For Decades, Surfers Have Traveled for the Perfect Wave. But How Has Surf Tourism Changed and What’s the Impact on...
Surf tourism has transformed from romantic, low‑tech voyages into a multi‑billion‑dollar industry powered by cheap flights, charter boats, and digital surf‑spot scouting. Iconic breaks such as South Africa’s Jeffreys Bay and Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands attract thousands of riders, but rapid development and rising visitor numbers strain local infrastructure and ecosystems. Communities respond with social‑impact programs, environmental levies like the Mentawai Surf Tax ($130 for two weeks), and growing awareness of plastic pollution. Meanwhile, wave‑pool technology expands the market, yet authentic ocean surf remains the core driver of travel decisions.
Morocco Is Having a Ski Moment. We Hit the North African Slopes to See, and Ski, for Ourselves
Morocco’s Oukaimeden ski resort, perched at 10,738 ft in the Atlas Mountains, is experiencing a surge of visitors after record snowfall this winter. Travelers from Europe and local enthusiasts are flocking to the modest slopes, where ski rentals cost roughly $10...
From Regenerated Bomb Sites to Canal Kayaking, This New Guidebook Walks Us Through the Pockets of London Where “Nature Is...
Adventure.com writer Kassondra Cloos released *An Opinionated Guide to Wild London*, a pocket‑sized guide that maps 64 untamed green spots across the capital, from hidden bomb‑site gardens to canal‑side paddling routes. The book emphasizes spaces where nature is “in charge,” highlighting...
Digger’s Paradise: How an Australian City Became the Unlikely Record Store Capital of the World
Melbourne has earned the title of the world’s record‑store capital, boasting 119 independent shops and 5.9 stores per 100,000 residents—more than Tokyo, London or Berlin. The city’s DIY ethos, forged by decades of import‑store culture and geographic isolation, has created...
You Can Now Walk the Entire English Coastline. And This Photographer Has Walked Every Step
Photographer Quintin Lake completed a five‑year, 6,835‑mile trek around Britain’s coastline, documenting the journey in his project *The Perimeter*. In March 2026 England opened the 2,700‑mile King Charles III England Coast Path, the world’s longest continuous coastal trail, making the entire English shoreline legally...
A Guide to Volcano Hiking, Mountain Biking and Eco-Guardianship in Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand, is emerging as an adventure hub that blends volcano hiking, world‑class mountain biking, and Māori‑led eco‑guardianship. Guides like Rangiora Inia of Kaitiaki Adventures lead hikes up the sacred Mount Tarawera, while Mountain Bike Rotorua offers 110 mi of inclusive trails...
How the Artemis II Crew Trained to Observe and Photograph the Moon: A NASA Science Team Geologist Explains
Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record, traveling farther from Earth than any human before and completing a far‑side lunar flyby. The crew operated at roughly 4,067 mi (6,545 km) altitude, capturing full‑disk images and detailed photographs of features like Vavilov Crater. NASA tested...
Is the World’s Most Outrageous David Bowie Experience Found in This Tiny Town in Outback Australia?
Carinda, a remote New South Wales town of 165 residents, hosts the two‑day Let’s Dance Carinda festival each October, celebrating David Bowie’s 1983 visit and the iconic music video filmed at the local hotel. The event draws about 500 fans...
From Zero Waste to Social Impact, Here’s How and Where to ‘Dine Consciously’ in London
The article explores how London’s restaurants and cafés are pioneering conscious dining through zero‑waste practices, regenerative sourcing, and social‑impact models. Establishments such as e5 Bakehouse, Flat Earth Pizza, Brunswick’s Sky Farm, Luminary Bakery and Michelin‑starred Plates illustrate local grain milling,...
This Trio Set Out to Explore Unmapped Waters in Brazil’s Amazon and Found a Rare Dolphin Population Instead
Marine scientist Charlie Young and her husband Alexis Girard D’Hennecourt completed the first fully documented 320‑mile (514‑km) descent of the previously unmapped Rio Cuiuni in Brazil’s Amazon. After a severe drought forced a shift from a dugout canoe to a...
Sunbathing? No Thanks. I’d Rather Carve a Gargoyle. Why Are We Craving More Creativity on Our Vacations?
Travelers are swapping traditional sun‑bathing holidays for hands‑on workshops, from gargoyle carving in Paris to yurt building in Kyrgyzstan. Data from GetYourGuide and YouGov show a 126% rise in class bookings for 2024‑25 and a 9,900% surge in Google searches...
In Photos: How Is Kerala’s Houseboating Scene Navigating Its Heavily Touristed Backwaters?
Kerala’s backwater houseboat industry has exploded, with Alleppey hosting roughly a thousand vessels and daily tours ranging from $70 budget trips to $700 luxury suites. While the sector supplies vital off‑season jobs and drives tourist spending in canal‑side villages, rapid...
Is Scotland a Balanced Blueprint for Set-Jetting Tourism?
Screen tourism, or “set‑jetting,” is reshaping travel demand, with Scotland emerging as a premier destination. A VisitScotland study shows one‑in‑five visitors cite film, TV or literature as their travel trigger, generating roughly $218.8 million in 2023. Iconic locations like Blackness Castle...
Greenland’s Sleeper Hit? Urban-Arctic Streetwear. Here Are the Fashion Designers to Follow (and the Shops to Visit)
Urban‑Arctic streetwear has become Nuuk’s defining style, merging cold‑weather functionality with contemporary street aesthetics. Pioneering designers such as Bibi Chemnitz, co‑founder of Outdoor Greenland, and Mala Johnson of Bolt Lamar are turning traditional Inuit garments like anoraks into high‑tech, globally appealing...
“No Bookings at All”: Ravaged by Conflict, How Are Business Owners in the Middle East Navigating Their Shattered Tourism Industry?
The ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran conflict has pushed tourism in the Middle East to the brink of collapse, with hotels reporting 70‑75% cancellations and some businesses receiving only a handful of bookings in a year. Entrepreneurs like chef Fadi Kattan in Bethlehem...