Travel Guides
The Beginner’s Guide to Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc
If trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc is not already high on your bucket list of treks to nail this year then it most definitely should be. Right up there with the likes of Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit and Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash trek, but much closer to home, the Tour du Mont Blanc is among the most iconic multi-day treks in the world, and for very good reason.
The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc
Want to climb Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc? Here’s everything you need to know.
7 Tips for Travelling Around Nepal
Nepal may look small on a map, but its mountainous and hilly terrain, poor road quality and mountainous airstrips make getting around more of a challenge than many travellers realise. Here are a few important tips to remember when travelling around Nepal, whether by road or air.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro | Which Route Should you Choose?
There is perhaps not a more important choice when trekking Kilimanjaro than the route you choose. A detailed breakdown of each route will help you make the right decision and avoid the pitfalls that I fell into. Here’s a snapshot of each of the routes to help you along your way…
5 Incredible Treks in Slovenia’s Julian Alps
The Triglav National Park is one of the oldest ones in Europe and it spans mostly the eastern part of the Julian Alps. The highest peak of the massif – Triglav (2864m) is a national symbol and a challenge for every climber. However, many other 2000-metre high peaks are a source of pleasure for every traveller.
5 Accessible Treks in Nepal’s Pokhara Valley
Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna Himalaya, so many trekkers pass through the city on the way to expeditions further into the mountains. But, it’s not actually necessary to go so far into the high Himalaya to have a trekking adventure around Pokhara. The Pokhara...
Leave Only Footprints | 12 Tips for Responsible Trekking
If you want to keep the balance, and the trails accessible to everyone in the future, respect must be paid to the physical and cultural environments you visit. Trekking responsibly is, well, it’s your responsibility. With that in mind, here are 12 tips to ensure you leave only footprints.
The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
There are many reasons why Kilimanjaro is scribbled onto the bucket list of most adventurer ’s minds. The most obvious of these reasons may include the fact it is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. But how do you go about it? Which route do you choose? When should you go? How fit do you need to be and what equipment do you need? Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
The 15 Most Accessible Fjords to Hike in Norway
There is no shortage of exhilarating fjords in Norway, each promising spectacular natural views of untouched verdant forests, ice cold lagoons and sweeping views over seemingly endless cliffs and mountains.
5 Remote Trekking Routes in Nepal’s Far West
Although Kathmandu doesn’t lie in the geographical centre of Nepal, everything west of the capital is considered to be Western Nepal; anything west of Pokhara is considered Far Western. And Far Western Nepal is very remote, wild, in large parts poor, and difficult to access. But all of that just adds to the adventure of trekking there!
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12 Action-Packed Adventures for the 2019 August Bank Holiday
Easy does it or a full-on sweat factory – whatever you’re into, there’s an adventure with your name on it. There’s also a juicy bank holiday coming up in August (24th - 26th) that will let you do it all whilst preserving your precious annual leave. So whether you're...
12 Weekend Adventures Almost Anyone Can Do
Our open-to-all trips are suitable for anyone with a love for the great outdoors and a thirst for exploration, as long as you’ll be happy hiking, cycling or paddling for a few hours a day, you won’t find these any bother at all, quite the opposite. If that sounds like you, then here are twelve adventures that fit the bill, what’s more, none of them require more than a few days off work. A double whammy.
Nisha and the Art of Weekend Adventures
If you found yourself at the end of 2018 kicking yourself that you didn’t do more, just didn’t get round to it, work, life got in the way – we hear you. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a bit of savvy advance planning, and bit more time invested in you, you can ensure that 2019 is rammed to the rafters with weekend adventures.
You Did What?! 5 Active (and Unusual) 1 Week Adventures
5 adventures from our active adventure collection that have peaked our collective curiosity here at HQ. From learning to freedive, to scrambling through a remote wadi in the Omanian desert, these are the trips for those who thrive on doing things their mates haven’t even thought of.
Your Best ‘Grams from 2018
If you follow us on Instagram then you’ve already seen that 2018 was one helluva year here at Much Better Adventures, made all the better by our awesome community. In celebration, here’s just a snapshot of what happened – this is Much Better Adventures through your eyes.
Last Minute Adventures
Need an adventure ASAP? We’ve rounded up all the trips running in the next few months that still have a few slots open on them. Join good people on a proper adventure, and get your 2019 off to a flyer!
10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Adventurer Should Make
You’re going to do things differently in 2019, aren’t you? Treat 2019 like a blank canvas of exciting possibilities. Go on more adventures. Be more adventurous. Make the next 365 days of your life the best 365 days you’ve ever had.
50 of the World’s Greatest Adventure Holidays in 2019
If you’ve found yourself wondering what your resolution will be this year, we have some humble advice for you. Forgo the self-punishing gym regimes. Resist the doomed desire to cut back on carbs, and instead get outside, away from the sweaty crowds and have an adventure.
Push Yourself: 12 Challenging 1-2 Week Adventures for 2019
If you’re looking for a real challenge to get your teeth into this year, here are twelve adventures that have got us dreaming at HQ.
Test Your Limits: 6 Tough 1-2 Week Adventures for 2019
Tough adventures are our biggest and wildest challenges, requiring fitness, commitment, ambition and let’s face it, a tiny bit of inbuilt masochism. So if you’re looking for a real adventure with the bragging rights to match, check these out.
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Tearing Down the Tara River | A Photo Story
Every quarter we invite our crowd investors on an adventure to catch up and talk about plans afoot. Last summer we opted for Montenegro, and adventure photographer, Callum Thompson joined the party. Naturally, we asked him to share some of his epic shots from the trip and let us know what when down whilst he was there. This is his story…
Kayaking and Wild Camping Deserted Island’s in Greece | A Photo Story
Much Better Adventurer, Zoe Dutton, walks us through her weekend adventure sea kayaking and wild camping in Greece. She told us about singing songs over the campfire, exploring electric-blue caves and camping on the deserted islands of the Western Greek Ionian Coastline, mountains of Feta included.
Shipwrecks and Skinny Dips | Sea Kayaking Through Estonia’s Pakri Islands
Much Better Adventurer, Arlene Mansoor, volunteered to scope out our sea kayaking and wild camping trip in the Pakri Islands of Estonia. She comically talks us through her Baltic adventure, from navigational struggles and liberating sauna experiences to forgotten campfire conversations and sunset tractor rides.
How a Marathon Can Change the World
We all know that running is good for you, both physically and mentally, and that marathons, fun runs, and everything in between, raise substantial amounts of money for amazing causes worldwide. They raise awareness, bring people together and inspire millions to slip into their running shoes, all whilst doing good things for others.
In Search of ‘Sisu’ | Geordie Stewart and the Seven Summits
We caught up with Geordie Stewart, author of ‘In Search of Sisu: A Path to Contentment Via the Highest Point on Every Continent’. He opened up about being the youngest Brit to reach the ‘Seven Summits’, his battles with mental health and about the Finnish concept of ‘Sisu’.
The Wild Ring of Kerry | Ryan Birnie
Much Better Tester, Ryan Birnie, went to scope out our SUP trip on the Wild Ring of Kerry. He returned with a tan, a pocketful of photos and even some words to go with.
Update: Albania’s Valbona River Saved
Good news. The Court of Appeal of Tirana has suspended the construction of hydroelectric plants on the Valbona River following a series of local protests.
Carving Down to the Fjords
We caught up with the man behind our backcountry ski-touring experience in the Norwegian fjords, Stranda. Hi Oscar. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I attended a 1-and-a-half year guide education in 2006-2007 in Åre, Sweden before I started working full time as a...
Meet the Charity Making Big Changes in the Heart of the Peruvian Amazon
Crees have recently joined our Adventures for Good collection. We had a chat to find out all about their mission and how your adventure with them helps.
Ecosphere Interview | The Social Enterprise Making a Difference in the Trans-Himalayas
Ecosphere is a not-for-profit social enterprise working in the cold deserts of Spiti, a valley tucked away in the Trans-Himalayas of India. Ecosphere works on a range of activities that enable the crucial link between local economies, conservation and sustainable development.