The Ancient Pilgrim Trails Through Japan's Sacred Mountains
Guides, From the History Books, Japan

The Ancient Pilgrim Trails Through Japan's Sacred Mountains

The Kumano Kodo is a UNESCO designated network of pilgrimage trails connecting ancient mountain shrines...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 2 Apr 2024 • 10 min read
Packrafting on the Tara River in Montenegro
Guides, Montenegro, Packrafting

Packrafting on the Tara River in Montenegro

"This is one of the wildest canyons I've ever paddled. You get a special connection here with nature. The water is crystal clear."

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 1 Apr 2024 • 6 min read
Packrafting: The Complete Beginners' Guide
Guides, Packrafting

Packrafting: The Complete Beginners' Guide

Don't want to have to choose between land and water in one expedition? Maybe you need a packraft...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 31 Mar 2024 • 9 min read
Canoe vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?
Guides, Kayaking

Canoe vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?

Canoe vs kayak. In order to choose your fighter, you'll need to know the difference between a kayak and a canoe first...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 28 Mar 2024 • 10 min read
10 of the Best Mountains to Climb for Beginners
Guides, Climbing

10 of the Best Mountains to Climb for Beginners

Nobody said climbing a mountain was easy, but some peaks are easier than others. Here are 10 mighty mountains that could be within your reach

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 26 Mar 2024 • 10 min read
7 of the Best Via Ferratas in Europe
Guides, Hiking, Europe

7 of the Best Via Ferratas in Europe

Via ferratas are a fun way to reach previously inaccessible peaks. Here are seven of our favourites across Europe...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 25 Mar 2024 • 9 min read
Crampons and Compatibility: Everything You Need to Know About C1, C2 and C3
Guides, Packing & Prep, Hiking

Crampons and Compatibility: Everything You Need to Know About C1, C2 and C3

How to use crampons, and how to ensure you pick the right crampons for your hiking boots

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 25 Mar 2024 • 10 min read
The Guide to Climbing Monte Rosa
Guides, Switzerland, Hiking

The Guide to Climbing Monte Rosa

Monte Rosa, straddling Italy and Switzerland, is the second highest mountain in the Alps. Here's our guide to climbing it...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 24 Mar 2024 • 15 min read
20 of the Best Hikes in Africa
Africa, Hiking, Guides

20 of the Best Hikes in Africa

From the craggy summits of Toubkal, Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya to the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta and beyond...

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 19 Mar 2024 • 23 min read
20 of the Best Hikes in Asia
Guides, Asia, Hiking

20 of the Best Hikes in Asia

From the glaciated peaks of the Himalayas to the otherworldly deserts of Jordan...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 19 Mar 2024 • 22 min read
Iceland Solo Travel: The Ultimate Guide
Guides, solo travel, Iceland

Iceland Solo Travel: The Ultimate Guide

Here's how to explore the otherworldly 'Land of Fire and Ice' as a solo traveller...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 12 Mar 2024 • 15 min read
10 of the Best Hikes in the Canary Islands
Guides, Hiking, Canary Islands

10 of the Best Hikes in the Canary Islands

Our top trails in the Canary Islands will take you up volcanic peaks, through verdant ravines and deep into the rainforest...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Mar 2024 • 15 min read
Discovering Thailand, Beyond the Backpacker Trail
Features, Thailand

Discovering Thailand, Beyond the Backpacker Trail

Dani Redd discovers Thailand's wilder side, on jungle hikes, kayaking expeditions and while visiting tranquil islands...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Mar 2024 • 12 min read
Want to Adventure to Your Fullest? Go to Sleep
Features, Mountain Mindset, Cycling

Want to Adventure to Your Fullest? Go to Sleep

Athletes Jenny Graham and Robbie Britton, plus sleep expert James Wilson, talk about the power of shutting your eyes

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 7 Mar 2024 • 17 min read
5 of the Best Hikes in the Lake District
Guides, Hiking, UK

5 of the Best Hikes in the Lake District

We round up five of the best hikes in the Lake District, for when you're fed up of walking Catbells. From the Fairfield Horseshoe to the Helvellyn Ridge...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 1 Mar 2024 • 17 min read
The Guide to Climbing Mount Toubkal
Guides, Morocco, Mountaineering

The Guide to Climbing Mount Toubkal

How to rise to the challenge of climbing Toubkal, Morocco's highest mountain and the high point of all North Africa...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 29 Feb 2024 • 15 min read
Hiking Snacks: What to Eat on the Trail
Guides, Hiking

Hiking Snacks: What to Eat on the Trail

How to fill your rucksack with the best hiking snacks for your adventure...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Emily Woodhouse, Dani Redd 28 Feb 2024 • 12 min read
The 6 Best Hikes in the Peak District
Guides, Hiking, UK

The 6 Best Hikes in the Peak District

From precipitous edges to limestone caves, the Peak District has lots of choice for hikers

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 28 Feb 2024 • 13 min read
How to Prepare for a Mountain Climbing Adventure
Guides, Packing & Prep, Hiking

How to Prepare for a Mountain Climbing Adventure

Our guide to training body and mind for a mountain climbing adventure. From gym work to tips for the trails...

  • Amy Kilpin
    Amy Kilpin
Amy Kilpin 27 Feb 2024 • 13 min read
How Solo Travel Opened My Eyes to a New Way of Living
Features, solo travel

How Solo Travel Opened My Eyes to a New Way of Living

Travelling alone is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have, writes solo travel expert Absolutely Lucy

  • Absolutely Lucy
    Absolutely Lucy
Absolutely Lucy 26 Feb 2024 • 7 min read
Cycling Chile: 2,500km Through Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia
Features, Chile

Cycling Chile: 2,500km Through Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

Adam Roberts discovers Chile on a bicycle, from the windswept south to the legendary Carretera Austral

  • Adam Roberts
    Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts 23 Feb 2024 • 9 min read
11 of the Best Things to Do on the Galapagos Islands
Guides, Ecuador, Galapagos

11 of the Best Things to Do on the Galapagos Islands

We ask the experts for Galapagos adventure tips, from snorkeling with sea lions to spotting the giant tortoise...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Feb 2024 • 13 min read
Your Ecuador FAQs Answered
Guides, Ecuador

Your Ecuador FAQs Answered

Everything you want to know about visiting Ecuador, from what vaccines you'll need to the best hikes...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 20 Feb 2024 • 21 min read
From the Andes to the Amazon: A Guide to Ecuador's National Parks
Guides, Ecuador

From the Andes to the Amazon: A Guide to Ecuador's National Parks

Immerse yourself in Ecuador's protected landscapes, from snow-capped volcanoes to the steamy rainforest...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 20 Feb 2024 • 13 min read
Ecuador's Quilotoa Loop, a 22-Mile Hike Through Remote Andean Highlands
Guides, Trail Setting Stories, Ecuador

Ecuador's Quilotoa Loop, a 22-Mile Hike Through Remote Andean Highlands

From volcanic crater lakes to unspoilt indigenous villages, this hike provides an insight into Andean nature and culture...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 20 Feb 2024 • 10 min read
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