Adventure Travel

Winding its staggering way along over 5,000 miles, the Great Wall of China needs little in the way of introduction. It’s long, seriously long – it would take around 18 months to walk its length.

You don’t need a vivid imagination to visit Rome’s Colosseum. You can almost hear the shouts and cheering of a bygone era on entering this monumental, circular amphitheatre.

The towering statue of Christ, peacefully stretching his arms across Rio de Janeiro, is as iconic to this Brazilian hub as football and Copacabana Beach.

What does it take to become a 'Wonder of the World'? The phrase was declared centuries ago by the Greek historian Herodotus and scholar Callimachus of Cyrene as a tribute to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring and incredible sights, both natural and manmade.

Our eCommerce Executive, Lyn Bassett gives us an insight into how you might spend a few days on a felucca. Here she advises of what to expect as well as what you may need to take:

The Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society has now been extended until Sunday 2nd September.

As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee approaches, the UK is preparing for a big celebration so what better time to take a look at other celebrations around the world and how you can join in.

Jordan is beautiful and historic country with some must see sites. August 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the rediscovery of Petra - the country's most iconic site - by Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt.

James Kelly, a Flights Support Specialist here at Explore, visited Sri Lanka and enjoyed it so much, he got married there. Here he gives us his highlights of this memorable trip.

Forget easy walks through urban jungles or mini-bus trips to the top of the hill. If you want to feel the full force of nature in your destination of choice, you'd be mad to miss out on one of our multi-activity holidays.