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Cycling Gone Crazy: The 5 Most Epic Routes Worldwide

I always tell my son Joe: “Life is like a bicycle – to stay balanced, you’ve got to keep on moving.” And as I got inspired to take my own wise life lesson to heart, I started looking into ways of inspiring him (and myself!) to get out into the wild wide world... on two wheels. And as it turns out, there are so many epic cycling trails out there, ranging from close by (the Route des Grandes Alpes, France) to literally across the world (The Great Ocean Road, Australia).

Ethan’s Pick: Six of the Coolest Cruises Out There

When I think of cruises, my first association is that of climbing up the walls on a slow ocean liner, with nothing to entertain me but a crowded swimming pool and a cold, soulless gym. But boy, was I biased! Inspired by a friend who set off on a trip to Antarctica, I started looking at what el...

Extreme Adventure Travel Stories You Wouldn’t Believe…

From time to time, you come across an adventure travel story so incredible that it makes your jaw drop to the floor. This is exactly what happened to me when I came across this YouTube video of Christoph Rehage, a young German dude who decided to ignore the flying option and instead r...

So You Want To Climb Kilimanjaro?

The time is right, and you want to take the challenge. You’ve got the dream, you’ve set your sights on the mountain... But what exactly is involved in the planning of your hike up Mount Kilimanjaro? How much practice will you need? What should your approximate budget be? And which company should you even book with? If all these questions are clouding your mind, not to worry my friend – I’ve got all the answers for you. With this Guide to Climbing the Roof of Africa, you’re all set to go.

This Epic Roadtrip Covers Nearly the Whole of Europe

Got 3 months off and a burning desire to go on a roadtrip that can’t be beaten? Mate, then here’s a great idea for you. Just a couple of days ago I stumbled upon an internet hero called Randy Olson, who computed the optimal roadtrip of Europe connecting 50 of the continent’s must-see locations...

Rapids and Rope-Bridges: Follow in Indiana Jones’s Footsteps

Ready to unleash your inner adventurer and embrace some blockbuster-worthy action? The time is now! If you’re anything like me, I know that you’ve been aspiring to follow in the footsteps of your childhood hero Indy (also known as “Indiana” Jones), and with this handy guide, reliving ...