How to Cross the Andes Mountains: The Spine of South America
Guides, South America

How to Cross the Andes Mountains: The Spine of South America

An inside look at the most scenic routes across the mighty Andes - the highest mountain range outside the Himalayas

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Dec 2022 • 12 min read
An introduction to Nordic Skiing | 8 Tips for Beginners
Guides, Skiing

An introduction to Nordic Skiing | 8 Tips for Beginners

Welcome to our entry-level guide to Nordic skiing, including some handy tips for your first time out on the snow...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Dec 2022 • 9 min read
A Guide to Accommodation in Morocco’s Most Adventurous Corners
Guides, Morocco

A Guide to Accommodation in Morocco’s Most Adventurous Corners

From Berber camps in the Sahara to kasbahs in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Dec 2022 • 9 min read
On the Life-Changing Power of Type 2 Fun
Features, Unlocking Adventure, Lifestyle

On the Life-Changing Power of Type 2 Fun

Psychologist Michael Rucker and adventurer Belinda Kirk explain why being cold, wet and muddy can enrich your life...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Dec 2022 • 8 min read
5 Good News Stories to Start December Right
Features

5 Good News Stories to Start December Right

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your December off right

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 2 Dec 2022 • 4 min read
How to Pack and Prepare for a Cold Weather Adventure
Guides, Packing & Prep

How to Pack and Prepare for a Cold Weather Adventure

We speak to Svalbard guide Mirko Chiappini and Swede Thomas Ohlander about staying warm and exploring in -20°C

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 2 Dec 2022 • 12 min read
A Deep Dive into Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the World's Aquarium
Features, From the History Books, Conservation

A Deep Dive into Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the World's Aquarium

How wildlife is fighting to thrive in the Mexican sea, which captured the hearts of Jacques Cousteau and John Steinbeck...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 1 Dec 2022 • 7 min read
Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide
Guides, Morocco

Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide

So you want to visit the Atlas Mountains? Here's a guide to the mountain ranges and peaks of the Atlas Mountains from Morocco to Tunisia.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 30 Nov 2022 • 12 min read
Taking on Mt. Toubkal: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Morocco

Taking on Mt. Toubkal: A Photo Story

If you're gonna do Christmas, do it like this.

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 28 Nov 2022 • 9 min read
Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics
Guides, Hiking, Morocco

Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics

Thinking about a hiking holiday in Morocco? Here's our guide to trekking in the country, from Toubkal to the Sahara and beyond...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 28 Nov 2022 • 9 min read
Following in the Footsteps of the Vikings in Greenland
Features, Arctic, From the History Books

Following in the Footsteps of the Vikings in Greenland

We unearth the Viking legacy in Greenland, from epic ocean voyage to mysterious disappearance...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 16 Nov 2022 • 8 min read
Trekking the Vale do Pati in Brazil’s Diamond Highlands
Guides, Brazil, Hiking

Trekking the Vale do Pati in Brazil’s Diamond Highlands

Welcome to the Pati Valley, a former diamond mining and coffee capital which is now a luscious haven of hiking trails...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 16 Nov 2022 • 10 min read
Meet the Woman Tackling Sexual Exploitation by Climbing Kilimanjaro
Features, Community, Africa

Meet the Woman Tackling Sexual Exploitation by Climbing Kilimanjaro

We speak to Brittany Jacobson, founder of Freedom Summit Adventures, about the healing power of climbing mountains

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 14 Nov 2022 • 5 min read
The New 1,580km Cycling Trail Putting Uganda on the Map
Features, Trail Setting Stories, Uganda

The New 1,580km Cycling Trail Putting Uganda on the Map

We speak to trailsetter Thies Timmermans about gorillas, great lakes and the spectacular singletrail of Uganda...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Nov 2022 • 6 min read
Climbing Mighty Mont Blanc: A Photo Story
Features, Community, France

Climbing Mighty Mont Blanc: A Photo Story

John Bagley takes on the highest peak in the Alps - all 4,805m of Mont Blanc - for the mountaineering adventure of a lifetime…

  • John Bagley
    John Bagley
John Bagley 10 Nov 2022 • 4 min read
5 Tips for Trekking in Spain's Picos de Europa National Park
Guides, Hiking, Spain

5 Tips for Trekking in Spain's Picos de Europa National Park

A few things to bear in mind when planning a trip to these otherworldly mountains in northern Spain...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 9 Nov 2022 • 7 min read
A 516-Mile Bikepacking Tour through Croatia, with Restrap
Features, Lunchtime Cinema, Cycling

A 516-Mile Bikepacking Tour through Croatia, with Restrap

We speak to Yorkshire bikepacking experts Restrap about 'Hvala Croatia', an epic adventure on two-wheels...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 9 Nov 2022 • 6 min read
10 Volcano Hikes Around the Ring of Fire
Guides, Hiking

10 Volcano Hikes Around the Ring of Fire

From an ascent of the real-life Mount Doom to Guatemala's El Fuego, which spouts fire into the sky...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Nov 2022 • 10 min read
A Guide to the Selvaggio Blu Trek in Sardinia
Guides, Italy, Hiking

A Guide to the Selvaggio Blu Trek in Sardinia

Often called Europe’s toughest trek, ‘Selvaggio Blu’ translates to English as ‘Wild Blue’, and the route is very well named…

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 7 Nov 2022 • 8 min read
The Best Volcanoes to Hike on Guatemala's ‘Ring of Fire’
Guides, Hiking, Guatemala

The Best Volcanoes to Hike on Guatemala's ‘Ring of Fire’

Our favourite volcanoes to hike in Guatemala, from a sunrise climb up Acatenango to cloud-wrapped Tajumalco...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Nov 2022 • 9 min read
The Atlas Lottery: One Epic Weekend in the Atlas Mountains
Features, Community, Morocco

The Atlas Lottery: One Epic Weekend in the Atlas Mountains

We speak to Much Better Adventurer Josh Beech about his experience trekking in Morocco's Atlas Mountains...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 1 Nov 2022 • 6 min read
Shine On: The Woman Who Swam from Land's End to John o' Groats
Features

Shine On: The Woman Who Swam from Land's End to John o' Groats

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your November off right...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 31 Oct 2022 • 6 min read
What to Pack for the Everest Base Camp Trek
Guides, Packing & Prep, Nepal

What to Pack for the Everest Base Camp Trek

A guide to everything you'll need to trek through the beautiful Himalayas to Everest Base Camp...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 31 Oct 2022 • 8 min read
The New 29-Mile Walking Route from an Idyllic Seaside Town, Along the Kent Coast
Features, UK

The New 29-Mile Walking Route from an Idyllic Seaside Town, Along the Kent Coast

The latest segment of the England Coast Path runs from Whitstable to Iwade, via beaches, dunes and dramatic cliffs

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 26 Oct 2022 • 6 min read
Trekking in Nepal: A Beginner's Guide
Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Trekking in Nepal: A Beginner's Guide

A beginner's guide to trekking in Nepal, including when to go, where to go and what equipment to bring with you...

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 23 Oct 2022 • 15 min read
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