A country divided between the two continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey is an incredible travel destination with a lot to offer. There are many incredible beaches filled with dunes, and you can practice sand surfing on some of them. The best sandboarding dunes are located at Patara beach, near…
It goes without saying that carrying plenty of water with you is an essential (if not the MOST essential) part of any trip to the desert. A hydration backpack with a water reservoire can help you transport enough fluids, but a quality water bottle with a filtration and antibactarial system…
Queensland has plenty of opportunities for beach and desert lovers alike, and some of the best sandboarding spots of Australia are located here. The Tangalooma desert in Moreton Island is a popular tourist destination with "desert safari tours" and sandboarding, but you can also hit the Big Red dunes of…
A trip to the desert is not complete without one (or more) unforgettable nights camping under the stars. Setting up a camp in the desert may seem like a daunting task, but it surely is one amazing experience one must try at least once. Picking the right desert gear can…
There are a few locations where you can practice sand surfing in Victoria. Grab your sandboard and hit the dunes of the Big Drift (Wilsons Promontory National Park), not too far from Melbourne, or enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Thurra Sand Dunes near Mallacoota. If you are looking for some…
You can sandboard in the Ilocos Region in the north of the Philippines, specifically in the Ilocos Norte province. There are many sand dune systems close to the province capital, Laoag City. Enjoy a spectacular view of the sunset from the La Paz sand dunes after a day of sand…
Ever wanted to sandboard in outer space? Chile is home to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the entire world, which comprises of a series of red craters and a landscape which will make you feel just like you are exploring the surface of Mars. What's more, you can…
Sandboarding is still a new sport in Africa, so there's plenty of room for personal discovery. The vast, arid plains of the Sahara and the deserts of Namibia and South Africa offer some of the best sandboarding in the world. These huge deserts are made up of dunes that are…
Snowboarders eager to practice out of season, do not despair: sandboarding is here to stay. In many countries were glaciers are not widely available, like Namibia, or sadly shrinking due to global warming, such as in Peru, the practice of sliding down sand dunes is flourishing. Sand snowboarding is definitely…
Whethere you are trekking in the Mojave desert or camping in the Sahara, a quality backpack is an essential piece of equipment for your desert trip. It can be a challenge to find a backpack that is lightweight enough not to become a burden in the desert heat, while at…
