The Impossible Rise of Women’s Cycling in Afghanistan
Features, People

The Impossible Rise of Women’s Cycling in Afghanistan

We speak to Shannon Galpin, producer of documentary Afghan Cycles, and the woman working to build the women's cycling revolution in Afghanistan.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 11 Jul 2019 • 8 min read
The Art of Leafing Not Scrolling
Features, Lifestyle

The Art of Leafing Not Scrolling

Does anyone read anymore? You know, with real books and paper and that? Tim Frenneaux shares his thoughts on why you should turn your attention to print and gives us a few pointers on which adventure(y) tomes to start with.

  • Tim Frenneaux
    Tim Frenneaux
Tim Frenneaux 26 Jun 2019 • 4 min read
What is Mountaineering?
Guides, Climbing, Mountaineering

What is Mountaineering?

Everything you need to know about what mountaineering is and how to get into the world of mountaineering. Includes a list of summits to try!

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 24 Jun 2019 • 6 min read
Can You Go Wild Camping in the UK? | Our Guide to the Basics
Guides, Camping, UK

Can You Go Wild Camping in the UK? | Our Guide to the Basics

An introduction to wild camping in the UK, open access land camping and where you can camp across the United Kingdom

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 24 Jun 2019 • 7 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Canyoning and Gorge Walking
Guides, Canyoning

A Beginner’s Guide to Canyoning and Gorge Walking

We chat to the experts about the basics of canyoning and gorge walking, what to bring canyoning, and how to get started in the sport.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jun 2019 • 5 min read
Kayaking | The Beginner’s Guide
Guides, Kayaking

Kayaking | The Beginner’s Guide

Our guide to kayaking essentials. Everything you need to know to get you started.

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 20 Jun 2019 • 10 min read
Climbing Snowdon: The 6 Best Routes Up Wales' Highest Mountain
Guides, UK, Wales

Climbing Snowdon: The 6 Best Routes Up Wales' Highest Mountain

How to climb Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), via the Llanberis Path to the north, the Pyg and Miners' Tracks to the east, and more...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 14 Jun 2019 • 8 min read
What is Altitude Sickness?
Guides

What is Altitude Sickness?

Doctor and expedition leader, Jane Wilson-Howarth, explains what you need to know before beginning your next ascent.

  • Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth
    Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth
Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth 13 Jun 2019 • 4 min read
10 Epic Adventures on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia
Guides, Croatia

10 Epic Adventures on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia

Book an epic adventure on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast! From kayaking the Dalmatian Riviera to visiting abandoned islands, we've got some great ideas for you...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 13 Jun 2019 • 13 min read
Is Instagram the Bane of Adventure?
Features, Opinion

Is Instagram the Bane of Adventure?

Connectivity is changing the way we travel. Journalist and sustainable travel expert Holly Tuppen lifts the bonnet and explains why you sometimes need to just put the phone down and back away…

  • Holly Tuppen
    Holly Tuppen
Holly Tuppen 4 Jun 2019 • 5 min read
Invest in Much Better Adventures | Round 2
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Invest in Much Better Adventures | Round 2

You may remember the heady days of late 2017, when we proudly became part community-owned after inviting you, our customers, to join professional investors and invest in us.

  • Alex Narracott
    Alex Narracott
Alex Narracott 3 Jun 2019 • 2 min read
7 Top Tips for City Dwellers Training for a Mountain Hike
Guides, Packing & Prep, Hiking

7 Top Tips for City Dwellers Training for a Mountain Hike

Even if you don't live in the mountains, there are plenty of ways to prepare for your mountain hike.

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 13 May 2019 • 8 min read
Wild Camping Tips and Tricks: Your Guide to the Basics
Guides, Camping

Wild Camping Tips and Tricks: Your Guide to the Basics

Going wild camping for the first time can be a bit of a daunting experience, but it’s actually incredibly simple once you know what you’re doing

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Apr 2019 • 10 min read
The Guide Giving Children a Positive Future in the Himalayas
Features, Community, Nepal

The Guide Giving Children a Positive Future in the Himalayas

When choosing our local hosts we always make sure we pick the crème de la crème. We asked journo and sustainable travel expert Holly Tuppen to dig a little deeper and find out how our guide in Nepal makes sure your adventure gives back.

  • Holly Tuppen
    Holly Tuppen
Holly Tuppen 25 Mar 2019 • 6 min read
6 of the Best Hiking Routes and Trails in Ecuador
Guides, Hiking, Ecuador

6 of the Best Hiking Routes and Trails in Ecuador

We look at the best hiking in Ecuador, from volcanoes and cloud forest to an Inca Trail without so many tourists...

  • Kayla Kurin
    Kayla Kurin
Kayla Kurin 19 Mar 2019 • 8 min read
Trekking Patagonia | A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park
Guides, Hiking, Patagonia

Trekking Patagonia | A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park

Everything you need to know about hiking and exploring the incredible Torres del Paine National Park

  • Bailey Bridgewater
    Bailey Bridgewater
Bailey Bridgewater 18 Mar 2019 • 11 min read
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Hiking in Peru
Guides, Hiking, Peru

5 Reasons Why You Should Go Hiking in Peru

Diverse landscapes, untouched trails and millennia of history...

  • Lachlan Campbell
    Lachlan Campbell
Lachlan Campbell 15 Mar 2019 • 9 min read
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek?
Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek?

The Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal leads to the ABC - the Annapurna Base Camp. But how does this lesser known hike compare to the famous Annapurna Circuit?

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 12 Mar 2019 • 8 min read
7 Types of People You Meet on a Hiking Trip
Guides, People

7 Types of People You Meet on a Hiking Trip

Are you on here?

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 11 Mar 2019 • 8 min read
6 Cities with Adventure on the Doorstep
Guides

6 Cities with Adventure on the Doorstep

Crank up your city break with a little adventure on the side

  • Pete McEwan
    Pete McEwan
Pete McEwan 4 Mar 2019 • 8 min read
Inspiring Change, One Arctic Adventure at a Time
Features, Community, Norway

Inspiring Change, One Arctic Adventure at a Time

Ultimately, people need concrete reasons to care about the environment, which is why tourism has been a positive development here. “Tourism helps us care about nature.”

  • Krithika Varagur
    Krithika Varagur
Krithika Varagur 25 Feb 2019 • 7 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Rafting Nepal’s Sun Kosi River
Guides, Rafting, Nepal

Everything You Need to Know About Rafting Nepal’s Sun Kosi River

The 272km river of gold

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 24 Feb 2019 • 6 min read
The Gateway to the Arctic: A Photo Story
Features, Community, Norway

The Gateway to the Arctic: A Photo Story

Much Better Adventurer Nickie recently spent the weekend on our northern lights and Arctic wildlife sailing safari in Norway. This is her story…

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 22 Feb 2019 • 5 min read
12 Weekend Adventures Almost Anyone Can Do
Guides

12 Weekend Adventures Almost Anyone Can Do

The Oxford definition of the word adventure reads like this… ‘An unusual and exciting or daring experience.’ Well yes, true, and then some, but nowhere does it mention that you…

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 24 Jan 2019 • 7 min read
Nisha and the Art of Weekend Adventures
Features, Community

Nisha and the Art of Weekend Adventures

It may have only been three days off work, but it definitely was action-packed! I’ve never seen so much of a country in such a short space of time, time well spent if you ask me.

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 21 Jan 2019 • 6 min read
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