When is the Best Time to Go on Safari in Kenya?

When is the Best Time to Go on Safari in Kenya?

There are 54 national parks and reserves in Kenya, the home of safari, from the Masai Mara to Aberdare. So when should you go?

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 26 Aug 2022 • 8 min read
5 of the Best Hikes in Morocco's Rif Mountains
Guides, Hiking, Morocco

5 of the Best Hikes in Morocco's Rif Mountains

This underrated region of Morocco is perfect for hikers looking for rugged mountains and quiet trails...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 26 Aug 2022 • 7 min read
Cycling the Jordan Trail to Petra: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Jordan

Cycling the Jordan Trail to Petra: A Photo Story

Nick Taylor hit the pioneering Jordan Trail to pedal between Bedouin camps, ancient Petra, Wadi Rum and the Red Sea.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 23 Aug 2022 • 6 min read
An Environmentally Friendly Guide to Kerala’s Backwaters
Guides, India

An Environmentally Friendly Guide to Kerala’s Backwaters

Our simple tips for sustainable travel to the iconic Kerala backwaters, from eating local to getting on your bike...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 22 Aug 2022 • 8 min read
Book Club: Nina Mingya Powles' Small Bodies of Water
Features, Book Club

Book Club: Nina Mingya Powles' Small Bodies of Water

“Where is the place your body is anchored? Which body of water is yours?"

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 22 Aug 2022 • 5 min read
The City Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland
Guides, City Guides, Iceland

The City Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland

Our guide on where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital and the epitome of urban cool...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 22 Aug 2022 • 9 min read
Arenal 1968: The Volcanic Eruption That Changed Costa Rica
Features, From the History Books, Central America

Arenal 1968: The Volcanic Eruption That Changed Costa Rica

In 1968, Mount Arenal erupted after four centuries of inactivity. Here's how it became Costa Rica's top eco-tourism destination...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 22 Aug 2022 • 6 min read
How to Navigate Using Clouds, Trees and Puddles
Features, Lifestyle

How to Navigate Using Clouds, Trees and Puddles

Natural navigation is all about using the sensory clues provided by nature to find your way...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 19 Aug 2022 • 8 min read
The Rise, Fall and Rediscovery of the Mighty Angkor Wat
Features, From the History Books

The Rise, Fall and Rediscovery of the Mighty Angkor Wat

At its height, the mediaeval metropolis of Angkor was home to 750,000 people. Then one day, it mysteriously disappeared...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 16 Aug 2022 • 7 min read
This 197-Mile Coast to Coast Walk is England's Newest National Trail
Features, Trail Setting Stories, UK

This 197-Mile Coast to Coast Walk is England's Newest National Trail

The route passes through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Moors, and was devised by Alfred Wainwright himself...

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    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 12 Aug 2022 • 4 min read
Meet the Trail Running Group Celebrating Trans Joy
Features, Lunchtime Cinema

Meet the Trail Running Group Celebrating Trans Joy

“For most of us, when trail running, it's not about winning - so few of us are actually going to win - it's so much more about participation”

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 10 Aug 2022 • 5 min read
How Zanzibar's Prison Island Became a Tortoise Sanctuary
Guides, Africa

How Zanzibar's Prison Island Became a Tortoise Sanctuary

The geographical isolation of an island means it can be a place of exile or sanctuary. Prison Island has been both...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Aug 2022 • 5 min read
Inside Gravelfoyle: The First Waymarked Gravel Trails in the UK
Features, Trail Setting Stories, Cycling

Inside Gravelfoyle: The First Waymarked Gravel Trails in the UK

With easy access to a trail network spanning over 200km, Aberfoyle is quickly establishing itself as the UK's home of gravel cycling...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Aug 2022 • 5 min read
Tracking Wild Bears in Greece: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Greece

Tracking Wild Bears in Greece: A Photo Story

Annik Janssens heads to the Pindos Mountains to track wild bears, learn about their conservation and hike remote trails.

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    Annik Janssens
Annik Janssens 5 Aug 2022 • 4 min read
The Adventurer’s Guide to Thailand
Guides, Asia

The Adventurer’s Guide to Thailand

From the forested mountains of the north to the secluded beaches in the south...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 4 Aug 2022 • 12 min read
How Japanese 'Omotenashi' Manifests Itself in the Mountains
Features, Japan

How Japanese 'Omotenashi' Manifests Itself in the Mountains

We speak to guide Akiko Suzuki about the Japanese culture of hospitality, that extends to even remote mountain huts...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 4 Aug 2022 • 7 min read
How to Turn 27 Days of Annual Leave into 65 Days Off in 2023
Features

How to Turn 27 Days of Annual Leave into 65 Days Off in 2023

The UK's guide on how to hack your annual leave for 2023, including the bonus bank holiday for the King's coronation...

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Much Better Adventures 3 Aug 2022 • 8 min read
Shine On August: Dolphin Poo, Free Trains and An 85-Mile Hiking Trail in Essex
Features

Shine On August: Dolphin Poo, Free Trains and An 85-Mile Hiking Trail in Essex

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

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    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 1 Aug 2022 • 6 min read
The Women Making the Outdoors a More Inclusive Space
Features, Lunchtime Cinema

The Women Making the Outdoors a More Inclusive Space

We speak to filmmaker Roxy Furman about I Am Capable, showcasing the experience of Muslim women in the outdoors...

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    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 29 Jul 2022 • 5 min read
Book Club: Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads
Features, Morocco, Book Club

Book Club: Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads

One woman’s adventure through the remarkable landscapes of Morocco, from the Sahara to the mighty Atlas Mountains...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 27 Jul 2022 • 4 min read
Taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge in Morocco: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Morocco

Taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge in Morocco: A Photo Story

Emer Boothman hits the trails of the Atlas Mountains to tackle this unforgettable triple summit challenge...

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    Emer Boothman
Emer Boothman 25 Jul 2022 • 4 min read
3 of the Best Gravel Rides in Great Britain
Features, UK, Cycling

3 of the Best Gravel Rides in Great Britain

We ask Markus Stitz, author of Great British Gravel Rides, about his favourite routes in Scotland, England and Wales...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 22 Jul 2022 • 7 min read
Through the Peak District on Two Wheels: A Photo Story
Features, Community, UK

Through the Peak District on Two Wheels: A Photo Story

Hannah Johnson zips through the peaks and gets to grips with a loaded bike, on our introduction to bikepacking...

  • Hannah Johnson
    Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson 22 Jul 2022 • 4 min read
Inside Scotland’s Network of Scenic Snorkel Trails
Features, UK, Trail Setting Stories

Inside Scotland’s Network of Scenic Snorkel Trails

We talk to the Scottish Wildlife Trust about their snorkel trail network, and what lies below the surface of the North Sea...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Jul 2022 • 6 min read
The Fascinating History of Tigers in Ranthambore National Park
Features, India

The Fascinating History of Tigers in Ranthambore National Park

The story of India's Ranthambore National Park, and how it became a celebrated tiger reserve...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 19 Jul 2022 • 7 min read
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