From Tea Growing to Eco Tourism in Munnar: An Ecological History
Features, From the History Books, India

From Tea Growing to Eco Tourism in Munnar: An Ecological History

How colonial settlers altered the landscape of Munnar, and the conservation practices that restored it...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Aug 2023 • 7 min read
How Can I Overcome My Fear of Heights?
Features, Unlocking Adventure

How Can I Overcome My Fear of Heights?

Two outdoor leaders explain how tackling a fear of heights changed their perspective, becoming an adventure of its own...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 2 Aug 2023 • 11 min read
27 of the Best Wildlife Watching Adventures Around the World
Guides, Wildlife

27 of the Best Wildlife Watching Adventures Around the World

From wolf-tracking in the Italian Apennines to lion-spotting on safari in Botswana and hanging with orangutans in Borneo...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 1 Aug 2023 • 24 min read
How Marsican Brown Bears are Bringing Life Back to Abruzzo
Features, Tourism Leakage, Italy

How Marsican Brown Bears are Bringing Life Back to Abruzzo

Amongst the green peaks, meadows and ancient forests of Abruzzo, endemic wolves and brown bears thrive...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 26 Jul 2023 • 9 min read
The Community Reserve in Madagascar Where Locals and Lemurs Thrive
Features, Madagascar, Rewilding

The Community Reserve in Madagascar Where Locals and Lemurs Thrive

We venture to Anja, a community-run nature hub home to Madagascar's highest concentration of ring-tailed lemurs...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Jul 2023 • 8 min read
How to Turn 29 Days Annual Leave into 64 Days Off in 2024
Guides

How to Turn 29 Days Annual Leave into 64 Days Off in 2024

The UK's guide to how to hack your annual leave for 2024, using bank holidays to make time for adventure...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jul 2023 • 7 min read
7 of the Best Places to Go Rafting in Europe
Guides, Rafting

7 of the Best Places to Go Rafting in Europe

From the free-flowing Vjosa in Albania, to the exhilarating rapids of Slovenia's emerald Soča River...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 19 Jul 2023 • 7 min read
How to Remove a Tick Properly (and Avoid Ticks to Start With)
Guides, UK

How to Remove a Tick Properly (and Avoid Ticks to Start With)

We speak to Lifesystems about avoiding ticks while you're out hiking, and how to remove them safely if you do get a bite...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Jul 2023 • 9 min read
The New 300Km Hiking Trail Through Sri Lanka’s Highlands
Guides, Trail Setting Stories, Asia

The New 300Km Hiking Trail Through Sri Lanka’s Highlands

From the soaring mountains of Kandy to the misty cloud forests of Nuwara Eliya, through high-altitude tea estates...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 13 Jul 2023 • 6 min read
17 of the Best Places to Visit in the UK for Adventures
Guides, Features, UK

17 of the Best Places to Visit in the UK for Adventures

From the remote Isle of Rùm to the soaring peaks of Snowdonia, and the rugged Cornish coast...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 11 Jul 2023 • 22 min read
Reforesting the Southern Carpathians, One of Europe's Last Wilderness
Features, Romania, Rewilding

Reforesting the Southern Carpathians, One of Europe's Last Wilderness

We speak to Mossy Earth co-founder Duarte de Zoeten about the Făgăraș Mountains, where bison, bears and wolves roam…

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 7 Jul 2023 • 8 min read
The 10 Highest Mountains in South America
Guides, South America

The 10 Highest Mountains in South America

The highest peaks in South America, from Aconcagua to Ojos del Salado and Monte Pissis, in the mighty Andes Mountains...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 5 Jul 2023 • 12 min read
10 Adventurous Things to Do in Iceland
Guides, Iceland

10 Adventurous Things to Do in Iceland

Immerse yourself in this otherworldly country, through adventures from ice climbing to wild camping...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 3 Jul 2023 • 9 min read
Want to See the Amalfi Coast Without the Crowds? Bring Your Hiking Boots
Features, Tourism Leakage, Italy

Want to See the Amalfi Coast Without the Crowds? Bring Your Hiking Boots

The highest peaks of the Amalfi Coast, with views out to Naples and Mount Vesuvius, remain silent as the sea beyond...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 3 Jul 2023 • 9 min read
15 Hen Do Ideas for Women Who Love Adventure
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...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 26 Jun 2023 • 12 min read
10 Reasons To Visit the Unexplored Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
Features, Africa

10 Reasons To Visit the Unexplored Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe

The 'African Galapagos' are rarely visited, despite their rare endemic species, lush rainforest and deserted beaches...

  • Marta Marinelli
    Marta Marinelli
Marta Marinelli 26 Jun 2023 • 11 min read
A Guide to Lake Tanganyika, One of Africa’s Great Lakes
Guides, Tanzania

A Guide to Lake Tanganyika, One of Africa’s Great Lakes

The world's longest freshwater lake, where cichlids swim and ancient steamers ferry passengers to the chimpanzee forests...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 22 Jun 2023 • 6 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
The Guide to Climbing Mount Kenya: Africa’s Second Highest Mountain
Guides, Africa, Kenya

The Guide to Climbing Mount Kenya: Africa’s Second Highest Mountain

The sharp spikes and spiralling rocks of this 5,199m mountain tower over the moorland and bamboo forests of Kenya below...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Jun 2023 • 12 min read
How Can I Overcome My Fear of Deep Water?
Features, Unlocking Adventure, Swimming

How Can I Overcome My Fear of Deep Water?

The unlit depths of the sea are frightening for many. Here's how to manage that fear, and enjoy open water swimming...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 16 Jun 2023 • 12 min read
15 Stag Do Ideas for the Stag Who Loves Adventure
Guides

15 Stag Do Ideas for the Stag Who Loves Adventure

From the coasts of Cornwall to the mountains of Montenegro. There's no need to spend a stag do stuck to a club floor...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 15 Jun 2023 • 11 min read
Exploring Sri Lanka’s Ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya
Features, From the History Books

Exploring Sri Lanka’s Ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya

The fascinating tale of the lion-shaped fortress in the heart of the Sri Lankan jungle...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 13 Jun 2023 • 8 min read
The 675km Hiking Trail Through the Heart of Jordan
Features, Trail Setting Stories, Tourism Leakage, Jordan

The 675km Hiking Trail Through the Heart of Jordan

From the bustling capital of Amman to the ancient city of Petra, and the sandstone monoliths of Wadi Rum which lie beyond...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 9 Jun 2023 • 8 min read
15 of the Best Wild Swimming Spots in Europe
Guides, Swimming

15 of the Best Wild Swimming Spots in Europe

Ready to take the plunge? Our favourite spots for a dip, from the icy shores of Svalbard to the deep lochs of Scotland...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Jun 2023 • 14 min read
A Three Day Hike to Mt Rinjani, Lombok's Giant Volcano
Features, Community, Indonesia

A Three Day Hike to Mt Rinjani, Lombok's Giant Volcano

Sarah Boyd climbs to the peak of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia, looking over out Lombok and Bali...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 4 Jun 2023 • 7 min read
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