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Sport climbing: The best holidays in Europe for beginners

As sport climbing comes to the Tokyo Olympics, we bring you the best destinations in Europe for beginners.

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Why did this free climber scale a 36-storey building in London?

After climbing the Shard two years ago, George King-Thompson is now ascending yet another building to highlight the severe flood warnings in the UK.

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Blind Japanese skateboarder going by feel

Ryusei Ouchi has all the usual trappings of a skateboarder -- the baggy T-shirt, the low-slung trousers, the flat-peak baseball hat. But he also skates with something else: a cane - because he is almost completely blind

Experiences

The 6 coolest destinations for stand-up paddle boarding in Europe

Fancy seeing the sites from the water? Stand-up paddle boarding might be the perfect mode of transport for your next holiday.

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Destinations

Four of Europe's best surf beaches to catch a wave

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned surf expert there's something on this list for you.

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Slovenian siblings success in Spain bridge climb

Julija Kruder and Jernej Kruder from Slovenia have been crowned as the king and queen of psicobloc during the most anticipated return of Red Bull Creepers held in Avila, Spain on Saturday, June 19th.

Experiences

What is base jumping? We find out more from the top of Mount Brento

We head to Mount Brento in Italy to meet some of the best base jumpers in the world.

Serbia

8 of Serbia’s most beautiful hikes for the best views and nature

In partnership with Serbia

Whether you're looking to have your fitness tested on the Svrljig mountain range or simply see some natural phenomena on a more leisurely path, this is our pick of the top routes in Serbia.

Experiences

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal

Look away if you are scared of heights! This 516-metre bridge is suspended above the Paiva River in northern Portugal.

Destinations

What it’s like to kayak down a snowy mountain at 100km/h

This kayaker has taken his sport - more traditionally performed on water - to the Chile snowy mountains. Watch for more

People

Meet the thrill-seeker famous for running the fastest 100m on stilts

Ben Jacoby is known for being the fastest man on stilts. After breaking the 100m record, he's now in training for the London Marathon. We find out more.

Experiences

Windsurfing in the snow? Watch pro athletes show us how it’s done

These professional athletes have taken to the Engadin mountains in Switzerland to mix up their sports in ways never seen before. This is the X-project.

Destinations

Watch this mountain biker take on the Isle of Skye’s Cuillin Hills

View footage of Danny MacAskill tackling some extreme terrain on the Isle of Skye.

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Palestinian youth determined to continue parkour despite losing leg

Aliwa dreamed of becoming a parkour professional and decided that he would not let his disability hold him back from achieving it.

Travel News

Why you should take the plunge and try canyoning

Canyoning: the art of jumping, climbing, scrambling and abseiling to better experience the beauty of the world's crevices. Rachel Steinberg talks about how she learned to love the sport.

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Asia's top wingsuit athlete jumps into the void from Tianmen Mountain

Asia's top wingsuit athlete takes a calm look out across a jagged mountain range in central China before leaping head first off the cliff and speeding towards the ground. Zhang Shupeng's sport consists of jumping into the void from a mountain with a flexible wing-shaped suit.

Green News

What does extreme racing have to do with sustainability in Senegal?

Extreme E is heading across the planet to support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

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Adrenaline fuelled adventure sports on the rise in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates boasts a multitude of attractions for adventure travellers, including air, sand and sea activities.

Eco-Innovation

World’s first electric boat race series takes to the seas in Monaco

The design of the boats was inspired by Star Wars.

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Austrian breaks world record with extreme ice feat

An Austrian extreme athlete on Saturday broke his own world record by spending more than two-and-a-half hours submerged in ice.