Jan 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM: The area of East Java in Indonesia is home to beautiful and diverse landscapes that include beaches, volcanoes, mountains, plantations, lakes, natural reserves, and a lot more. There are also many natural, cultural, and adventure activities to partake in, like scuba diving, hiking volcanoes, surfing, witnessing traditional ceremonies, hearing folklore stories, learning the cultivation process of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Exploring the diverse scenery of East Java, Indonesia
Jan 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM: The area of East Java in Indonesia is home to beautiful and diverse landscapes that include beaches, volcanoes, mountains, plantations, lakes, natural reserves, and a lot more. There are also many natural, cultural, and adventure activities to partake in, like scuba diving, hiking volcanoes, surfing, witnessing traditional ceremonies, hearing folklore stories, learning the cultivation process of ...Weekend trip from Sydney, Australia: Pambula
Jan 12th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Pambula is located on the Sapphire Coast of Australia and is a great weekend getaway for people who want to get out of the big city of Sydney for a few days and explore nature. The name Sapphire Coast stems from the areas clear, sparkling oceans, which you will be able to experience first-hand through adventure sports like surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and diving.
Getting in
...Photo Gallery: Queensland, Australia
Oct 12th, 2011 at 5:00PM: Usually we're uncomfortable posting direct press pitches, but these pictures are too good to resist. Queensland, Australia, is often regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Home to various UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking city skylines, a tropical climate, and wildlife that you can experience up-close, it is no wonder that 2.1 million people ...Surf the City
Aug 31st, 2011 at 10:30AM:
When I started this story-before local grocery stores in New York City sold out of flashlights, batteries, and bottled water in anticipation of Irene-surfing in the Big Apple remained somewhat under the radar. In a city where sunbathing often means spreading a towel on a chunk of concrete pier off the West Side Highway, riding the waves seems an unlikely pursuit. And yet as storm hysteria ...Win a trip to SPY Boot Camp 9
May 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: SPY Optics is gearing up for their ninth annual Boot Camp, which will take place August 4th - 10th in sunny San Diego, California.This year, they're giving one lucky fan the opportunity to attend the event and hang out with SPY-sponsored athletes as they surf, motocross, and party on the beach.
Entering the contest couldn't be any easier. Simply click here and fill out the online form, and ...New website helps travelers find their next adventure
Apr 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: A new website promises to help adventure travelers find their next getaway, as well as discover new destinations they weren't even aware of. The goal is to connect consumers with tour operators and guide services from around the globe, in an effort to make booking an adventurous holiday all the easier.
The recently launched Kumutu is the brainchild of CEO Ryan Off, who came up with the idea of ...Panamanian surfer rides wave for 41 miles!
Mar 22nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: The Panama Canal is truly a modern wonder of engineering and construction. Stretching 48 miles in length, it offers a narrow corridor of water between North and South America through which ships can pass to and from the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. This past weekend, champion surfer Gary Saavedra grabbed his board and hit those waters, hoping to set several new records in the process.
On ...Flying Kites Adventure Challenges: Give back on your next trip
Mar 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Travelers looking to add a new dimension to their next journey may want to check out the Flying Kites Adventure Challenges, which are a series of great adventure travel opportunities that allow you to visit some fantastic destinations, while raising funds for charity at the same time.
Organized by Flying Kites, a non-profit that is dedicated to improving the standards for childcare in some of ...Dreaming of Bali - In search of paradise
Mar 8th, 2011 at 9:30AM:
What is paradise? Is it a place we can visit? Somewhere with palm tree-lined beaches, frosty cocktails and simmering volcanoes? Or is it an idea? A vision in dreams that never quite materializes when we wake up? Bali, an intriguingly exotic island tucked into the Indonesian Archipelago in Southeast Asia, is just such a paradise. This elusive island is everything you've ever dreamed - a land of ...5 incredible, adventurous things to do in Kauai, Hawaii
Feb 9th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Kauai. Just the mere mention of the word brings a million amazing memories rushing back, and immediately makes those who have been wish they were kicked back on Poipu beach without a care in the world. It's one of America's wonders, and while the Garden Isle is far from being the biggest, most populated or easiest of the Hawaiian islands to get to, it's unquestionably worth the trip. ...Video of the Day - Tarp surfing
Feb 1st, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Some surfers travel to the ends of the Earth in search of the perfect barrel. When the swell isn't picking up, others get creative and only have to go as far as their front yards. Today's Video of the Day from Kordoruy.tv is a look at a few groms from San Juan Capistrano, California that started the unique sport of "tarp surfing".
Avid surfers Dodge Wyrath and Wyatt Brady came up with ...
Mexico to become "champion" of adventure travel?
Dec 7th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Speaking at the United Nation's Convention on Climate Change yesterday, Mexican President Felipe Calderón recognized the importance of tourism and adventure travel for preserving the habitats and culture of his country, even going so far as to say "Mexico has to become the champion of adventure travel."
The presentation took place as part of Green Solutions@COP16, which is an event that ...California man sets new record by surfing for 26-hours straight
Nov 29th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Surfer Bill Laity earned himself a spot in the record books last weekend by setting a new endurance mark for the longest continuous surfing record. Laity, who lives in San Clemente, California, set the record off Huntington Beach, where he rode the waves for a very impressive 26-hours straight.
To make his historic ride Laity had to apply to the Guinness Book of World Records and obtain permits ...Surfers ride massive 50-foot waves off Ireland
Nov 16th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Many surfers are willing to travel vast distances to find the perfect wave, following the currents in search of the endless summer. But last week a few adventurous souls ventured out into the turbulent waters off the coast of Ireland hoping to find a once in a lifetime ride, and what they discovered were record setting swells that went beyond even their wildest imaginations.
Despite a variety ...Win a surf vacation to Byron Bay, Australia
Nov 5th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Have you ever wanted to visit Australia? How about learn to surf? If you said yes to either one, or both, of those questions, then we've got just the contest for you. Tourism New South Wales is sponsoring a contest in which one lucky winner, and their guest, will be whisked off to Australia for five days of fun and sun on the lovely beaches of Byron Bay. Once there, they'll learn how to surf and ...Help arrives for Indonesian tsunami victims
Oct 27th, 2010 at 1:00PM: After a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and 10-foot tsunami hit Indonesia Monday, killing at least 272 people, relief efforts have arrived to help the wounded, search for the hundreds still missing, and bury the dead. The first cargo plane loaded down with 16 tons of tents, medicine, food and clothes arrived today after weather relented long enough for search and rescue teams to arrive. Many villages ...10 Things to do in Bali
Aug 30th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Located just south of the equator, Bali bombards you with beauty, beaches, and culture. The entire experience feels at once effortless and nonpareil – the apex of tropical living. Sure, the beaches provide a gravity that draws travelers from all over the globe to this tiny Indonesian Island, but the culture brings them back. The lure is as persistent and persuasive as a boiler room hustler. ...Top 10 Maui beaches
Aug 5th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
The Hawaiian islands are known far and wide for the quality of their beaches. From narrow strips of volcanic black sand with dramatic jungle backdrops, to crowded beaches full of the who's who of the world, Hawaii has a beach for everyone. Maui has just as much diversity as the entire island chain with over 30 miles of beaches. The most easily accessible beaches are located on the west and ...World Cup: other things to do in South Africa
Jun 14th, 2010 at 8:00AM: While the World Cup is currently taking center stage in South Africa, the country has plenty of other things to offer travelers who venture away from the stadiums to take in some of the amazing culture and adventure there. Here are five other suggestions for things to do while your favorite team isn't taking the pitch.
Go on Safari
If you're going to visit Africa, you simply have to go on ...Surf's up in ... Chicago?
Jun 10th, 2010 at 3:00PM: It's not the beaches of Hawaii, but Chicago does have its own summertime fun. Now, thanks to the Chicago Kimpton Hotels, you can surf Lake Michigan and hang 10 with your buddies on the beach (or something like that).
Apparently, surfing is legal in Chicago at Montrose Beach and 57th Street Beach, so Kimpton got creative and threw together a package worthy of riding a few waves. Grab an ...
