Outdoors & Adventure Travel Articles

 
Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa
Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa South Africa carries with it some pretty hefty baggage - it's far away from so much of the rest of the world that what we "know" about South Africa comes to us largely through brief news snippets, sweeping movie landscapes, or apartheid documentaries on the History Channel. You know there's more to South Africa than that. You just don't know what.
10 Best Horse Treks Around the World
10 Best Horse Treks Around the World Whether you’re scaling the heights of the Inca Trail, blazing a trail along virgin desert plains, galloping along white sand beaches or riding alongside game on a horseback safari, horse trekking offers an exhilarating and environmentally sustainable way to explore some of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
Trek Around the World
Trek Around the World Part of what we love about indie travel is doing the abnormal – getting outside the box of the typical one or two week vacation. Every other week we are going to profile a longer trip – not necessarily a round the world trip – but a trip that offers a little bit more. In [...]
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers Hiking is often mistaken for a strenuous outdoor activity, requiring years of experience. Lavinia Patrascu believes that, even though climbing a mountain should never be taken lightly, the reality is that almost anyone can embark on a memorable journey towards an imposing mountain peak.
10 Activities for Animal Loving Travelers
10 Activities for Animal Loving Travelers Whether trekking with llamas in New Zealand, searching for the elusive tiger in India, or learning to gallop the plains like a real-life cowboy, these 10 adventures will get you up close and personal with some of the world’s most incredible wildlife.
10 Festivals that Celebrate Local Produce
10 Festivals that Celebrate Local Produce From sampling witchetty grubs at New Zealand’s Wildfood Festival to mud sliding in South Korea or munching on oyster tacos to celebrate the Californian oyster harvest, these 10 festivals are some of the world’s most unique celebrations of local produce.
A Classic RTW Trip
A Classic RTW Trip In this week's Indie Flight Hacking, Adam Seper breaks down a classic RTW route that encompasses some of the most popular round the world destinations.
Paradise on a Budget: Eco Retreats that Won’t Break the Bank
Paradise on a Budget: Eco Retreats that Won’t Break the Bank From a detox and yoga retreat in Thailand to Mexican eco-casitas and even a Hawaiian surf camp, here are 8 eco-conscious resorts where you won’t have to max out the credit card.
How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America
How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America If you are planning a RTW trip and having trouble deciding where to go, consider South America. Adam Seper is here to guide you through Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.
Your 2012 Indie Travel Champion Is…
Your 2012 Indie Travel Champion Is… The Indie Travel Champion has been crowned. Who won the inaugural Indie Travel Take Down Tournament? Find out the results and check out the reasons why the champion is deserving.