Posts Tagged‘outdoor activities’

biking in Europe

I always get frustrated by the hidden charges which magically appear when you’re booking a holiday. What started out as a good deal quickly escalates into a nightmare, due to the addition of airport taxes…

skiiing in Niesko, Japan

While spring is well underway throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer not far behind, now is the time to be talking about taking a ski holiday to one of…

I never thought I’d ever say I needed to escape from Miami in December, but I most definitely did. Normally, the weather is great this time of year – cool, almost zero precipitation and plenty…

beaches in Punta Cana

Punta Cana, translating to, ‘the place of the white cane’, is an extremely popular tourist destination in the Dominican Republic. Despite attracting thousands of visitors every year, there are still many miles of unspoiled and…

When you hear ‘Spain’ most people think of the crowded and touristy Costas, or the Balearic or Canary islands, but there is so much more to this country than its typical seaside resorts. One of…

coastline in Aberystwyth, Wales

The top reasons to visit Aberystwyth are are a must see. A town found in Wales, Aberystwyth is located close to the convergence of two rivers, the Ystwyth and Rheidol. Aberystwyth has an oceanic climate…

Brasov city in Romania

When I travel, there are a few things I really enjoy doing because I’m halfway decent at them (who likes doing stuff they suck at?). Mountain biking, riding motorcycles and surfing (ok i’m not that good at…

SUP in Miami

While Miami Beach might not be known for its traditional surfing as the Bahamas break the big curlers before they reach the shore, SUP, or Stand Up Paddle Boarding makes a great alternative to satiate…

renting a bike in Chiang Mai

So after experiencing the insane hustle and bustle of Bangkok, I decided it was time to get the hell out of dodge and go somewhere a bit more my speed. I had heard about the…

Waterfalls in Jamaica

Jamaica is an ideal example of a tropical getaway destination. Famous for its laid-back nature, spicy foods and delicious fruit and cocktails – not to mention its pristine beaches, it’s not difficult to see why…

Huge Tree

You read right. This crickety 25 year old went tree climbing. No, not up the 20 ft. tall sapling in my mom’s backyard, but to the king of trees, one 600 years old and the…

sunrise over mountains

By: Susanne Richards While I usually like to leave my vacations fairly open-ended in terms of activities, I arrived at my dream destination of Maui with a few experiences in mind. At the top of…

Kilver Court in Somerset County, England

As Europe’s most visited city, London is no stranger to tourists. As sporting fanatics from across the globe pile into Heathrow Airport to begin their Summer Olympics journey, it’s worth noting some peaceful sites around…

One thing I’m trying to do more of this year is experience a little more adventure travel. Sight seeing is cool for a while and museums are good for rainy days, but I miss a…

When the weather warms up, Europe is the best place for summer holidays.  It’s because if you suck at skiing like me, the colder countries don’t hold much allure when they’re bunked down in snow…