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 • 14 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
Empowering Local Communities: Homestays as a Tool for Social and Cultural Change
Features, Tourism Leakage, Cambodia

Empowering Local Communities: Homestays as a Tool for Social and Cultural Change

On the small island of Koh Trong, on the mighty Mekong River in Cambodia, a cross-cultural exchange is taking place...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Mar 2023 • 12 min read
Frozen Fjords and Wild Rivers: A Guide to Kayaking in Alaska
Guides, Kayaking, US

Frozen Fjords and Wild Rivers: A Guide to Kayaking in Alaska

How to safely explore the glacial lagoons and white water rivers of America's wildest state...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 17 Mar 2023 • 14 min read
The Woman Using Tourism to Fight for Female Empowerment in Tajikistan
Features

The Woman Using Tourism to Fight for Female Empowerment in Tajikistan

Miskola Abdulloeva has overcome the odds to start a tourism business empowering women and local communities...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 15 Mar 2023 • 8 min read
The New 250-Mile Coast to Coast Cycle Across the South of Scotland
Features, Trail Setting Stories, Cycling

The New 250-Mile Coast to Coast Cycle Across the South of Scotland

The Kirkpatrick C2C will run from Stranraer on the west coast of Scotland to Eyemouth on the east, via the beautiful borders...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Mar 2023 • 4 min read
On Capturing the Beauty in Our Nature-Depleted Wild Isles
Features, Conservation

On Capturing the Beauty in Our Nature-Depleted Wild Isles

We speak to the Wild Isles team and RSPB about the beauty in "one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world"

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Mar 2023 • 7 min read
Mountains of the Moon: A Guide to Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains
Guides, Africa, Hiking

Mountains of the Moon: A Guide to Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains

The Central Circuit will take you through Rwenzori and up Margherita Peak, the third highest mountain in Africa...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 10 Mar 2023 • 9 min read
A Guide to Zagori, Greece’s Undiscovered Northwestern Corner
Guides, Greece

A Guide to Zagori, Greece’s Undiscovered Northwestern Corner

From plunging gorges to glacial rivers and timeworn stone villages...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 10 Mar 2023 • 9 min read
Mrs Henry Warwick Cole's 1850s Tour of the Mighty Monte Rosa
Features, From the History Books, Hiking

Mrs Henry Warwick Cole's 1850s Tour of the Mighty Monte Rosa

The Victorian adventurer's 1859 guide to the Tour of Monte Rosa was the first written in English by a woman alpinist...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 7 Mar 2023 • 9 min read
Hiker Walks 500 Miles in Speedos: 5 Good News Stories for March 2023
Features

Hiker Walks 500 Miles in Speedos: 5 Good News Stories for March 2023

An epic charity hike in speedos, underwater meadows fighting climate change and a landmark law protecting Peru's animals...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 1 Mar 2023 • 6 min read
A Guide to Discovering Sarawak: Borneo, Without the Crowds
Guides, Conservation, Malaysia

A Guide to Discovering Sarawak: Borneo, Without the Crowds

Our guide to the wildlife and national parks of Borneo, with a special focus on the stunning state of Sarawak...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 28 Feb 2023 • 15 min read
Why Can’t I Find Women’s Adventure Gear that Actually Fits?
Features, Unlocking Adventure

Why Can’t I Find Women’s Adventure Gear that Actually Fits?

The outdoor industry needs to start designing gear with all women's bodies, and preferences, in mind, writes Dani Redd

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 28 Feb 2023 • 12 min read
The Rise of Community Tourism in the Resort-Dominated Maldives
Features, Tourism Leakage, Maldives

The Rise of Community Tourism in the Resort-Dominated Maldives

A decade on from the beginning of local island tourism, the lay of the land is changing in the paradisiacal Maldives...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 16 Feb 2023 • 12 min read
What to Do in the Maldives? 7 of the Best Adventures
Guides

What to Do in the Maldives? 7 of the Best Adventures

From snorkelling with whale sharks and tropical fish, to contributing to the vital conservation of vibrant coral reefs

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 15 Feb 2023 • 9 min read
Gokyo Lakes vs Everest Base Camp Trek: What's the Difference?
Guides, Nepal

Gokyo Lakes vs Everest Base Camp Trek: What's the Difference?

Introducing two stunning routes to Everest Base Camp, and the differences between them...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 10 Feb 2023 • 7 min read
5 Top Packing Tips for Arctic Camping
Guides, Packing & Prep

5 Top Packing Tips for Arctic Camping

Writer Tom Hall recently headed out to Svalbard for an Arctic adventure. Here's his tips for packing right...

  • Tom Hall
    Tom Hall
Tom Hall 10 Feb 2023 • 5 min read
How Bedouin Culture is Shaping Tourism in Egypt's Sinai Desert
Features, From the History Books

How Bedouin Culture is Shaping Tourism in Egypt's Sinai Desert

We talk to Said Khedr and Tanis Newman, who are pioneering new diving and climbing routes, and empowering the local Bedouins...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 9 Feb 2023 • 7 min read
Hiking Among the Wonders of Namibia: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Namibia

Hiking Among the Wonders of Namibia: A Photo Story

Chloe Donovan laces up her hiking boots to discover dream-like landscapes and the astonishing wildlife in Namibia...

  • Chloe Donovan
    Chloe Donovan
Chloe Donovan 8 Feb 2023 • 6 min read
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