Australia is a fascinating country, combining stunning natural landscapes with major cities. Its diverse and dramatic scenery attracts many backpackers to the continent, as there is so much to explore and experience. Western Australia has a diverse range of attractions from Shark Bay, King Sound and other beaches, to trekking through deserts and the outback. The [...]
Continue reading...8. October 2008
With a unique and stunning landscape boasting mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs, Iceland is not to be missed. Icelandair organise adventure day trips from Reykjavik including a glacier walk on the Myrdalsjokull Glacier. On this 4WD sightseeing and hiking trip, an experienced guide will demonstrate how to use glacier equipment before guiding the group through [...]
Continue reading...12. September 2008
Specialist adventure tour operator Wilderness Scotland began offering inspiring holidays and wilderness experiences in the remote Highlands and Islands in 2000. Since then its innovative approach, with sustainable tourism principles at its core, means it is now the leading provider of adventure holidays in Scotland. It was recently selected as a finalist in the Scottish [...]
Continue reading...24. August 2008
Lindblad Expeditions (LEX), the NY-based expedition travel pioneer that works in partnership with the National Geographic Society to inspire people to explore and care about the planet, recently launched the seventh ship in its fleet — the National Geographic Explorer. This ice-class polar expedition vessel, which holds 148 guests in 81 outside facing cabins, is [...]
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2. November 2008
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