Braving the Elements: A Beginners’ Guide to Winter Climbing
Guides, Climbing

Braving the Elements: A Beginners’ Guide to Winter Climbing

"You look down and the snow will blow upwards. It's absolutely wild - type two fun, at its best.”

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 17 Jan 2023 • 14 min read
The City Guide to Marrakech, Morocco
Guides, City Guides, Morocco

The City Guide to Marrakech, Morocco

Our guide on where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Marrakech, a colourful and energetic city in Morocco...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 12 Jan 2023 • 10 min read
The Fascinating History of Cappadocia’s ‘Fairy Chimneys’
Features, From the History Books

The Fascinating History of Cappadocia’s ‘Fairy Chimneys’

An in-depth look at the Turkish region’s intriguing topography, and the ancient civilisations who carved out a home in the rocks...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 6 Jan 2023 • 6 min read
5 Things to Know Before You Climb Mont Blanc
Guides, Mountaineering, France

5 Things to Know Before You Climb Mont Blanc

From crampons to crevasses, we speak to a French expedition leader about climbing Western Europe's highest peak...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 3 Jan 2023 • 8 min read
Book Club: Pico Iyer, The Half Known Life
Features, Book Club, Lifestyle

Book Club: Pico Iyer, The Half Known Life

"After years of travel, I’d begun to wonder what kind of paradise can ever be found in a world of unceasing conflict..."

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 23 Dec 2022 • 7 min read
22 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2022
Features

22 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2022

Good news? In this era?! That's right. There have been a whole lot of good news stories in 2022. Here's just a few of them...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Dec 2022 • 19 min read
23 of the Best Islands for Adventure Travel in 2023
Guides

23 of the Best Islands for Adventure Travel in 2023

Nothing says 'escape the everyday' like literally being cut off from it, by water, from all sides.

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 21 Dec 2022 • 13 min read
10 of our Favourite Nature and Adventure Books of 2022
Features, Book Club, Lifestyle

10 of our Favourite Nature and Adventure Books of 2022

From the icy wilds of Svalbard to the vast deserts of Morocco...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 21 Dec 2022 • 11 min read
12 of Our Favourite Short Adventure Films in 2022
Lunchtime Cinema, Features

12 of Our Favourite Short Adventure Films in 2022

From bikepacking in Croatia and the Scottish Highlands to climbing in Costa Rica and dog-sledding in the Arctic...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Dec 2022 • 10 min read
What is Finnish Lapland Like at Christmas?
Features, Finland

What is Finnish Lapland Like at Christmas?

A trip to the home of Santa Claus, where waterfalls freeze, snow weighs down the trees and reindeer outnumber people...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 16 Dec 2022 • 8 min read
An Inside Look at Europe's Toughest Dogsled Race
Features, Lunchtime Cinema

An Inside Look at Europe's Toughest Dogsled Race

Meet Brage Jæger, the man who trained for two and a half years to compete in the gruelling, 600km Finnmark Race...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 16 Dec 2022 • 7 min read
Exploring The Volcanic Soul of Cape Verde
Features

Exploring The Volcanic Soul of Cape Verde

Marta Marinelli shows us Cape Verde's hidden side, including remote volcanic hikes and a fascinating musical culture...

  • Marta Marinelli
    Marta Marinelli
Marta Marinelli 14 Dec 2022 • 8 min read
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
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