We all have our own ideas about what a good holiday entails. For some of us, lying on the beach just doesn’t do it. Does flying high in adventure balloons sound more like your idea of fun? How about diving with great white sharks? If you fancy yourself as more of an adventurous traveller, we’ve […]

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Planning your next South America backpacking route? Congratulations. Backpacking through South America tops many bucket lists, and with good reason. The sheer scale of the continent, as well as its natural beauty, are hard to beat. Backpacking offers freedom and a sense of adventure that is hard to find with other holidays. Whether you’re a […]

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How well do you know your cruise vessels? The cruise ship Magellan will be familiar to many that have cruised in the Bahamas. The Holiday-class cruise ship has decades of history behind it, and this guide will tell you all you need to know. What is the cruise ship Magellan? The MS Magellan is a massive […]

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sHow many South American flags do you know? South America is a big place, of course. With twelve countries and three dependencies, South America is home to over 385 million people. That’s a lot of men, women and children with plenty of cultural identities. From Suriname to Brazil, South America is rich with history and heritage. […]

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Planning a cruise trip? Great! There’s a lot to consider, of course. Naturally, you’ll have questions. Where should you go? What time of year is best? Which cruise company should you choose? These are all normal questions. One consideration that sometimes gets forgotten about is cruise travel insurance. Seasoned travellers will know all about it, […]

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Planning something a little different for your next vacation? Adventure is out there for the taking, once you know where to look. Bold and brave holidaymakers have long looked beyond traditional pursuits like sun holidays and city breaks. What about you? If you’ve had enough of that and are looking for something a little more […]

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Looking to buy an adventure road bike? Exciting, but be careful: There are lots of different bikes on the market, and in truth, there’s not just one type of adventure road bike. With so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re on the hunt for your first adventure […]

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South America boasts no shortage of great rivers. The Madeira River stretches some 3,250 kilometres and the Parana dwarfs it at 4,880 kilometres. Most impressive of all is the longest river in South America is the Amazon River. Most people correctly associate the Amazon River with the Amazon rainforest, but how much more do you really […]

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Experiential travel is an increasingly popular pursuit with adventurous tourists. No longer satisfied with the same old thing, more of us are seeking out unique and memorable experiences when we travel. Passive holidays lying on a beach in Spain or shopping in New York are all well and good, but some of us want more. […]

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Climbing clothes are not exactly the height of fashion, but they are an absolute must for safe hiking. If you’re an experienced climber or hiker, you’ve probably got already got an entire wardrobe of purpose-designed climbing clothes. You know the score. For those that aren’t quite so experienced, or are planning their first hiking expedition, […]

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