Guides

A Guide to Vancouver Island, Canada

Where whales breach the water, grizzly bears fish for salmon, and hiking trails wind through ancient rainforest...

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...

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, 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

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

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...

Guides, Hiking

10 of the Best Hikes in the Balkans

From the Via Dinarica and The High Scardus Trail to Mount Olympus, Bosnia's Mount Maglić and the Albanian Alps...

Guides, Hiking, Italy

A Guide to the Dolomites’ Cinque Torri

The best hiking trails in and around the Cinque Torri, the most iconic rock formation in the Dolomites...

Kayaking

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…

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...

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...

Climbing

Guides, Climbing, France

The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

Olly Alkema, a Chamonix local and mountain expert, shares his guide to climbing Mont Blanc, the highest point in the Alps...

Guides, Climbing, Tanzania

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

From the remote Lemosho route to the scenic Machame Route, which moves through five ecosystems...

Guides, Climbing, Greece

Mount Olympus: A Guide to Climbing The Mountain of the Gods

Fancy hiking Mount Olympus? Here's our guide to climbing the highest mountain in Greece, home of the ancient Greek gods.

Cycling

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...

Guides, UK, Cycling

Expert Tips on How to Cycle Up Hills Properly

We speak to cyclist Simon Warren, author of 15 books about hill climbs, to get his tips on how to ride up steep inclines well

Canyoning

Guides, Canyoning

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

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

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.

Northern Lights

Guides, Iceland, Northern Lights

How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland: A Guide

How to go aurora hunting in the land of fire and ice, and discover the best northern lights displays...

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...

Guides, Northern Lights

When and Where to See Northern Lights

Where are the Northern Lights? Read on to find out the best places to see them...

Camping

Guides, Camping

10 of the Best Wild Camping Adventures in Europe

Our favourite spots to pitch up, from uninhabited Greek islands to the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard...

Guides, Packing & Prep, Camping

Sleeping Bag Guide: How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag

A complete guide to finding the right sleeping bag for a perfect night in your tent

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!

Lifestyle

Guides, solo travel, Lifestyle

How to Make New Friends in Your 30s and 40s

We speak to friendship coach Hannah Carmichael OBE about the best ways to form new connections...

Guides, Lifestyle

15 Hen Do Ideas for Women Who Love Adventure

From bear watching in Romania to wild camping in Scotland, and not a single L plate in sight...

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...