Tag: Travel

A common misconception of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is that it guarantees free medical treatment within Europe much as you would expect from the NHS in the UK. Because of this many who have one will decide not to take out travel insurance for their trip. However, this is not necessarily true. In […]

Horse riding is an expensive past-time and the kit required to undertake this sport safely is no exception; much of it is specially designed to provide maximum protection to vulnerable areas when on horseback and therefore the cost increases. It is important to be correctly dressed around horses and the items below are some of […]

Wherever you’re going on your cycling trip make sure you don’t forget a thing with our easy printable cycling packing list infographic!        

It’s time to start thinking about booking your next kitesurfing trip but are you unsure where to go this year? Well look no further; we asked Adventure Holiday reviewers ActionTripGuru to recommend the best place to KiteSurf in the world and everything you need to know for booking your trip there!   WHY GO KITESURFING […]

Adventure travel is on the rise with more and more people looking to broaden their horizons through new, thrilling experiences. Whereas the lethargic beach holiday is an insurers’ dream – given the minimal risks involved with pool-swimming, cocktail-sipping and book-reading – adventurous, or ‘dangerous’, getaways are now causing more concern as holidaymakers want something riskier. […]

Helen is a Great Britain age group triathlete. She is a former age group World and European Duathlon champion and European Triathlon champion. Last year Helen was part of the One Day Ahead team which raised £700,000 for Cure Leukaemia by riding the entire route of the Tour de France one day ahead of the pros. […]

Who is it for?   One of the best things about sport is that anyone can take part. Whether you’re a little out of shape or wanting to do something different with your kids, you’ll be able to have a great time on the water.   Why should I try it?   Whether you want […]

Horse treks are a fantastic way to unobtrusively explore the world around you and there is lots of variety on offer, even from the safety of a saddle. Good exercise (if your legs are unaccustomed to it, be prepared for the morning after!) and great fun, there will be a trekking adventure to suit you […]

Morzine, based in the Portes Du Soleil in the Northern French Alps, is now one of the most popular MTB destinations in the world and we’re not surprised… This vast area has something for everyone from cross country to downhill, not forgetting the MTB Pass’portes du Soleil! This unavoidable yet spectacular event at the end […]

Part 2 of our Guest Blogger Ex-British Triathlete Helen Russell’s Le Tour One Day Ahead Challenge.   Hellen Russell – Cure LeukaemiaAt breakfast that morning the team were introduced to our guest cyclist for the next two days-Lance Armstrong. Most of us, including myself, had met him before at our training camp in Aspen and […]