Volcano surfing is surely one of the most interesting extreme boardsports out there. One may think of it as a spin-off of sandboarding - except it is practiced on hardened lava slopes. There are only a few, selected active volcanos where this sport can be practiced, despite this it has…
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…
The surfer's paradise of Hawaii has plenty to offer to beach lovers, including a few locations where you can enjoy sand sledding and skimboarding. Despite the fact that the islands were formed by volcanic activity, there are neither any true deserts nor any places suitable for volcano boarding in Hawaii.…
Morocco has many incredible deserts to offer, so the popularity of sandboarding as a recreational activity does not come as a surprise. You can surf on sand dunes in the majestic Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga - two major sand seas of the Sahara Desert. The best dunes for this…
Jordan is a country famous for its huge rock valleys, canyons and desert landscapes. If you are looking for sandboarding thrills, you will be able to enjoy some rides on the soft sand in the incredible Wadi Rum Protected Area near Aqaba, about a four hour drive south from the…
Sandboarding is one of the trendiest sports in many regions across South America, where you can enjoy riding on some of the tallest sand dunes in the world. The sport is especially popular in Peru, where you can find some great peaks and world-famous sand surfing hotspots, but Argentina, Brazil,…
Sand dunes may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the wonderful landscapes of Vietnam, but the south of the region is actually a popular sandboarding spot where you can enjoy surfing on stunning red dunes. Formerly a fishing village, the seaside town of…
