Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is more than just a rock! Getting there The nearest large town is Alice Springs, some 450km and 4 1/2 hours drive away. You can base yourself there and do a day trip there and back, either using your own transport or utilise a tour company and let them […]
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Colombia: Surviving Bogota
‘Let’s go to Bogota, Colombia’, I said. And with that, we were off. I must confess though, that some bad thoughts were going through my mind when I booked. Kidnappings, bombings, drugs and the Netflix movie ‘Narcos’. ‘Why not just holiday on a nice beach in some tropical paradise?’, I thought. Well, we needn’t have […]
Cuba: Fancy a salsa
Arrival Arriving in Havana, the first thing that hits you are the wrought iron doors behind the immigration counter. It’s like stepping back into the communist past era as they open and shut behind you. Welcome to Cuba, where the sun never sets and your salsa experience begins. Reform While reform of the economy is […]
USA: Bike the Golden Gate Bridge
Try a biking adventure in San Francisco – bike the Golden Gate Bridge. There are plenty of bike hire outlets around the waterfront at reasonable prices. You can do a round trip by bike, or bike to Sausalito then take the ferry back. It makes for a great day out plus gets you out of […]
16 Movies to Watch for Adventure Travellers
Put yourself in someone else’s hiking boots and settle in for some prime time Adventure Films: Check out our Amazon store HERE for some of the movies we recommend. As Amazon Associates, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Adventure Films on YouTube and Vimeo Adventure Film […]