Much Better Adventures Magazine

Way of the Warrior: Walking Loita Hills with a Maasai Guide

We speak to Lemara Mereru, a Maasai warrior and guide, about life in the Maasai tribe and walking in Kenya's Loita Hills...

Conservation, Features

Why Conservation Requires an Intersectional Approach

We interview the ecologist and storyteller Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant about working in conservation, as a black female scientist

Features, Hiking, Community

Spain’s Best Kept Secret: Hiking in the Picos de Europa

We head to northern Spain to hike hut to hut through lush forest, razor-sharp rocks and remarkable high-mountain views...

Lifestyle, Features

How Adventure Made Us Stronger Mothers

We speak to three inspirational women about how they juggle the competing demands of work, family and adventure...

Features, Hiking

Why are Everyone's Knees Buggered from Hiking and Trail Running?

We ask orthopaedic surgeon Prof Gordon Mackay, and a walking pole expert, how to protect our knees in wild places...

Features

Shine On December: Yr Wyddfa, Humpback Whales and a New Trail for Greater Manchester

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your December off right

Features, Conservation

A Deep Dive into Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the World's Aquarium

How wildlife is fighting to thrive in the Mexican sea, which captured the hearts of Jacques Cousteau and John Steinbeck...

Features, Community, Hiking, Morocco

The Atlas Lottery | One Epic Weekend in the Atlas Mountains

We speak to Much Better Adventurer Josh Beech about his experience trekking in Morocco's Atlas Mountains...

Guides

Guides, Morocco

Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide

So you want to visit the Atlas Mountains? Here's a guide to the mountain ranges and peaks of the Atlas Mountains from Morocco to Tunisia.

Guides, Hiking, Morocco

Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics

Thinking about a hiking holiday in Morocco? Here's our guide to trekking in the country, from Toubkal to the Sahara and beyond...

Guides

How to Pack and Prepare for a Cold Weather Adventure

We speak to Svalbard guide Mirko Chiappini and Swede Thomas Ohlander about staying warm and exploring in -20°C

HQ

Our Annual Carbon Footprint Progress Report: 2021

Marking our homework and the lessons we learnt along the way.

New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, we've put together a quick recap of the key moments from another big year

Much Better Adventures named ‘Best Travel Agency’ of 2021

The win was one of two claimed at the Travolution Awards

Conservation

Features, Conservation

A Deep Dive into Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the World's Aquarium

How wildlife is fighting to thrive in the Mexican sea, which captured the hearts of Jacques Cousteau and John Steinbeck...

Features, Vjosa, Conservation, Albania

Inside the Fight to Save the Vjosa, One of Europe's Last Wild Rivers

As the Albanian government commit to establish a Vjosa Wild River National Park, we journey to the blue heart of Europe...

Features, Conservation

Shine On: River Restoration, Sweden's Wooden City and the Return of the Vulture

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your July off right...

People

Features, People, Cycling

Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World

We caught up with adventurer Geordie Stewart to talk about his experiences and all things cycling round the planet.

Features, People, 7 questions

7 Quick Questions with Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington is an adventurer, speaker and author. She came to talk at one of the Much Better Adventures Investor events and stole the show with her story.

HQ, People

Know a Good Person Doing Good Things?

*This competition is now closed. Every week in our humble newsletter we endeavour to celebrate those good people doing good things in the world. Now, we’re turning to you…

Hiking

Features, Community, Hiking, Morocco

The Atlas Lottery | One Epic Weekend in the Atlas Mountains

We speak to Much Better Adventurer Josh Beech about his experience trekking in Morocco's Atlas Mountains...

Features, Community, Hiking, Morocco

Taking on Mt. Toubkal: A Photo Story

If you're gonna do Christmas, do it like this.

Guides, Hiking, Morocco

Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics

Thinking about a hiking holiday in Morocco? Here's our guide to trekking in the country, from Toubkal to the Sahara and beyond...

Kayaking

Guides, Kayaking

10 Epic Kayaking Trips For Beginners

Book one of these kayaking holidays for beginners! You've got the Costa Rican rainforest, a remote Japanese peninsula and more to choose from...

Norway, Kayaking

What to Pack for Kayaking in Norway

A kit list of everything you need to kayak, hike and wild camp in the Norwegian fjords and beyond...

Guides, Kayaking, Norway

Icebergs and Prehistoric Fjords | The Best Places to Kayak in Norway

From the iceberg-studded bays of Svalbard to the glacial waters of Oslofjord...

Norway

Features, Norway, Community

Overcoming Alcoholism to Live an Adventurous Life

Andy Smith talks to us about leading a more adventurous life following his battle with alcohol addiction.

Norway, Guides

Wildlife in Norway: Your Guide to Wildlife Watching in Norway

What types of animals can you see in Norway, from whales to Arctic foxes, and where and when you need to go to see them

Norway, Kayaking

What to Pack for Kayaking in Norway

A kit list of everything you need to kayak, hike and wild camp in the Norwegian fjords and beyond...

Nepal

What to Pack for the Everest Base Camp Trek

A guide to everything you'll need to trek through the beautiful Himalayas to Everest Base Camp...

Nepal, Hiking

Annapurna Circuit: Costs and Budget for 2022/2023

How much does it cost to hike the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal? Here, we look at the costs of one of the world's great treks...

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Everything You Need To Know About Trekking Annapurna

Annapurna is a trekking paradise, from the Annapurna Circuit to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Here's the essential article to read before heading to Nepal.

Morocco

Guides, Morocco

Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide

So you want to visit the Atlas Mountains? Here's a guide to the mountain ranges and peaks of the Atlas Mountains from Morocco to Tunisia.

Features, Community, Hiking, Morocco

The Atlas Lottery | One Epic Weekend in the Atlas Mountains

We speak to Much Better Adventurer Josh Beech about his experience trekking in Morocco's Atlas Mountains...

Features, Community, Hiking, Morocco

Taking on Mt. Toubkal: A Photo Story

If you're gonna do Christmas, do it like this.