Do you have friends who are ever-ready for adventure and rip-roaring outdoor activities? Nothing beats embarking on an adventure with friends equally passionate about climbing a mountain or jumping off a cliff. The most formidable challenges become a rewarding step outside your comfort zone when you have enthusiastic friends by…
Spending all of your time indoors is stifling. By the time summer rolls around, you’ve likely spent months crammed inside longing for a little sunshine. Spring is lovely but fitful. A summer vacation might be exactly what you need to unwind. The perfect getaway includes ample time outside as well…
An escape to a warm climate during winter is a traveler’s dream. In this post, let your mind escape to Africa, right in the middle of the jungle, within exotic nature and giant but friendly animals. An experience to take you away from the tall buildings and bring you back to…
Hotels don’t have to be boring white cubes where you just lay your head for the night. As a matter of fact, some of the best ones we’ve featured here on Tourism on Edge are anything but ordinary. Planning a visit to New York? The city is teeming with unusual…
After years of wanderlust, some travelers choose to settle down, yet still remain in touch with their nomadic selves. Opening a bed&breakfast becomes an interesting option to continue the journey with the help of the people visiting. Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) are essential in modern-day travel and hospitality industry and…
A word about fortifications Medieval fortifications were used as a military defensive tactic used in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire and up until the Renaissance Period. It was a popular strategy that worked in many cases. As a proof, their almost intact structures can be admired…
As one of the longest-running forms of art and entertainment, attending the opera has long been associated with glamour, excitement, pageantry, and roof-raising performances. And whether it’s a local event for the opera novices or the lure of an authentic trip to see some world-class Rome opera performances, here are…
Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge offers a picturesque setting and an array of attractions that make it a great choice for adventure travel with friends. With its serene landscapes and entertaining activities, this enchanting destination provides a memorable experience for cheerful groups seeking for…
Dear independent traveler, since you decided to hit the road this year, we would like to contribute with some suggestions. Here are 14 special small European towns and villages to visit this year! Some of these travel destinations were part of our experiences on the road, other are taken from our…
Utopia Arkitekter designed a prototype for a trekking cabin in Iceland, able to withstand extreme weather conditions. The small hut is dubbed Skýli (Icelandic for “shelter”) and the designers say it is meant to be easily transported to remote locations along some of the most famous trekking trails on Iceland. “Our…
