Now is a good time not just to think about sunnier climes but to pack that rucksack and head off backpacking away from the cold and damp. We have some handy hot weather camping tips: Read the rest of this entry »

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Life really is an adventure for Gary ‘Walking Man’ Hause. He’s turned the idea of a ‘trip of a lifetime’ into a lifetime of trips. As of this summer, he’s walked over 24,000 miles in his attempt to break the Guinness Book World Record of 38,000 miles for walking around the world, set by religious eccentric Arthur Bless it (www.blessitt.com – he’s got some interesting advice on choosing footwear).

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For 40 years, international environmental charity Earthwatch has pioneered the involvement of ordinary people in peer-reviewed scientific research worldwide and inspired changes based on hands-on field research experiences. It has announced new expeditions for 2012, enabling volunteers to experience first-hand the world of wildlife conservation by assisting leading scientists on crucial research projects.

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Named as one of  Entrepreneur magazines’‘100 Brilliant Companies’ is Fit for Trips, a pre-travel fitness company that offers customised programs to get travellers in shape for physical adventures such as climbing Kilimanjaro or heli-skiing the Canadian Rockies. Fitness programs are conducted virtually and include videos, charts to track progress, and access to professional fitness coaches – all via the internet and printable or downloadable to portable devices like iPods. Each program is precisely tailored to the type of trip and level of difficulty, whether walking, hiking, paddling, climbing, or other activity. Similarly, being physically prepared for an adventure trip reduces the chances of injury, soreness and fatigue or failure to complete an activity like summiting a mountain. “I founded Fit for Trips to ensure that any traveler with an adventurous desire could fulfill their dream. Our customized programs make it possible for more travelers to go on adventures—and enjoy them beyond expectations,” says founder Marcus Shapiro. For more information on the specialised programs offered, visit the website: www.fitfortrips.com.

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Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is one of the longest and highest trekking routes in the world.

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Earlier this year, WWF-UK published Livewell which showed how people could eat in a way that was good both for them and the environment. Now, Livewell’s five Christmas ambassadors present their top tips to make festive fare healthy for you and the planet:

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Adventure Travel Opportunities In The New Year

Cox & Kings, the longest-established travel brand in the world, has announced its take on the travel trends to watch for in 2012 . Thomas Stanley, head of Cox & Kings, The Americas and a well-seasoned traveller himself, outlines the top experiences, travel styles and destination picks to look forward to in the coming year:

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Tags: 2012 holidays, adventure holidays, adventure travel, foreign desitinations, new holidays for 2012, tourism, wildlife conservation
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Exhibitions and Shows For Adventure Travel Destinations

Whether you are looking for a cultural weekend break, a relaxing beach holiday or an exhilarating adventure holiday, the unwieldy worded ‘The Times presents Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show’ should be a date for your diary. With more than 800 experts from 100s of destinations, this is promoted as ‘the essential event for the discerning UK traveller’. For the first time – Manchester’s EventCity, a new venue in the heart of the North West will be welcoming Destinations from 19 – 22 Jan 2012. This will be followed by London, which will be celebrating its 18th successful year at Earls Court from 2 – 5 Feb.

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Tags: adevnture, expeditions, holidays, journeys, safaris, travel, trips
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Trekking Holiday Fitness Tips

Your flight is booked; Passport and paperwork are sorted;  Insect repellent and sun cream are packed;  Obviously you can’t wait to start the big trek. You feel fit and healthy because you’re outdoors most weekends but you’ll probably have been mostly within your comfort zone and there are usually several days after to recover if needs be. But there’s a world of difference between hard weekends and day after day of walking or cycling, especially in big mountains. Determination and commitment go a long way in getting through each day as aches build but the point is, surely, to enjoy the challenge rather than just endure it.

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Paddling The Waves

Advice from American sea kayaking specialists Northern Lights Expeditions – www.seakayaking.com – gives an unusual slant on life on the ocean wave. Sadly, they appear to have shut down back in 2009 but there’s plenty of useful info on the site.

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