This month’s handy for Dandies guide to being dashing on the slopes.
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It won’t be long before travel restrictions are lifted and travel to and from certain counties will be allowed again. The prospect of travel after months of lockdown will be a huge relief to many and we expect to see a surge in demand for holidays and new opportunities to get away from the frustrations and limitations we have endured at home over the past weeks.
However, what will travel look like and how will it affect us?
Trekking has become one of the major growth outdoor activities in the past decade or so. In part this is because the cost of travel has become increasing accessible to the wider population but also, there has been a shift in attitude towards re-discovering nature, getting in touch with ourselves and understanding the benefits that exposure to the great outdoors has for our mental health. Trekking not only has significant benefits for our physical wellbeing, it is also good for the soul!
I think we are all starting to wake up to the need to address our carbon footprint. For travellers used to jumping on the next available flight to their next adventure, there is perhaps a degree of denial or reluctance about the necessity to change the habits of a lifetime. However, we have had a look at some of the many options available online to be proactive and work towards offsetting our carbon foot print and surprisingly the results are varied and interesting.
If you are going on an adventure holiday this summer, you will need to think about insuring yourself. Getting the right insurance is extremely important; this means having the correct policy level for your activities to be covered and knowing exactly how adventure travel insurance works. There are a wide range of options available, so by knowing how insurance works you can ensure that you have the best adventure travel insurance with the most suitable coverage.
Rock climbing is one of the most demanding sports in terms of physicality and mental aptitude but is becoming increasingly popular with UK adventure travellers looking for new challenges. Climbing not only keeps you fit, it’s a great way to get an adrenaline rush and see some awesome sights at the same time.
To save you some time and effort and to get you out snowboarding as soon as possible, we have researched and come up with 10 of the best snowboarding resorts in the world. Whether you are going for a quick snowboarding holiday or a full-on getaway to shred then we hope we can point you in the right direction for some of the best places to go snowboarding. There are plenty of snowboarding resorts, each of which brings its own unique ambience and varied selection of slopes, terrain parks, and activities available alongside snowboarding.
With the oceans covering 71% of the Earth, it’s no wonder that people like spending time exploring them and taking part in water sports. Whether you go sailing or surfing, the seas have something to offer. One of the most interesting ways to enjoy the world’s oceans is through scuba diving, this exciting activity has been enjoyed recreationally for many years now and there are more opportunities to get involved than ever.
Mountain biking is an incredibly popular sport, with plenty to offer for those looking for excitement. This exhilarating sport can be done all over the world, luckily some of the best mountain bike destinations are in Europe, with a vast selection of MTB parks and MTB trails to choose from. Having so many options is great, and there is no reason you shouldn’t try to visit all of the European MTB destinations; however, this can also be daunting, and you want to make sure that wherever you go offers high-quality tracks.