Much Better Adventures Magazine

Inside Gravelfoyle: The First Waymarked Gravel Trails in the UK

With easy access to a trail network spanning over 200km, Aberfoyle is quickly establishing itself as the UK's home of gravel cycling...

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...

Norway, Kayaking, Hiking, Features

'The Benchmark for Beauty' | Kayaking the Fjords of Western Norway

We jump in a kayak to paddle Norway's pearl, the Nærøyfjord, hiking to mountain tops and wild camping along the way...

Features, Lifestyle

The Guide to Adventuring Confidently on Your Period

We talk to three women about how they manage - and even embrace - their periods while on adventures…

Features, Trail Setting Stories

The 308-Mile Bikepacking Route on Argyll's Islands

We speak to the creator of the Bikepacking Argyll's Islands trail, which runs from Glasgow to Mull, Jura, Islay and Bute...

Features

Features, From the History Books

The Rise, Fall and Rediscovery of the Mighty Angkor Wat

At its height, the mediaeval metropolis of Angkor was home to 750,000 people. Then one day, it mysteriously disappeared...

Features

The 1,260-Step Staircase to Tiger Cave Temple in Thailand

Hidden on a mountain top 309m high, a giant golden Buddha looks out over the Kiriwong Valley to the Andaman Sea...

Features

How to Turn 27 Days of Annual Leave into 62 Days Off in 2023

The UK's guide on how to hack your annual leave for 2023...

Guides

Africa, Guides

How Zanzibar's Prison Island Became a Tortoise Sanctuary

The geographical isolation of an island means it can be a place of exile or sanctuary. Prison Island has been both...

Guides, Community, Greece

Tracking Wild Bears in Greece: A Photo Story

Annik Janssens headed to the Pindos Mountains to track wild bears, learn about their conservation and hike remote trails.

Guides

The Remarkable Caves of Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park

A secret lies hidden beneath a jungle once used as a staging area in the Vietnam War; the largest cave on planet Earth...

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

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...

Features, Scotland, Conservation, Trail Setting Stories

The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands

In Inshriach Forest, the haunting sculptures of Frank Bruce are slowly rotting back into the soil, just as he intended...

Features, Albania, Conservation, Vjosa

Albania's Vjosa, the Last Wild River in Europe, is to Become a National Park

The Albanian government have taken a huge step towards protecting the 270km Vjosa river, in a huge win for activists...

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

Hiking, Guides

12 of the Best Coastal Walks in the UK

These epic coastal walks cross rugged moorland, deserted peninsulas and wild beaches, from Dorset to the Isle of Skye...

Guides, Hiking, Albania, Slovenia

A Guide to the Via Dinarica Hiking Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our favourite sections of the longest hiking trail in the Western Balkans

Guides, Hiking, Italy

7 of the Best Hikes in Tuscany

Tuscany is (rightly) renowned for its food and wine, but it's also fantastic hiking territory...

Kayaking

7 Tips for Sea Kayaking Safety

Our guide for how to stay safe at sea when you embark on your first open water kayak expedition. With tips from the experts...

Kayaking, guide

Sea Kayaking: A Beginner’s Guide

The ultimate beginner's guide to sea kayaking, from essential equipment to basic paddling technique

Guides, Kayaking, europe

20 of the Best Kayaking Destinations in Europe

Our favourite destinations for a kayaking adventure, from the remote fjords of Norway to the white water rivers of Slovenia…

Norway

Norway, Features, From the History Books

The 17th-Century Postal Route That Ran Through the Fjords

In 1647, a new postal route was established from Oslo to Bergen. The only problem? It had to get through the fjords...

Norway, Guides, City Guides

The City Guide to Bergen, Norway

Our guide to where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Bergen, Norway's second biggest city and the gateway to the fjords...

Guides, Hiking, Norway

Glacier Hiking | 5 Of The Best Glacier Hikes in Norway

Explore the immersive, otherworldly environment of Norway's glaciers...

Nepal

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

A Guide to Trekking in Annapurna: From the Circuit to the Sanctuary and Beyond

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world, but there are other beautiful treks in the region...

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Trekking in Nepal: A Guide to the Regions, from Everest to Annapurna

A beginner's guide to trekking in Nepal, including when to go, where to go and what equipment to bring with you...

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

5 of the Best Hikes and Treks in Eastern Nepal

From Everest Base Camp to Makalu to the mighty Kanchenjunga, these are the best treks in eastern Nepal...

Morocco

Features, Morocco, Book Club

Book Club: Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads

One woman’s adventure through the remarkable landscapes of Morocco, from the Sahara to the mighty Atlas Mountains...

Community, Morocco

Taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge in Morocco: a Photo Story

Emer Boothman hit the trails of the Atlas Mountains to tackle this unforgettable triple summit challenge...

Guides, Hiking, Morocco

The 7 Highest Mountains to Trek in Morocco

Explore the lofty heights of Morocco's highest mountains, from Mount Toubkal to M'Goun...