. This is why it’s important for all scuba divers to know when not to dive. Whether working in…
Cyclists who don’t fit lights to their bikes are idiots. Buying bike lights is simple, they are cheap, easy to fit and – if you didn’t know – a legal requirement. There are a few different types of cycle light, which I…
Kitesurfing one of most exhilarating sports on the planet so it is no surprise that it can be dangerous. With that in mind we’ve put together the top 5 kitesurfing tips for beginners, so read the below pointers which will help you learn…
Adventure travel can never be completely safe. The element of risk is what gets the adrenaline flowing, it’s what makes it fun and what turns a holiday into an adventure. But risks can always be reduced, so thinking of adventure travel safety…
“ANOTHER White Water Rafting Fatality” the media headlines scream! But really how risky is white water rafting? If you see what the media is saying about accidents that happen while participating in adventurous activities, you’ll notice that a white water…
Scuba diving is an incredible experience but it is not without its dangers. Which is why pre dive safety checks of all your dive gear are an integral part of scuba diving. Diving body PADI has outlined the essential pre…
It’s very common to take a laptop with you when you go abroad. As such, you’ll want to protect your laptop when travelling from both physical threats and hacking or data theft online. To help, we’ve pulled together 9 ways…
Danger is exciting. But how much can you flirt with it before you get hurt? There really isn’t anyway of telling. But putting yourself in the path of armed conflict, even onto the damaged ground of a country recently scarred…
