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Action Packed New Zealand

September 14, 2015June 17, 2011 by Guest Blogger

This guest post was written by Sophie Collard | Photo provided by oemebamo on Flickr

Surf through some last minute hotel deals and pack your bags with waterproofs and hiking boots, this is going to be wild. New Zealand is a really diverse country. It’s home to the clearest rivers, the most awesome mountains, and to national parks spewing sulphur and covered in giant ferns like the ones in Jurassic Park. Aside from the greenery and volcanic activity the diversity includes, it makes it a perfect adventure travel destination.

Cape Town, South Africa Adventure Travel Guide

November 6, 2016June 10, 2011 by Matt

Place

Cape Town, South Africa

Location

Cape Town is located on the north end of the Cape Peninsula on the South African coast. This coastal city sits about 200 km northwest on the southernmost point of the African continent where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Hawaii, USA Adventure Travel Guide

September 14, 2015June 6, 2011 by Matt

Place

Hawaii, USA

Location

Hawaii is an archipelago of over 137 islands located about 3200 km southwest of the mainland United States. The main islands are located just south of the Tropic of Cancer nearly halfway between the Americas and Asia, at about the same latitude as central Mexico and Vietnam.

How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Three Easy Steps

November 23, 2012May 31, 2011 by Matt

Above: A filipino jeepney, not unlike the one that we rode in. Photo courtesy of Richard Messenger on Flickr.

Emilie and I arrived Cebu city one humid February afternoon with the intention of leaving the next day to find a village where there we could get away from other travelers. Over breakfast I thumbed through our Lonely Planet’s section on the Visayas. The book made it clear that the island of Cebu was too touristy for our mission. The closest island, Bohol to the south, would be less touristy, but would also be a difficult place to get away from other travelers. As I scanned the map looking for an alternative I noticed a speck in the straight between the Cebu and Bohol. It was labeled Cabilao Island.

Five Adventure Travel Destinations for Thrill Seekers

May 20, 2013May 30, 2011 by Matt

Most holidaymakers look for a quiet beach where they can relax. For some, however, this kind of holiday lacks the excitement and adventure they’ve been looking for all year. So here’s a collection of the five holiday destinations that will get your adrenaline pumping, from either excitement or a little element of danger.

Dubai, UAE Adventure Travel Guide

September 14, 2015May 27, 2011 by Matt

Place

Dubai, UAE

Location

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It borders Abu Dhabi to the south and southwest, Sharjah to the east and north, and the Persian Gulf to the northwest.

British Columbia, Canada Adventure Travel Guide

September 14, 2015May 23, 2011 by Matt

Place

British Columbia, Canada

Location

British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province, bordering on the Pacific Ocean to the west, Alberta to the east, Alaska to the northwest, the Yukon and Northwest Territory to the north, and the states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana, in the United States, to the south.