Where to next? Photo by Primabild.
In celebration of Armchair Adventurista’s first year of life, here’s a list (not in any particular order) of the very best adventure sites we’ve found this year. Whether you want updates on expeditions all over the globe, you’re itching to launch an adventure of your own, or you just need a little dose of inspiration to get through the day, these sites will point you in the right direction. Enjoy and thanks for reading!
1. For regular updates on mountain climbing expeditions, polar explorers, solo sailors and other modern-day adventurers, subscribe to the excellent Adventure Blog.
2. Explorersweb.com is your go-to site for updates on every conceivable type of expedition happening all over the globe. It’s also your jumping-off point into the personal blogs of the explorers themselves, plus lots of great interviews.
3.For in-depth articles about adventuring and the natural world with a focus on sustainability (plus stunning photography), check out the Wend Magazine blog.
4. National Geographic Adventure blog is the online reincarnation of the print magazine, which folded last year. Look here for travel, adventure, and survival news. Their new intelligent travel blog is also worth checking out.
Photo by Momesso.
6. Women’s Adventure Magazine is the lone female voice in a sea of male-dominated adventure media: an online adventure, sports, and travel resource just for women (there’s a print version too).
7. To get great travel ideas from people who are out exploring right now, go to the online version of Lonely Planet travel guides, lonelyplanet.com. Check out their Thorn Tree travel forum if you have specific questions about travel plans that you need answered.
8. SheJumps.org is an organization that provides mentoring and bonding opportunities within the women’s adventure community. Their website profiles gutsy women who are taking the adventure world by storm, and sharing their passion with the next generation of female adventurers.
9.WorldHum.com compiles the best travel stories on the Internet so you don’t have to surf for them. You’ll find quirky, off-the-beaten-track tales here.
10. Gadling.com boasts an eclectic mixture of travel stories from all over the globe. Click on the interactive world map to find posts from your favorite continent.
Didn’t see your favorite site on this list? Give it a shout-out by leaving a comment.
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