Summer in Svalbard: Exploring the Arctic Wilderness
Features, Community, Svalbard, Arctic

Summer in Svalbard: Exploring the Arctic Wilderness

What's it really like to be in polar bear territory? Luke Ornsby Rand goes on a wild adventure under the midnight sun...

  • Luke Ornsby Rand
    Luke Ornsby Rand
Luke Ornsby Rand 29 Nov 2023 • 6 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 Nov 2023 • 6 min read
When and Where to See Northern Lights
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...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 29 Nov 2023 • 8 min read
Beyond the Bubbles: Active Travel in Italy's Prosecco Hills
Features, Italy

Beyond the Bubbles: Active Travel in Italy's Prosecco Hills

This under-the-radar region is renowned for its prosecco, but it is also starting to attract those with a thirst for adventure...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 23 Nov 2023 • 8 min read
An Adventure Guide to the Sahara Desert, Morocco
Guides, Morocco

An Adventure Guide to the Sahara Desert, Morocco

The best ways to explore Morocco's desert wilderness, from sandboarding to camel trekking through golden dunes...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 21 Nov 2023 • 10 min read
A Wildlife Guide to the Galapagos Islands
Guides, Ecuador, Galapagos

A Wildlife Guide to the Galapagos Islands

Where to see some of the archipelago's most iconic species, from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 20 Nov 2023 • 14 min read
The Man Who’s Been Kayaking Norway's Fjords for 25 Years
Features, Norway, From the History Books

The Man Who’s Been Kayaking Norway's Fjords for 25 Years

We speak to Jan Nielsen, who's spent a quarter of a century guiding groups of the Nærøyfjord, the pearl of Norway's fjords...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 9 Nov 2023 • 11 min read
A Guide to Aqaba, On Jordan’s Red Sea
Guides, Jordan

A Guide to Aqaba, On Jordan’s Red Sea

Nestled between the ocean, the mountains and the desert, Jordan's only coastal town is an adventure hotspot...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Nov 2023 • 8 min read
How Can You Manage Diabetes On An Adventure?
Features, Unlocking Adventure

How Can You Manage Diabetes On An Adventure?

Three inspiring mountaineers explain why Type 1 Diabetes motivates them, rather than holding them back...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 30 Oct 2023 • 10 min read
Traversing the Wild Atlantic Island of Madeira
Features, Community, Hiking, Portugal

Traversing the Wild Atlantic Island of Madeira

Kimberly Spiers sets out to hike coast to coast across the mountains, forests and clifflines of majestic Madeira...

  • Kimberly Spiers
    Kimberly Spiers
Kimberly Spiers 27 Oct 2023 • 8 min read
A Guide to Visiting Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego
Guides, Guatemala

A Guide to Visiting Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego

Watch from the slopes of Acatenango as Central America's most active volcano spews out plumes of smoke and lava...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 27 Oct 2023 • 7 min read
A Guide to the Tour of Monte Rosa
Guides, Switzerland, Hiking

A Guide to the Tour of Monte Rosa

Fancy trekking the Tour of Monte Rosa? Here's everything you need to know to get up to speed about the Tour of Monte Rosa

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 26 Oct 2023 • 14 min read
How to Reproof a Waterproof Jacket: A Step by Step Guide
Guides, Gear

How to Reproof a Waterproof Jacket: A Step by Step Guide

Our guide to reproofing your waterproof jacking using a wash-in or spray-on waterproofing treatment...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Oct 2023 • 7 min read
How to Pick the Best Waterproof Jacket
Guides, Gear

How to Pick the Best Waterproof Jacket

Want a waterproof that's breathable, lightweight, durable and will actually keep you dry? Here's what to look out for...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Oct 2023 • 11 min read
Awe and Wonder in the Wild Norwegian Fjords
Features, Community, Norway

Awe and Wonder in the Wild Norwegian Fjords

Karen Burden delves into an unforgettable journey showcasing Norway's finest natural wonders...

  • Karen Burden
    Karen Burden
Karen Burden 19 Oct 2023 • 5 min read
How Ecotourism Can Help Save South Africa’s Wild Coast
Features, Africa

How Ecotourism Can Help Save South Africa’s Wild Coast

Sarah Drew and Sinegugu Zukulu explain how community tourism is a viable alternative to mining in this stunning region

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 16 Oct 2023 • 10 min read
The Greek Islands: Your Adventure Guide
Guides, Greece

The Greek Islands: Your Adventure Guide

Our low down on the best Greek islands for nature lovers, from the hiking paradise of Crete to the rock climbing hotspot of Kalymnos...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 10 Oct 2023 • 12 min read
Why Off-Season is the Ideal Time to Discover Albania
Features, Albania, Tourism Leakage

Why Off-Season is the Ideal Time to Discover Albania

The beaches of the Albanian Riviera look out on Italy and Corfu, and they go silent in the shoulder season...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 4 Oct 2023 • 10 min read
Trekking Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan Mountains: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Kyrgyzstan

Trekking Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan Mountains: A Photo Story

Much Better Adventurer Phil London hikes through the russet rock formations and verdant valleys of Central Asia...

  • Phil London
    Phil London
Phil London 3 Oct 2023 • 5 min read
What if I’m Not Fit Enough to Go on an Adventure?
Features, Unlocking Adventure

What if I’m Not Fit Enough to Go on an Adventure?

Adventurers Dave Cornthwaite, Elise Downing and Abby Popplestone explain why nobody's too unfit for adventures...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 27 Sep 2023 • 11 min read
It's Time to Re-Discover Mallorca - But Not As You Know It
Features, Tourism Leakage, Spain

It's Time to Re-Discover Mallorca - But Not As You Know It

The Serra de Tramuntana mountains are a silent adventure paradise, far from the beach-and-beer image of Mallorca

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 22 Sep 2023 • 7 min read
What Vaccinations Do I Need to Travel?
Guides, Packing & Prep

What Vaccinations Do I Need to Travel?

These are the recommended vaccines for different countries around the world, from Thailand to India...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 20 Sep 2023 • 23 min read
"Tourism Provides a Livelihood": Building Back in Morocco After the Earthquake
Features, Morocco, HQ

"Tourism Provides a Livelihood": Building Back in Morocco After the Earthquake

"The worst thing that can happen to those communities is if tourism stops," says Marrakesh-based Hala Benkhaldoun.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 15 Sep 2023 • 8 min read
Beyond the Resorts: The Rise of Responsible Travel in Mauritius
Features, Conservation, Tourism Leakage

Beyond the Resorts: The Rise of Responsible Travel in Mauritius

Mauritius is known for its beach resorts. But travel inland and you'll find lush wilderness and an exciting ecotourism scene...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 14 Sep 2023 • 9 min read
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
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