Dubrovnik ranks highly on many people’s ‘must visit’ lists. Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, it’s easy to see why. The UNESCO World Heritage listed old town is a walled medieval masterpiece with glistening limestone streets set against a backdrop of the Dalmatian coastline. Whether you’re visiting for the history, the architecture, the food, or to bask in the sunshine, here’s a selection of things you can do if you have a limited amount of time in the city. 1. Walk the city walls The city walls surround the old town of Dubrovnik almost entirely, spanning almost 1,940 m. In places they are 2 ..read more

French Polynesia has over 120 islands and atolls spread over more than 1200 miles in the Pacific Ocean. Split into a number of archipelagos, (Austral, Gambier, Marquesas, Society and Tuamotu) this French collectivity offers a unique experience when exploring by sailboat. Whilst you would need a month (or more) to explore all the islands and atolls, you can get a wonderful snapshot of history, adventure and a little bit of luxury with overwater hotels in a little over a week. Tahiti: Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia and serves as the economic, cultural, and political center of t ..read more

Every wondered where the best whitewater rafting in Australasia is?  We’ve rounded up a few of our favourites which we hope you’ll get to experience. Where to raft in Australasia – get ready for some excitement The Watut River, Papua New Guinea Despite being one of the best rivers in the world for whitewater rafting, the Watut was only run for the first time in the 1980’s by SOBEK.  At the time of writing, it is likely that less than 250 people have embarked on a journey down this remote river. This trip is a proper adventure! The river can rise and fall quickly depending on rain fal ..read more

During my years under my amazing mentor Dave Allardice in Nepal, getting to or from the river was always going to be an adventure. As guides and trip leaders, we always had the peace and tranquility, plus our adrenaline fix of being on the river, but as soon as we got off the river, we knew the driver would have a ‘letter’ from Dave, saying something like: ‘Hamish, hope you had a great trip on the Karnali. You are trip leading a Marsyangdi trip starting tomorrow and you need to take with you, three life jackets, a kitchen barrel and a raft. Get off the bus in Mugling with Mangal and get to Bes ..read more

Considering a whitewater rafting trip but don’t have anyone to go with? No problem. Rafting makes an excellent adventure for solo travellers. And it’s a trend that is on the rise. Before the pandemic in 2019 just under 24% of our guests were solo travellers, however last year that leapt to over 41%. Why the big change? People want experiences that make them feel alive. If vacation time or budget is limited, people are searching for a trip that packs a punch, combining adventure with relaxation, culture with new experiences. Sitting on a beach for a week just won’t cut it anymore. In this ..read more

Corporate Team Building is all about paddling together in the right direction                       Get your team pulling together Remote working. Disconnected teams. Artificial Intelligence. Somewhere along the way, the workplace has stopped working. It’s become less human. Less real. Less personal. But we have the solution to help your employees or leadership team come together, work as one and rediscover who they are as people. Rafting Morocco: A multi-day rafting adventure for teamwork and fresh ideas What is it An adventure to give ..read more

We often get asked what the most adventurous rafting trips are that we offer. As a company we have a pedigree searching out and running these off-the-beaten-track destinations, often when others won’t. Why don’t they run them? Because getting rafts, guides and gear to these destinations is often very challenging, but in our experience, the rewards far outweigh this. From our early days running the 21 day Omo River in Ethiopia, we have thrived on getting our guests to remote destinations, to seek out genuine adventure. We know that work, limited vacation time and life commitments mean you ..read more

The most spectacular place in the world to start a rafting trip. The Zambezi is one of the world’s greater white water rafting destinations. If you are thinking about taking on this spectacular river, you will want to choose a reputable Zambezi rafting outfitter that will provide the best possible experience, both for you and the local people in Zambia or Zimbabwe. So what should you look for? Safety kayak and cataraft are imperative with local guides   Safety The Zambezi river has numerous grade IV and V rapids. This is big white water but even absolute beginners can safely enjoy it ..read more

If you need a reason to visit Montenegro, read on. Montenegro is a Balkan country that is rapidly growing in popularity. It’s easy to see why, with its rich cultural history influenced by the Venetians, Romans and Ottomans. But it’s the natural scenery that will really take your breath away. From the stunning Adriatic coastline, jaw-dropping Boka Bay, its national parks and beautiful Tara River gorge, this is a country that should be on your list of ‘must see’ places. If you are joining our Croatian sailing holiday, we have created an optional extension that takes in Montenegro so that you can ..read more

You’re taking on the best white water rafting river of them all, but what are some other things you can do before or after rafting the Zambezi? After all, it’s a long way to go and it makes sense to maximise your time in this beautiful part of the world. Here are ten suggestions – seven local to the Zambezi, three further afield – to help you plan out your ultimate African experience.   Local things to do before or after rafting the Zambezi   Visit Livingstone Island The perfect thing to do in advance of your Zambezi rafting trip,  jet out to Livingston Island on a po ..read more