Adventure Travel Items

Shark cage diving banned in Western Australia

Cage diving with sharks has been banned in Western Australia, as the government vows to rule out tourism ventures based on attracting sharks.

Discover the beauty of Mexico's Lagoon of Seven Colours

Mexico is a truly wonderful gap year destination and in coming here while on a break from education or work you'll be able to see beautiful scenery and try a range of amazing activities. One place you should be sure to see, however, is the stunning Lagoon of Seven Colours.

Mexico is a fantastic destination for gap year adventures

Looking to go on a gap year that enables you to take in spectacular scenery and try exciting activities? By going on adventure holidays in Mexico, you can not only do both of these but will also be able to interact with cultures that are entirely different to your own.

Traversing the Inca Trail makes for an iconic gap year

If you're keen to go on a gap year that enables you to have exciting adventures and experience cultures that are entirely different to your own, why not consider taking the Inca Trail? Located in Peru, traversing this ancient pathway to see the lost city of Machu Picchu is bound to be a highlight of your travels.

Take in stunning sights on a gap year in Peru

If you're looking to take in some amazing sights during the course of your gap year, Peru is one destination you should be sure to visit. Head to the South American country and you will have the chance to see wonderful landmarks and experience different cultures.

2012 gap year hot list

Heading off on your gap year in the New Year? Wondering where to go or need a little bit of inspiration? To help you decide and plan your adventures for next year, we’ve come up with a list of where we think are going to be hot gap year destinations in 2012.

Where to visit on a gap year in New Zealand

New Zealand has a wealth of beautiful landscapes to see so it can hard knowing where to visit during a gap year here. From glaciers and mountain lakes to bustling cities and wild forests, you'll have a vast choice when deciding what to see.

Gap Year Company profiles – Madventurer

We’re continuing our gap year company profile series this week with a focus on Madventurer, a non-profit volunteer organisation. These profiles are designed to help you make that decision of choosing a gap year company just that little bit easier, giving you all the information you need in one place.

India vs Sri Lanka: Which is the best destination for mixing voluntary work with adventure?

When planning a gap year abroad, overseas adventure travel can be an incredibly attractive option. After all, it gives you the chance to explore far-flung destinations and do things totally out of the ordinary. But, if you want to integrate volunteering into this kind of trip - or vice versa - where is best to head to?

Where can I combine voluntary work with adventure travel?

Whether you're planning a gap year or a career break, adventure travel can be a fantastic choice. After all, it allows you to have all kinds of exhilarating experiences in incredible destinations across the world. To make your trip all the more memorable, why not consider combining this kind of getaway with voluntary work?

Gap Adventures announces new name - G Adventures

Gap Adventures, a small group tour operator, is changing its name to G Adventures, the company announced today, with the Canadian company rebranding its worldwide operations under the new name from 1 October.

Australia and New Zealand - ideal for adventure travel

If you're looking for an exhilarating gap year that will generate lifelong memories, consider an adventure travel break to Australia or New Zealand.