Queenstown is the New Zealand adventure capital. And given the country’s reputation for action sports and crazy activities, this makes the best extreme experiences in Queenstown some of the most exhilarating on the planet. New Zealand adventure capital Located in…
With more than 550 dropzones it is tough to decide where to skydive in Europe. But with many beautiful, historic destinations that ooze culture and throb with nightlife, skydiving European style is about much more than the freefall experience. So,…
If you are a thrill seeker, adrenaline junky or extreme sports addict then at some point you will probably want jump out of a plan. If you like it you might want to know how to learn to skydive on…
How much does skydiving cost? It’s a good question with no definitive answer. But as this guide to tandem skydive prices worldwide proves, it doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive. A tandem skydive is jumping out of a plane attached…
Are you going to be in Thailand and fancy skydiving? Then read this guide to Thailand skydive holidays. In our opinion skydiving in Pattaya is the best place to jump out of a plane in Southeast Asia. Guide to Thailand…
Many years ago I discovered that living dangerously thrilled me. I started off mountain climbing, but soon learned that soaring over mountains is the real way to earn your stripes. Skydiving and travel are my passion, so to share my passions I’ve put together 10…
Ever considered whether you can go paragliding in Croatia? Well then check out this guide to Split paraglide holidays as it is a good base for a vacation with plenty of flying opportunities nearby. Paragliding in Croatia Croatia is gathering…
It only takes one skydive to get you hooked. And once you are hooked there are many types of skydiving and parachuting to try out, offering bigger, better and just different thrills than a standard skydive. If you’re thinking about…
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…
Interlaken, a jewel in the centre of Switzerland, is one of those places that stays in your memory forever: wide, café-studded boulevards; lushly manicured gardens; cliff-fringed edges; cobblestone roads winding through town. Of course, if cafés and cobblestones don’t really do…
When it comes to skydiving, Switzerland has one of the poshest pedigrees in Europe: legendary landscapes, pristine planes and lush grass for landings. Here’s our guide to Switzerland skydiving holidays and tandem Swiss skydive options. Where to skydive in Switzerland Switzerland has around 20 permanent…
Many years ago I discovered that living dangerously thrilled me. I started off mountain climbing, but soon learned that soaring over mountains is the real way to earn your stripes. Skydiving and travel are my passion, so to share my passions I’ve put together 10…
Why jump at Midwest Freefall? Well, because it balances excellent facilities with a friendly, laid-back, community-centered vibe. The atmosphere is as warm as a family living room, but one with all the skydiving trimmings. There’s cosy carpeted indoor packing, space…
Why jump at Skydive South Shore? The answer is simple: views, views and more views. The panorama from the air at Skydive South Shore includes 360˚ vistas of the Gotham skyline, Fire Island, the Hamptons and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s…
Why jump at Skydive the Wasatch? For two main reasons: Gorgeous views and an authentic community spirit. The ride to altitude skims the snow-capped all-season playground of the Wasatch Front, providing every skydive with a postcard backdrop for an incredible…
Not all backpacks in Australia contain a week’s worth of socks and a small selection of stuffed koalas for the folks back home. Some of them are magical: the kind with parachutes folded carefully inside. Most carriers of the former…
James Bradshaw is one of a rare breed – a repeat tandem skydiver. Here, he tells his story about how he came to love the sport of freefall, parachuting and skydiving. We’ve asked him a few questions about his experiences…
Over the past couple of years, I have organised 2 tandem charity skydiving events for my local hospice in Yorkshire. The first time I didn’t have a clue how to organise it, or how to convince my friends to take…
Over the last couple of decades, paragliding has really taken off (if you’ll pardon the pun) in Asia. This huge and varied continent is home to some of the fastest growing paragliding centres in the world. That’s why we’ve created…
Ah Paris, the most romantic city in the world. Home to some of the finest cuisine on the planet, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées. What better place to go if you want to throw yourself out of an aeroplane?…
