As the largest resort in North America, you’ve no doubt heard about Whistler’s epic snowfall and opportunities to shred the gnarliest powder around in winter! However, for those professional snow-ploughers, there is so much more to Whistler Blackcomb, that goes beyond the ski season to all year round. We’ve rounded up our favourite Whistler activities …
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Top 5 Skateparks in the World
There was a time skaters had to enact ‘guerilla’ tactics (a term coined by the Dogtown skate crew), using streets, curbs, alleyways, slopes in pavements, etc to make riding more challenging and exhilarating. Much like motions suitable to those in wetsuits, the original street skaters carved, curved and ‘bottom turned’ atop pavements like water. As …
5 Best UK Cities for Running
Do you love nothing better than pulling on your running shoes and picking out a route through a bustling city? If you’ve got a passion for city centre running, check out this guide to some of the best urban jogging the UK has to offer. We’ve picked our five favourite cities, and included some helpful …
Best Dive Sites in Borneo
Borneo is home to spectacular tourist attractions, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, exotic wildlife like orangutans and majestic waterfalls. Borneo is also one of the most highly rated dive destinations in the world blessed with a diverse wealth of marine life. Some of the best diving destinations in Asia are mostly concentrated in Southeast Asia because …
4 Best Water Parks in Tenerife
Tenerife is one of the most popular Spanish islands that make up the Canaries, renowned for its great beaches and evening entertainment, making it a superb destination for holidaymakers. One of Tenerife’s other extremely popular attractions is their water parks, places where the whole family can enjoy a brilliant day out. Here are the most …
Top 10 Stag Do Activities in Barcelona
Barcelona has always been a popular tourist destination due to its warm weather, unique culture, spectacular landscape and legendary football players like Lionel Messi. Although Barcelona is an excellent destination for a city break, or to visit as part of a longer trip through Spain, it is also an amazing place to go on a …
Is Sport Fishing Ethical and Should You Do it?
Fishing is a popular activity and sport, but it can be damaging to the conservation and welfare of the fish, to other non-target animals, and to the environment. What is it? Sport fishing, or recreational fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition, in contrast to commercial or subsistence fishing. It is most commonly practiced with …
A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing
Chris from the UK spent 3 months of his backpacking adventure living and working in the surfing mecca of Montanita, Ecuador as a surf instructor but he’s been surfing for the best part of 10 years now – from the frigid climates of north Devon, England to the warm water lines of Byron Bay, Australia and tagine-filled shorelines of …
Top 11 European Family Adventure Holidays
Planning a holiday which is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained is no easy feat. While mum might be quite happy relaxing with a good book, dad wants to explore historical points of interest, little brother wants to go white water rafting and big sis is too busy taking selfies on her phone. Although …
How to Become a Scuba Diving Instructor
Whether you’re already an experienced scuba diver, or a newbie with a passion for diving, you might consider pursuing an exciting career as a certified scuba instructor. A scuba instructor works with new divers on a personal level, teaching the safety and mechanics of scuba diving. Becoming a certified scuba instructor isn’t easy and requires …