Adventure Travel Archives - The Crowded Planet

Lake Garda Adventures: Earth and Water

Do you remember our post on what to see and do around Lake Garda a few weeks ago? We announced our participation to the #MyAktivGarda blog tour, and what a trip it was! The northern shore of Lake Garda is one of Italy’s adventure hotspots. Do you want to know more? It’s #MondaysinMilan today. So, … Read more

Happiness in Montreux

After discovering alternative Lausanne, we moved a short distance to Montreux, a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Geneva. We really had no idea of things to do in Montreux, but it was an amazing surprise. We renamed it the city of happiness – are you curious to know why? I’ll give you three hints … Read more

8 things to do in Mikkeli in Winter

After visiting Finland in summer, Nick went back to explore this beautiful country in winter! Here’s his first post from the trip, about things to do in Mikkeli in winter. 8 fun activities on a frozen lake! Finland is actually two countries in one. It changes so much between summer and winter, that your travel experience … Read more

The Underground City of Osimo

So, what did you think of Le Marche region? This region on the Adriatic coast is fast becoming one of our favourite places in Italy – have a look at our post on Mount Conero to see why! Today, we’ll share with you a mysterious and otherworldly sight; the underground city of Osimo.

Welcome to Tsingy de Bemaraha, an unforgettable place where lemurs leap between knife-sharp limestone pinnacles. A place where nature and adventure go hand in hand. ‘It’s there, look, in the tree hollow’. ‘Where?’ I asked Tsara, our guide. ‘There! In the tree hollow! Can you see its eyes?’ I tried and tried, but I couldn’t see … Read more

Tips for Madagascar Independent Travel

So, have our Madagascar articles given you wanderlust? Are you planning a trip to the Grande Ile? If that’s the case, here are our top 10 tips for Madagascar independent travel, to help you plan your own adventure! 1) At the Airport – $$$, visa and transfer So, you’ve landed at Ivato Airport! Woohoo! Welcome to … Read more