45 European Mountain Climbs That Are Reachable by Train
Guides

45 European Mountain Climbs That Are Reachable by Train

From Ben Nevis to Mount Olympus and the Matterhorn to Triglav, these are the rails to take you to the trails...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 12 Sep 2023 • 41 min read
The 7 Best Hikes on the Lofoten Islands
Guides, Hiking

The 7 Best Hikes on the Lofoten Islands

The best hiking routes among the volcanic crags and remote beaches of this otherworldly Arctic archipelago...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 17 Aug 2023 • 9 min read
50 Amazing Adventure Ideas Around the World
Guides

50 Amazing Adventure Ideas Around the World

Some of the world's best adventure holidays, from deepest São Tomé to the Canadian Rockies and rivers of Italy's Apennines...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 11 Aug 2023 • 29 min read
How to Stay Safe in the UK’s Winter Mountains
Guides, Hiking, UK

How to Stay Safe in the UK’s Winter Mountains

Heading out hiking this winter? We hope you are, but we also hope you stay safe. Here's our guide on how to do just that.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 29 Aug 2023 • 11 min read
A Guide to Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania
Guides, Tanzania

A Guide to Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania

On the banks of Lake Tanganyika, chimpanzees swing through the trees and lions and leopards roam the mountains...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Jun 2023 • 8 min read
Trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary Route: A Photo Story
Guides, Community, Nepal

Trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary Route: A Photo Story

Sophie Holloway focuses her lens on the astonishing beauty of the Himalayas as she treks the Annapurna Sanctuary Route...

  • Sophie Holloway
    Sophie Holloway
Sophie Holloway 1 Jun 2023 • 5 min read

Hiking

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How to Stay Safe in the UK’s Winter Mountains
Guides, Hiking, UK

How to Stay Safe in the UK’s Winter Mountains

Heading out hiking this winter? We hope you are, but we also hope you stay safe. Here's our guide on how to do just that.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 29 Aug 2023 • 11 min read
20 of the Best Hikes In Europe
Guides, Hiking, Europe

20 of the Best Hikes In Europe

Our handpicked list of the best hikes in Europe, from the snowy heights of the Alps, to the volcanic coastline of Madeira

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 2 Mar 2023 • 21 min read
Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics
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...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 28 Nov 2022 • 9 min read

Kayaking

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Canoe vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?
Guides, Kayaking

Canoe vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?

Canoe vs kayak. In order to choose your fighter, you'll need to know the difference between a kayak and a canoe first...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 28 Mar 2023 • 9 min read
10 Epic Kayaking Trips For Beginners
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...

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 4 Nov 2022 • 11 min read
Icebergs and Prehistoric Fjords | The Best Places to Kayak in Norway
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...

  • Ellie Ross
    Ellie Ross
Ellie Ross 25 Sep 2022 • 8 min read

Climbing

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The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Guides, Climbing, Tanzania

The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Our comprehensive beginner's guide to climbing Kilimanjaro, an experience scribbled on many a bucket list...

  • Lewi Haskins
    Lewi Haskins
Lewi Haskins 25 Jan 2023 • 10 min read
10 of the Best Mountains to Climb for Beginners
Guides, Climbing

10 of the Best Mountains to Climb for Beginners

Nobody said climbing a mountain was easy, but some peaks are easier than others. Here are 10 mighty mountains that could be within your reach

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 3 Nov 2022 • 9 min read
Kilimanjaro Routes | Which is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Guides, Climbing, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Routes | Which is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?

Our detailed breakdown of the top Kilimanjaro routes will help you decide which is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro for you...

  • Lewi Haskins
    Lewi Haskins
Lewi Haskins 26 Apr 2022 • 12 min read

Cycling

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What Is a Fat Bike and What Are the Advantages?
Guides, Cycling

What Is a Fat Bike and What Are the Advantages?

The benefits of a fat bike and why you should ride one...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 23 Feb 2021 • 5 min read
Namibia Holidays: Your Adventure Guide to the Country
Guides, Cycling, Namibia

Namibia Holidays: Your Adventure Guide to the Country

Namibia holidays are growing increasingly popular, and for good reason. If you want a hike, cycle or proper adventure in Namibia, start with this guide.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 27 Feb 2020 • 10 min read
4 Myths About Group Cycling Adventures
Guides, Cycling

4 Myths About Group Cycling Adventures

All hail group cycling!

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 20 Dec 2019 • 6 min read

Canyoning

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Canyoning | 7 Things You’ll Learn on Your First Canyon Adventure
Guides, Canyoning

Canyoning | 7 Things You’ll Learn on Your First Canyon Adventure

Here's what to expect when you first go canyoning...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 7 Oct 2019 • 8 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Canyoning and Gorge Walking
Guides, Canyoning

A Beginner’s Guide to Canyoning and Gorge Walking

We chat to the experts about the basics of canyoning and gorge walking, what to bring canyoning, and how to get started in the sport.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jun 2019 • 5 min read

Northern Lights

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Where are the Northern Lights? A Beginner’s Guide to Where to See Aurora Borealis
Guides, Northern Lights

Where are the Northern Lights? A Beginner’s Guide to Where to See Aurora Borealis

Where are the Northern Lights? We'll tell you. And the best ways to see them

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 15 Oct 2019 • 8 min read
5 Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Norwegian Fjords
Guides, Northern Lights, Norway

5 Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Norwegian Fjords

5 tips for seeing the Northern Lights at the Norwegian fjords. You can never guarantee you'll see aurora borealis, but you can increase your chances...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 29 Jul 2019 • 6 min read
6 Epic Ways to See the Northern Lights
Guides, Northern Lights

6 Epic Ways to See the Northern Lights

Swirling and dancing through the night sky in flashes of green, white and pink, the northern lights are a sight to behold. But seeing them is only half the fun…

  • Ellie Ross
    Ellie Ross
Ellie Ross 14 Aug 2018 • 5 min read

Camping

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Campfire Stew: A Basic Guide, Recipe and Ingredients
Guides, Lifestyle, Camping

Campfire Stew: A Basic Guide, Recipe and Ingredients

A guide to cooking a campfire stew, including what kit you'll need, ingredients and a basic recipe. There are few better ways to end a hike!

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Feb 2020 • 6 min read
How to Make a Campfire
Guides, Camping

How to Make a Campfire

Your guide to making a campfire: how to do it, where it's okay to do it and more. Plus some recipes to up your campfire cooking game.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 28 Jan 2020 • 7 min read
The Ultimate Camping Essentials Checklist
Guides, Camping

The Ultimate Camping Essentials Checklist

We take camping checklists right down to the bare camping essentials. Read this to make sure you've got the basics of camping essentials covered.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 16 Jan 2020 • 7 min read

Lifestyle

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8 of the Best Books to Gift the Adventurer in Your Life
Guides, Lifestyle, Book Club

8 of the Best Books to Gift the Adventurer in Your Life

We love reading books, and we love gifting our favourites...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Dec 2020 • 4 min read
4 Top Tips for Planning an Adventure
Guides, Lifestyle

4 Top Tips for Planning an Adventure

Trying to plan an adventure? Here are our top tips on how to plan an adventure - making sure it actually happens and you don't become a spreadsheet emu.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 8 Apr 2020 • 6 min read
11 Ways to Get Your Adventure Fix from Home
Guides, Lifestyle

11 Ways to Get Your Adventure Fix from Home

Stuck at home? Here are a few ways you can still feel adventurous when you can't get outside.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Apr 2020 • 8 min read
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