The Much Better Adventures Magazine

Making Sense of Magic: What I Learned from a Week in Bhutan

Often compared to the fictional city of Shangri-La, Bhutan is where myth and reality blur, in the shadow of the Himalayas

Features, Cycling, Kyrgyzstan

My 1,700km Ride Through the Wilderness of Kyrgyzstan

Markus Stitz, on cycling the vast open valleys and high lakes of Kyrgyzstan, where rivers roar and golden eagles circle above...

Guides, Cycling

How To Prepare For a Multi-Day Cycling Adventure

"Gear, route and mindset". Tips for going on a cycling trip from Vedangi Kulkarni, who has cycled around the world twice...

Features

Features, Bhutan, Hiking

Why Bhutan Measures Gross National Happiness, Not GDP

"It impacts on our day-to-day lives," says guide Karma Lotey, of the strategy that puts holistic wellbeing ahead of financial gain

Features, Bhutan, Hiking, Trail Setting Stories

The Legendary 250 Mile Trail Through the Mountains of Bhutan

We speak to Karma Lotey about the Trans Bhutan Trail, an ancient route through the heart of this Himalayan Kingdom...

Features, Trail Setting Stories

The 329km Cycle Route Through the Mountains of North Vietnam

Tackle the hairpin bends and mountain passes of the Ha Giang Loop, while experiencing life in Vietnam's indigenous villages

Tourism Leakage

Features, Tourism Leakage, Thailand

Why Does Watching Bad Tourists on TV Make Us Want to Travel?

On 'The White Lotus Paradox', and why watching the morally bankrupt go on holiday sparks our wanderlust

Features, Tourism Leakage, Sustainability

Is There a Roadmap to Decarbonise Tourism?

The carbon emissions of travel, and particularly flights, are "the elephant in the room" of tourism. But a roadmap does exist...

Features, Tourism Leakage

There is a Crisis of Equity in Tourism. So, What Now?

“Who’s really benefiting from the visitors that come to a destination? And is that value being distributed fairly?”

Mountain Mindset

Features, Lifestyle, Mountain Mindset

Do I Always Have to ‘Find Myself’ When Travelling?

Adventure travel can broaden our horizons, but that doesn't mean every trip needs to be a voyage of self-discovery

Features, Mountain Mindset, Kosovo

Climbing for Kosovo: Uta Ibrahimi and the World's Highest Peaks

We speak to Uta Ibrahimi, on the brink of becoming the first person from the Balkans to climb all 14 eight-thousanders

Features, Mountain Mindset, Unlocking Adventure

How Stepping Outside Can Stop You Feeling SAD

A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) researcher explains why natural light is the best way to beat the 'winter blues'...

Unlocking Adventure

Features, Unlocking Adventure, Hiking

Why Can Nobody Name a Female Explorer?

New research found 53% of Brits couldn’t name a single female explorer - and 84% don’t recall ever learning about one...

Features, Unlocking Adventure

How Does Being Neurodivergent Shape Your Outdoor Experience?

A bikepacker and an academic explain how – and why – being outdoors can empower neurodiverse people

Features, Unlocking Adventure, Nepal

‘I See The Change’: The Rise of Female Mountain Guides in Nepal

Tejshree Basnet is one of the few women to be a lead guide in Nepal, but the winds of change are blowing in the Himalayas...

Trail Setting Stories

Trail Setting Stories, Guides

The Ancient Pilgrim Trail Through Tuscany’s Brunello Wine Region

Hike from Lucca to Radicofani down the cypress-lined tracks, vineyards and undulating hills of Tuscany

Features, Bhutan, Hiking, Trail Setting Stories

The Legendary 250 Mile Trail Through the Mountains of Bhutan

We speak to Karma Lotey about the Trans Bhutan Trail, an ancient route through the heart of this Himalayan Kingdom...

Features, Trail Setting Stories

The 329km Cycle Route Through the Mountains of North Vietnam

Tackle the hairpin bends and mountain passes of the Ha Giang Loop, while experiencing life in Vietnam's indigenous villages

Guides

Trail Setting Stories, Guides

The Ancient Pilgrim Trail Through Tuscany’s Brunello Wine Region

Hike from Lucca to Radicofani down the cypress-lined tracks, vineyards and undulating hills of Tuscany

Guides, Hiking, France, Switzerland

A Guide to Hiking the Walker’s Haute Route From Chamonix to Zermatt

One of the most challenging long distance hikes in the Alps, up high passes and across stony boulderscapes...

Guides, Nepal

A Guide to Hiking The Everest Panorama Trail

This shorter alternative to the Everest Base Camp Trek serves up breathtaking views of 8000m high Himalayan peaks

Hiking

Guides, Hiking, France, Switzerland

A Guide to Hiking the Walker’s Haute Route From Chamonix to Zermatt

One of the most challenging long distance hikes in the Alps, up high passes and across stony boulderscapes...

Community, Morocco, Hiking

Hiking the Valleys and Villages of the Atlas Mountains

Ian Robinson walks between Berber villages and high mountains, on a Much Better Adventure in Morocco...

Features, Bhutan, Hiking

Why Bhutan Measures Gross National Happiness, Not GDP

"It impacts on our day-to-day lives," says guide Karma Lotey, of the strategy that puts holistic wellbeing ahead of financial gain

Cycling

Guides, Cycling, Albania

Worried About Being at the Back on a Group Cycling Trip? Don’t Be.

"We come across different fitness levels, and that's completely normal," says Albanian cycling guide Endrit Shima.

Guides, Cycling

How to Choose the Right Level of Bike Trip

Expert advice from a cycling adventure designer on how trips are graded, and how to choose the perfect one for you

Guides, Cycling

What Do I Really Need to Bring With Me on a Guided Cycling Tour?

We ask the experts what to bring on a guided cycling trip and what to wear while riding. Plus, an example kit list...