Lunchtime Cinema: Grenzerfahrungen | Bikepacking the Iron Curtain Gravel Trail
Features, Lunchtime Cinema

Lunchtime Cinema: Grenzerfahrungen | Bikepacking the Iron Curtain Gravel Trail

Round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz talks us through his new 700km bikepacking route across central Germany

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 9 Feb 2021 • 4 min read
How Tourism is Protecting a Colombian River on a Former FARC Front
Features, Colombia, Conservation, Rewilding, Case Studies

How Tourism is Protecting a Colombian River on a Former FARC Front

Once a hiding place for high-profile hostages, the Samana Watershed is now a thriving spot for adventure tourism

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 4 Feb 2021 • 7 min read
Shine On February: Jaguars, Art from Garbage and How Spinach Can Now Send E-mails
Features

Shine On February: Jaguars, Art from Garbage and How Spinach Can Now Send E-mails

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

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 2 Feb 2021 • 5 min read
Hey Travel Companies, Here's How We Worked Out Our Carbon Footprint
HQ, Conservation

Hey Travel Companies, Here's How We Worked Out Our Carbon Footprint

We hope this helps you to do the same.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 2 Feb 2021 • 9 min read
We've Added Carbon Labels To All Our Trips
HQ, Conservation

We've Added Carbon Labels To All Our Trips

...and call on the rest of the travel industry to do the same.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 2 Feb 2021 • 6 min read
Carbon Action Plan: Our 2020 Progress Report
HQ, Conservation

Carbon Action Plan: Our 2020 Progress Report

Marking our homework and the lessons we learnt along the way.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 2 Feb 2021 • 5 min read
The World's Longest Hiking Trails: Top 10
Guides, Hiking

The World's Longest Hiking Trails: Top 10

What are the 10 longest hiking trails in the world?

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 28 Jan 2021 • 10 min read
Lunchtime Cinema: Danny MacAskill - The Slabs
Features, Lifestyle, Lunchtime Cinema

Lunchtime Cinema: Danny MacAskill - The Slabs

The Scottish trials superstar returns to the Isle of Skye

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 28 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
How to Pick the Best Waterproof Backpack for Hiking
Guides, Packing & Prep, Hiking

How to Pick the Best Waterproof Backpack for Hiking

Our guide to picking out the best waterproof backpack, and what to look out for: from space and back systems to chest straps, hip belts and of course, durability.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 26 Jan 2021 • 8 min read
The Infamous First Ascent of K2
Features, From the History Books

The Infamous First Ascent of K2

How Walter Bonatti and Amir Mehdi were forced to bivouac out in the open on K2, without even a sleeping bag, at 8100m...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jan 2021 • 6 min read
How Outdoor Gear is Ditching Chemicals for Green Innovation
Features, Gear

How Outdoor Gear is Ditching Chemicals for Green Innovation

We speak to the Helly Hansen team behind the groundbreaking LIFA INFINITY PRO™ technology, making waterproof gear with no added chemical treatments

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 18 Jan 2021 • 7 min read
Book Club: Fifty Words for Snow by Nancy Campbell
Features, Book Club

Book Club: Fifty Words for Snow by Nancy Campbell

A magical book from Scottish author Nancy Campbell, which provides an enchanting journey around our winter world

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Jan 2021 • 2 min read
Lunchtime Cinema: Drifting | A Stand Up Paddle Board Film
Features, Lunchtime Cinema

Lunchtime Cinema: Drifting | A Stand Up Paddle Board Film

Our shiny new feature bringing you a handpicked short film each month, alongside a few words from the people behind it

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 12 Jan 2021 • 3 min read
Why Re-Discovering Local Nature is More Important Than Ever
Features, Opinion

Why Re-Discovering Local Nature is More Important Than Ever

The more you learn about nature, the more wonder you’ll find

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 11 Jan 2021 • 5 min read
New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook
HQ

New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook

Fancy a glimpse at what life was like for a travel company in 2020? With last year's under-used calendar finally in the recycling bin, we've put together a quick recap of the key moments from the year that was.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 8 Jan 2021 • 7 min read
Shine On January: Turtles, Urban Gardening and a New Long-Distance Hiking Route in England
Features

Shine On January: Turtles, Urban Gardening and a New Long-Distance Hiking Route in England

Good news? In this era?! Our new mag feature 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start the month

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 5 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
The Best Winter Hiking Boots: What to Look for When Buying
Guides, Packing & Prep, Hiking

The Best Winter Hiking Boots: What to Look for When Buying

Here's our guide on how to pick the right footwear for snowy conditions

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 15 Dec 2020 • 9 min read
8 of the Best Books to Gift the Adventurer in Your Life
Guides, Lifestyle, Book Club

8 of the Best Books to Gift the Adventurer in Your Life

We love reading books, and we love gifting our favourites...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Dec 2020 • 4 min read
Mountaineering on the Isle of Skye: A Photo Story
Features, Community, UK

Mountaineering on the Isle of Skye: A Photo Story

After manoeuvring our way along airy ridges, up chimneys and across ledges, we’d bagged our first summit and were bursting with achievement and slightly achy limbs.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 10 Nov 2020 • 4 min read
How to Turn 26 Days of Annual Leave into 55 Days Off in 2021
Guides

How to Turn 26 Days of Annual Leave into 55 Days Off in 2021

How to hack your annual leave in 2021? It’s not just the stuff of myth and legend, though the topic is often whispered about by city-dwelling holiday goers, often…

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
The Problem With Scratch Maps & The World View They Bestow
Features, Lifestyle

The Problem With Scratch Maps & The World View They Bestow

"A country cannot be done. It is not a cake." Do scratch maps encourage a problematic view of travel?

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 16 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World
Features, People, Cycling

Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World

We caught up with adventurer Geordie Stewart to talk about his experiences and all things cycling round the planet.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 16 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
5 of the Best Hikes in Sweden
Guides, Hiking, Sweden

5 of the Best Hikes in Sweden

Hiking in Sweden? It's tough to know where to start. So, we've put together a basics guide to some of the best trails in Sweden.

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    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 7 Sep 2020 • 7 min read
The Importance of Finding ‘Otherness’ When You Travel
Features, Lifestyle

The Importance of Finding ‘Otherness’ When You Travel

We chat to 'The Meaning of Travel' author Dr. Emily Thomas about her new book and the importance of finding otherness when you travel.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 3 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
What is a Microadventure? Everything You Need to Know
Features, Lifestyle

What is a Microadventure? Everything You Need to Know

What is a microadventure? We explain exactly what these espresso shots of fun are and give you a few ideas for the road...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 25 Aug 2020 • 7 min read
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