News from the world of exploration and adventure
Here at The Adventure Blog we routinely share stories of the impact of climate change and warming temperatures on our planet. For instance, just recently we wrote about how thawing tundra in Denali National Park is causing the only road there to sink dramatically and we’ve had several articles on shifting conditions in Greenland. But … Read more
There is no question that we’re on the verge of an electric vehicle revolution. Not only are EVs better for the environment, they also offer amazing performance and an array of unique technology. Of course, Tesla has been leading the way in this space for years, but now nearly every major car manufacturer has announced … Read more
As the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro has been a popular destination for adventure travelers for decades. Located in Tanzania, the extinct volcano rises some 19,341 feet (5895 meters) in height, although its nontechnical ascent make it an appreciable climb for anyone in reasonably good health and the determination to trek upwards through the … Read more
There are few things more predictable in the topsy-turvy world of consumer electronics than the arrival of a new iPhone. Without fail, Apple produces a new edition to its smartphone line-up each fall, consistently delivering a faster processor, an updated camera, and a host of other features designed to lure in new and returning customers. … Read more
Despite the fact that Denali National Park covers more than 3354 square miles (8657 sq. km), there is only one road to be found there. The lone route carries visitors—mostly on shuttle buses—into the spectacular interior of the park, offering them glimpses of the vast wilderness and abundant wildlife that is found there. If the … Read more
If you’re planning on trekking to Everest Base Camp this fall—or anywhere else in the Nepal’s Khumbu Valley—local authorities have issued some new regulations that you will want to be aware of. As the Himalayan country continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism officials are muddying the waters a bit with their message on … Read more
When last we checked in on Greenland things weren’t going particularly well. The island had seen a massive melt off that saw more than 18 billion tons of ice disappear in a single day. So much ice disappeared in fact that it was enough to cover the entire state of Florida in 2 inches (5 … Read more
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the globe it is becoming increasingly unlikely that we’ll return to some semblance of normalcy in the near future. A few months back, bolstered by the arrival of several vaccines, it seemed like we were nearing the light at the end of the … Read more
While there are still plenty of people who are willing to debate whether or not global warming is actually a real thing, 2021 is making it much more difficult for them to continue to live in denial. Over the course of the first half of the year we’ve seen massive floods in nearly every corner … Read more
Ursula Martin has recently returned to her home country of Wales after a three-year-long trek through Europe. Her walk was a personal mission and a quest to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, which she was diagnosed with ten years ago. Ursula found out about her diagnosis on another backpacking trip. She was due to walk … Read more