If you think that Edinburgh and the whole Scotland is a quiet place for relaxed golf holiday time, you are right. BUT! It is also a great adventure destination for thrill-seekers of all abilities.

Wet and wild Edinburgh rafting experience is available all year round. You’ll enjoy high quality rafting and Scottish rivers with rapids and rifts. In early spring or after heavy rainfall many of them raft to grade 4 and 5.

Pack you paraglider, carry it up a hill, unroll and step into the wind. The terrain in Scotland is ideal for learning and there are several good paragliding clubs. Only weather sometimes can destroy your flying plans.

The weather has no matter for paintball, fantastic adventure activity for everyone. The wide range of paintball venues in Scotland can cater all budgets and ages. A lot of places are close to the major cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Scotland was designed for mountain biking. Explore countryside getting covered in mud, overcoming a lung-busting climb, coasting through steep berms or blasting downhill. Read the rest of this entry »

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At least one problem can be easily avoided when you go camping or travel by your own car. The problem of the lost key. Of course, when you bought the car, you had two keys, but who knows where the second one is now? Nevertheless I would recommend having this second key tied to something deep inside your backpack. You know, car keys love freedom, especially when you have a nice camping weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

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Each year hundreds of people across Europe awaken the ancestor inside, find their heritage and their roots by recreating and reliving the distant past not just as lords and ladies, but also by playing the parts of merchants, craftsmen, musicians, foot soldiers and peasants. History is “in” and people flock to take part in the combination of history, role play, and shows that some call “histotainment”.

What man has never secretly pictured himself as a chivalrous knight in shining armor? What woman has never daydreamed of being a fair maiden in flowing robes? Read the rest of this entry »

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Everybody knows that forest fires are dangerous, but not a lot of people know how it is difficult to survive if you are trapped. A forest fire can wreak an incredible amount of devastation in a few hours.

Every year forest fires burn thousands of acres, wildfires can easily jump streams and roads, and it can travel faster than you can run. Don’t make the most common mistake when you are trying to escape a wildland fire, don’t try to outrun it.

Knowledge Of The Terrain

A good knowledge of the terrain you are in gives you the best opportunity of surviving a forest fire.

One of the first things to learn is that a forest fire travels uphill much more quickly than it travels downhill. Therefore, you might be able to keep in advance of the fire by moving downhill as quickly as you can. Read the rest of this entry »

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No one region of Central America can be compared with Costa-Rica. More then 50 years ago this country gave up the idea of army and bet against the mountain rivers rafting, eruptive volcanoes, wild beaches and full of life tropical forests. Since then the wealth of nature becomes a trump card of this state and its main income source.

Costa-Rica is not a big country. Ten days here will be enough for a full adventure with rafting and mountain bike, hiking and canoeing. There are good places for surfing, diving, deepwater fishing and snorkeling. You can go with a low budget or seek the more exclusive resorts. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tourist’s tent is probably one of the most important things within your camping journey. If you’d like your outdoor recreation was a real rest, and it was possible to sleep normally after long and difficult campaign it is necessary to follow several rules and to listen to the recommendations of professionals.

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Choosing a tent and buying rugs, pay attention that rugs should be put in without any backlashes and laps, they better have exactly the same size as your tent.

Some tents have more room for people than the manufacturer has specified. 45 to 50 cm it is minimum fro one person, 60 cm is normal (you can lie without touching each other with elbows). More centimeters it’s profusion. And don’t forget it is absolutely warmer in a smaller tent where sleeping three or four tourists then in a bigger “comfort” one for two persons. Read the rest of this entry »

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Don’t panic if you hear this all too familiar cry. Here are six simple games to pass the time on a long journey or when you’re away from home. Read the rest of this entry »

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The beautiful clean nature surrounding Helsinki offers unlimited possibilities for enjoying of high-quality sports and activities is diverse throughout the year. Here you can find some ideas and suggestions for restless feet. Read the rest of this entry »

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