Nepal Annapurna Circuit This great, long trek, which will usually take you somewhere between 17 and 21 days is supposedly the oldest trek in the Himalayas that you can take, as such it’s likely one of the best in the entire continent of Asia. The reason for this is that whilst hiking your way along this path, you’ll come across everything you could hope for from such an adventure; stunning views or the world’s largest mountain region, incredible heights (17,769 ft is the highest point on the trail as you make your way through the Thorung La Pass), and a wide array of the diverse culture in Nepal. You’ll come […]

Horse Riding in Turkey Nothing spells out an adventure like horse riding amidst some of the most striking landscapes that Europe possesses. The Persians named this place Cappadocia which translates as the “land of beautiful horses”, that’s thanks to its wonderful wild mountain ponies that are still a revered breed to this day, not to mention it’s deep and wonderous caverns matched only by the peculiarly shaped rocks found there. There are plenty of companies offering trips out on the horses, some that stretch over a few days and offer not only the stunning vistas but trips to villages as well as a camping experience like no other. You’ll pitch […]

The Vaquita Location: Gulf of California Heading from land into the depths of our blue planet’s waters, the vaquita is a beautiful porpoise that holds the ill-fated title of the rarest marine mammal on earth. Like many porpoises the vaquita has a look of kindness about it, somehow looking friendlier that the much-loved bottle-nosed dolphins. It’s classed as a miniature porpoise, though it can grow to around 5 foot in length. Vaquita’s were only discovered in the year 1958 and now just over half a century later numbers have fallen dangerously low with only around 30 left in total. This thanks to both the scourge of fishing nets and illegal […]

Gorillas Location: Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda The overall population of gorillas has seen numbers climb in recent years thanks to major efforts from the WWF, that being said it is still very hard and extremely rare to see this great ape out there in the wilderness. This is mainly due to their location as well as the somewhat extortionate costs involved in actually being able to get out there. Perhaps the best known of this creatures’ homes sits in the Democratic Republic of Congo, if you aren’t aware already however this is an extremely dangerous territory to visit, only the most experienced and intrepid travellers amongst you […]

If you’re someone who loves the outdoors and setting out on adventures then I have no doubt that one of the most appealing things about it is becoming one with nature, seeing it for all its glory, its vast landscapes, luscious green paradises and of course its fascinating wildlife that shows us just how special this world is.

Walking with the meir purpose of exploring and discovering is something that has been within us since life itself begun, but nowadays it has become a special way to have an active lifestyle while enjoying outdoors and staying fit. This exploration, usually taking place on trails or relatively wild areas, is what we now know as trekking, and it’s getting more and more popular. If this description is not enough for you to take the road and start practicing it, we give you three other reasons to do so. Get in this amazing trip before is too late and you find a reason to not do it! Life is passing […]

We’ve all lived through that moment when we’re enjoying the great outdoors and all of the sudden our battery goes from 70 percent to 10 percent. Even though nature is a great space to disconnect from technology for a while, phones are already a huge part of our lives, even helping us improve our outdoors with apps and gadgets and keeping us connected in case of an emergency. However, these are not reasons to try to implement damaging techniques to our virgin spaces so we can get a little bit of electricity. But this might be our lucky day because, fortunately, there are a lot of startups wanting to help […]

Studies have spoken, and kids are spending more and more time in front of a screen everyday. Even though there’s nothing wrong with technology, the real danger comes when this translates from low to zero time close to nature or doing physical activity. We’ve lost love for the outdoors, and our kids find it boring or even dangerous. So, if you want to change this and teach them how fun and healthy it is to engage in an active lifestyle while spending quality time together, then keep reading to learn how! Coming Out The main challenge comes right at the beginning: choosing what to do. It needs to be an […]

Hiking Suunto Traverse – The Suunto Traverse watch is a great smartwatch that is designed for those that love the outdoors and their hiking adventures. The key feature that makes it perfect for trekking is its GPS system so you won’t have to worry about getting lost out there. This isn’t all that’s available to you though, it also has on it other useful apps like a barometer, an altimeter and flashlight backlight as well as your smartwatch standard features like alerts for incoming calls, emails and messages. To top it off it comes in a variety of colours and styles so you can pick one that’s perfect for you. […]

What is Goat Yoga? Seriously, it’s what everyone’s been asking themselves ever since it has become a global phenomenon, and the truth is much, much simpler than what we could have ever thought of. Goat yoga has the same exact characteristics as regular yoga, but the only difference is that you’re at peace practicing it in front of said animal in an open, green-friendly outdoor space. Therapy animals Goat yoga can be interpreted as therapeutic, and the truth is that these animals can give you a sense of peace while you’re practicing a relaxing activity. Being close to nature has never required actually going up to a mountain and socializing […]