# Adventure Styles **URL:** https://community.tourradar.com/c/adventure-styles/49.md [Latest](https://community.tourradar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.tourradar.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.tourradar.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Adventure Styles category](https://community.tourradar.com/t/about-the-adventure-styles-category/30547)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.tourradar.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/about-the-adventure-styles-category/30547 "2025-08-13T13:32:45Z")
Talk about how you like to travel, not just where. Into trekking? Love diving? Traveling solo or with family? Here’s where you discuss the type of adventure that gets you excited. Share gear recommendations, training tip… --- ## [Most scenic train journey you’ve ever taken?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/most-scenic-train-journey-you-ve-ever-taken/36578)
**Author:** [@FatosPur](https://community.tourradar.com/u/FatosPur)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/most-scenic-train-journey-you-ve-ever-taken/36578 "2026-09-12T11:06:47Z")
Train journeys feel like travel within travel — not just a way to get from one place to another, but an experience on their own. One of my all-time favorite routes is the Bernina Express in Switzerland. The changing la… --- ## [Where was your favourite trip that included seeings animals?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/where-was-your-favourite-trip-that-included-seeings-animals/50555)
**Author:** [@AmRambler](https://community.tourradar.com/u/AmRambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/where-was-your-favourite-trip-that-included-seeings-animals/50555 "2026-08-11T12:50:56Z")
I’m always looking to release my inner David Attenborough when travelling, and some throwback photos popped up on my phone from a trip to Borneo years ago. Remembering the awe and fascination of watching Elephants and Mo… --- ## [Surf trip recommendations for a beginner](https://community.tourradar.com/t/surf-trip-recommendations-for-a-beginner/48195)
**Author:** [@SprightlyFiordland](https://community.tourradar.com/u/SprightlyFiordland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/surf-trip-recommendations-for-a-beginner/48195 "2026-06-22T16:03:25Z")
I’m planning a surf trip for around a week and looking for some fresh inspiration! I’ve already been to Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Sagres and el Palmar and loved every single one. I’m still very much a beginner (I can bare… --- ## [Chile wine country: worth the detour from Santiago?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/chile-wine-country-worth-the-detour-from-santiago/46364)
**Author:** [@lynne](https://community.tourradar.com/u/lynne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/chile-wine-country-worth-the-detour-from-santiago/46364 "2026-05-25T11:09:38Z")
Wine nerd here. I have 2 free days in Santiago before flying south to Patagonia and I’m debating whether to use them for wine tasting. Maipo Valley is apparently only 45 minutes from the city, Colchagua is more like 2 ho… --- ## [Joshua Tree vs Death Valley: which desert park for a first timer?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/joshua-tree-vs-death-valley-which-desert-park-for-a-first-timer/46029)
**Author:** [@rita](https://community.tourradar.com/u/rita)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/joshua-tree-vs-death-valley-which-desert-park-for-a-first-timer/46029 "2026-05-20T21:00:14Z")
Got 2 spare days at the end of a California road trip and I want to squeeze in one desert park. Never done either. Joshua Tree looks more photogenic and Instagram-y but Death Valley sounds more dramatic and unique. Whic… --- ## [Snorkeling in St Thomas: best spots you can walk right in from shore?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/snorkeling-in-st-thomas-best-spots-you-can-walk-right-in-from-shore/45980)
**Author:** [@alan](https://community.tourradar.com/u/alan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/snorkeling-in-st-thomas-best-spots-you-can-walk-right-in-from-shore/45980 "2026-05-20T05:53:49Z")
Heading to St Thomas next month and bringing my own snorkel gear. I really don’t want to book a $90 boat tour every single day just to see some fish. Are there beaches where you can walk right in and the snorkeling is ac… --- ## [El Salvador beaches beyond El Tunco? Safety for a surf traveler?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/el-salvador-beaches-beyond-el-tunco-safety-for-a-surf-traveler/44557)
**Author:** [@danielle](https://community.tourradar.com/u/danielle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/el-salvador-beaches-beyond-el-tunco-safety-for-a-surf-traveler/44557 "2026-04-29T22:23:27Z")
Been surfing for 6 years and El Salvador has been on my list forever. Everyone says El Tunco and I’m sure it’s great but it also sounds like it’s basically a 3 block gringo strip at this point. Are there quieter options … --- ## [Easter Island logistics: is 3 days enough for all the moai?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/easter-island-logistics-is-3-days-enough-for-all-the-moai/44555)
**Author:** [@monique](https://community.tourradar.com/u/monique)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/easter-island-logistics-is-3-days-enough-for-all-the-moai/44555 "2026-04-29T17:31:12Z")
So I’m building a dream South America trip for next February and I really want to add Easter Island. Basic questions because I can’t find a straight answer anywhere: Is LATAM from Santiago literally the only way there?… --- ## [Lake Atitlan mixed feelings, am I missing something?](https://community.tourradar.com/t/lake-atitlan-mixed-feelings-am-i-missing-something/44467)
**Author:** [@harry](https://community.tourradar.com/u/harry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/lake-atitlan-mixed-feelings-am-i-missing-something/44467 "2026-04-28T12:46:53Z")
I’m literally sitting in a cafe in Panajachel right now and I feel weird even typing this because every travel blog treats Atitlan like the second coming. I’ve been here 4 days. The lake is pretty, sure. But Pana feels k… --- ## [Pacaya volcano hike Guatemala - which operator and are the marshmallows still a thing](https://community.tourradar.com/t/pacaya-volcano-hike-guatemala-which-operator-and-are-the-marshmallows-still-a-thing/44113)
**Author:** [@carla](https://community.tourradar.com/u/carla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/pacaya-volcano-hike-guatemala-which-operator-and-are-the-marshmallows-still-a-thing/44113 "2026-04-24T11:36:03Z")
Going to Antigua in January and obviously want to hike Pacaya. Couple questions for anyone who’s done it recently: Which tour operator did you use? I see a bunch of options on the hostel boards and online and honestly … --- ## [Curacao snorkeling: Blue Bay vs Playa Lagun](https://community.tourradar.com/t/curacao-snorkeling-blue-bay-vs-playa-lagun/38224)
**Author:** [@adrian](https://community.tourradar.com/u/adrian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/curacao-snorkeling-blue-bay-vs-playa-lagun/38224 "2026-02-10T08:41:21Z")
Hi everyone We are heading to Curacao for a week of beach bumming. We have our own snorkel gear. Where is the best spot to see turtles? I’ve heard Playa Grandi is guaranteed but it’s because they feed them (which I hav… --- ## [Guatemala solo travel](https://community.tourradar.com/t/guatemala-solo-travel/38180)
**Author:** [@andrea](https://community.tourradar.com/u/andrea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 3:52am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/guatemala-solo-travel/38180 "2026-02-09T03:52:02Z")
Planning a trip to Lake Atitlan and Antigua. I’m an experienced solo traveler but my family is freaking out about safety. I really want to take the chicken buses (camionetas) because they look fun and cheap. Are they ske… --- ## [Culinary Experience](https://community.tourradar.com/t/culinary-experience/33936)
**Author:** [@traveler\_731314](https://community.tourradar.com/u/traveler_731314)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/culinary-experience/33936 "2026-01-23T12:06:19Z")
Which country or countries do you recommend has the best food , thats worth travelling to? --- ## [Best locations and tours for music!](https://community.tourradar.com/t/best-locations-and-tours-for-music/34338)
**Author:** [@ck\_explorer1000](https://community.tourradar.com/u/ck_explorer1000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/best-locations-and-tours-for-music/34338 "2025-10-31T17:37:50Z")
Travel and musics are 2 of my biggest passions, and combining them seems like a great idea! A couple of years ago I went on a tour in USA - Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans across the music trail there. It was similar… --- ## [Getting a diving license](https://community.tourradar.com/t/getting-a-diving-license/33654)
**Author:** [@micatravels](https://community.tourradar.com/u/micatravels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/getting-a-diving-license/33654 "2025-10-20T14:35:46Z")
I did a discovery dive in Egypt and I loveeeed it! For experienced divers, where do you recommend getting licensed? Do you have any aditional tips? --- ## [Food & Wine Tour in Italy](https://community.tourradar.com/t/food-wine-tour-in-italy/33995)
**Author:** [@roann](https://community.tourradar.com/u/roann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/food-wine-tour-in-italy/33995 "2025-10-12T17:10:57Z")
I want to do a food and wine tour in Italy. Not just eating in restaurants but where nonnas teach me how to make pasta and sauces. I want to learn from them instead of just enjoying their delicious food. :spaghetti: Are… --- ## [Best snorkelling spots - anywhere!](https://community.tourradar.com/t/best-snorkelling-spots-anywhere/33646)
**Author:** [@carol](https://community.tourradar.com/u/carol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/best-snorkelling-spots-anywhere/33646 "2025-10-09T17:24:52Z")
I love snorkelling but have mainly done this in Australia (a little in Indonesia and New Zealand too), but I want to start planning my travels around snorkelling - I’m open to anywhere in the world! I would love to hear… --- ## [Help me find the perfect trip for two completel different types of travellers](https://community.tourradar.com/t/help-me-find-the-perfect-trip-for-two-completel-different-types-of-travellers/33626)
**Author:** [@alexandra](https://community.tourradar.com/u/alexandra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/help-me-find-the-perfect-trip-for-two-completel-different-types-of-travellers/33626 "2025-10-02T18:58:02Z")
I’m currenly trying to plan our 2 week honeymoon but my fiance and I like completely different styles of trave. I much prefer to relax on the beach or at a beautiful hotel, sipping cocktails and reading a good book. He p… --- ## [Exploring and hiking](https://community.tourradar.com/t/exploring-and-hiking/33632)
**Author:** [@shirley](https://community.tourradar.com/u/shirley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/exploring-and-hiking/33632 "2025-10-01T12:18:20Z")
I really love to explore places and do a lot of physical activities, but I have never done a hiking adventure. What advise can I get before doing my first one?