7 Adventures in Drakensberg, From Hiking to Vulture Spotting
Guides, Africa

7 Adventures in Drakensberg, From Hiking to Vulture Spotting

A South African region of high jagged peaks and plunging gorges, where vultures ride the thermals high above...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 18 May 2023 • 9 min read
What To Do in Bali: 8 of the Best Hikes & Adventures on the Indonesian Island
Guides, Indonesia, Hiking

What To Do in Bali: 8 of the Best Hikes & Adventures on the Indonesian Island

Watch the sunrise on the summit of an active 3,030m volcano, and visit the secret waterfalls of Sambangan...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 10 May 2023 • 13 min read
7 of the Best Things to Do in Snowdonia (That Aren’t Hiking)
Guides, Wales

7 of the Best Things to Do in Snowdonia (That Aren’t Hiking)

From bracing dips in glacial crater lakes, to attempting to cycle up Yr Wyddfa...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 9 May 2023 • 7 min read
The Guide to Hiking and Climbing Mount Etna, Sicily's High Point
Guides, Italy, Hiking

The Guide to Hiking and Climbing Mount Etna, Sicily's High Point

Plus, the best winter hike and activities, for when snow covers Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 May 2023 • 11 min read
The 10 Highest Mountains in Africa
Guides, Africa

The 10 Highest Mountains in Africa

The highest peaks on the African continent, including Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and more...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 5 May 2023 • 9 min read
The 115-Mile Trek Through The Caribbean Paradise of Dominica
Features, Trail Setting Stories, Dominica

The 115-Mile Trek Through The Caribbean Paradise of Dominica

We speak to Michael Eugene about the Waitukubuli National Trail, the first long-distance walking trail in the Caribbean…

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 4 May 2023 • 6 min read
From Whale Hunting to Whale Watching in the Azores
Features

From Whale Hunting to Whale Watching in the Azores

How Azoreans began to protect the cetaceans they once hunted, and shifted their sense of Açorianidade...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 4 May 2023 • 9 min read
How Will High Altitude Affect Me On My Hike?
Features, Unlocking Adventure, Mountaineering

How Will High Altitude Affect Me On My Hike?

A doctor specialising in mountain medicine explains the risks of high altitude, and how to prevent altitude illness...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 27 Apr 2023 • 13 min read
Changes to the Rules of Trekking in Nepal
Nepal, HQ

Changes to the Rules of Trekking in Nepal

Here's the lowdown on the new trekking guidelines in Nepal, and how it might affect your trip...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 25 Apr 2023 • 7 min read
Chasing the Swell: Learning to Surf Morocco’s Waves
Features, Surfing, Morocco

Chasing the Swell: Learning to Surf Morocco’s Waves

We head to the Atlantic coast of Morocco to overcome a fear of waves and learn to surf, in the town of Taghazout

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 21 Apr 2023 • 8 min read
How the Economy of Nature is Bringing Life Back to Patagonia
Features, Tourism Leakage, Patagonia

How the Economy of Nature is Bringing Life Back to Patagonia

We go puma-tracking in Parque Patagonia Argentina, and learn how tourism is helping protect the River Maullín in Chile...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Apr 2023 • 12 min read
Why the World Has Fallen in Love With Gravel Cycling
Features, UK, Cycling

Why the World Has Fallen in Love With Gravel Cycling

We head to the Chilterns to discover the off-road discipline which lets you go further faster, and explore the world...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 18 Apr 2023 • 7 min read
The Circuit: A Guide to the 150km Tour of the Matterhorn
Guides, Trail Setting Stories, Hiking

The Circuit: A Guide to the 150km Tour of the Matterhorn

This iconic long-distance route crosses glaciers and high mountain plateaus, circling the mighty Matterhorn mountain

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 12 Apr 2023 • 11 min read
Exploring Palenque, the Mayan City Lost in the Mexican Jungle
Features, From the History Books, Mexico

Exploring Palenque, the Mayan City Lost in the Mexican Jungle

Nestled into the jungles of southern Mexico, the ancient Mayan city of Palenque has a fascinating past...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 11 Apr 2023 • 7 min read
Hiking in Cambodia: 8 of the Best Adventures
Guides, Cambodia, Hiking

Hiking in Cambodia: 8 of the Best Adventures

From waterfalls near Angkor Wat to abandoned seaside resorts and sleepy island towns on the mighty Mekong River...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 10 Apr 2023 • 10 min read
10 of the Best Hikes in Turkey
Guides, Hiking

10 of the Best Hikes in Turkey

From high passes across the remote Taurus Mountains to the Lycian Way, a 760-kilometre trek along the Turquoise Coast...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 6 Apr 2023 • 14 min read
Climbing Frozen Waterfalls in Finland: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Finland

Climbing Frozen Waterfalls in Finland: A Photo Story

Much Better Adventurer Philip Kelly heads to Finnish Lapland to ice-climb frozen waterfalls and spot the northern lights...

  • Philip Kelly
    Philip Kelly
Philip Kelly 4 Apr 2023 • 4 min read
5 of the Best Hikes in the Altiplano
Guides, South America

5 of the Best Hikes in the Altiplano

From 6,000m peaks to stunning salt flats, these are the best walks in the Altiplano, from Bolivia and Argentina to Peru…

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 4 Apr 2023 • 12 min read
What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Chile?
Patagonia

What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Chile?

When to visit the various regions of this immense, 2,700-mile country, from the Atacama and Santiago to Patagonia beyond...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 31 Mar 2023 • 8 min read
When is the Best Time to Go on Safari in South Africa?
Guides, Africa

When is the Best Time to Go on Safari in South Africa?

From the deserts of Kgaladi to the savannahs of Kruger, South Africa is an iconic safari destination. So, when should you go?

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 31 Mar 2023 • 7 min read
Push Yourself: 12 Challenging Week Long Adventures
Guides

Push Yourself: 12 Challenging Week Long Adventures

Looking for a challenging adventure? Time to push yourself with these expeditions heading everywhere from Greenland to Cuba...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 28 Mar 2023 • 11 min read
The Charm and Enchantment of Cuba's Casa Particular
Features, Cuba

The Charm and Enchantment of Cuba's Casa Particular

Why a casa particular, an authentic Cuban homestay, is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture of the country...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 24 Mar 2023 • 9 min read
The Guide to Climbing Mount Kazbek
Guides, Mountaineering, Georgia

The Guide to Climbing Mount Kazbek

The towering summit of Mount Kazbek (5054m) straddles the border between Georgia and Russia. Here's how to climb it...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 23 Mar 2023 • 12 min read
11 of the Best Hikes in the Canadian Rockies
Guides, Canada, Hiking

11 of the Best Hikes in the Canadian Rockies

Our tips for where to hike near Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, in Banff and Jasper National Park and the Rockies beyond...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 23 Mar 2023 • 13 min read
How Can I Manage Without My Creature Comforts on an Adventure?
Features, Unlocking Adventure

How Can I Manage Without My Creature Comforts on an Adventure?

Cyclist Vera Ngosi-Sambrook, hiker Chris Lewis and artist Lauren Youngs on embracing adventure over comfort...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 21 Mar 2023 • 12 min read
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