Going abroad for a kayaking adventure is just a pipedream for most people. After all, it must be a whole lot of work to organise a trip out on the water in another country, right? Actually, wrong! It’s super simple. And if the answer to that question had been ‘right’, we probably wouldn’t have written this article. Here are 10 stunning bucket list-worthy kayak trips that we’d recommend for beginners.
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Canyoning is an adventure and exploration sport where participants climb into a wetsuit and get themselves down a river, gorge or – you guessed it – canyon, using a variety of techniques ranging from walking, jumping and scrambling to abseiling and rock climbing. If you’ve not done it before, the whole process can be a little daunting, but the good thing about canyoning is that it can often be as relaxing or as intense and adrenaline-fuelled as you want it to be. There are different routes depending on ability and confidence, and even within the same canyon there are...
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Hiking in the cold is also different to hiking in the freezing cold. We’re talking about the times when the temperature drops sub-zero, and sometimes, when it’s a good 20 or 30 degrees Celsius lower than that. Think icicles, troublesome snot and frozen waterfalls – the days when all of those three things can actually amalgamate into one. These tips will not only serve you well for a hiking trip in the coldest of cold, but equally any sub-zero adventure that sees you exposed to the extreme cold or snow for sustained periods of time.
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Nearly 60% of Slovenia is covered in lush green trees and forests, and when you consider the picturesque lakes, the crystal-blue rivers and the seemingly endless waterfalls found throughout the country, it’s no wonder Slovenia, a country with a population of just two million, is becoming a bit of a hotspot for adventurers looking to tread off the beaten track. Here are a few of our top picks for the best alternative adventures to try out in Slovenia.
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Got an inkling that you’d like to try out kayaking for the first time but don’t really know where to start? Here’s the lowdown on the basics and some amazing kayaking trip ideas for you to test them out on.
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