The Much Better Adventures Magazine

Why Does Watching Bad Tourists on TV Make Us Want to Travel?

On 'The White Lotus Paradox', and why watching the morally bankrupt go on holiday sparks our wanderlust

The Best Cycling Climbs in Great Britain

Cyclist Simon Warren talks us through the best hill climbs in Scotland, England and Wales - as well as the toughest in Britain

Features, From the History Books, Kenya

The P.O.Ws Who Escaped - Not to Freedom, But to Climb Mount Kenya

In 1943, three Italian prisoners broke out of P.O.W Camp 354, climbed Mount Kenya, then walked right back into camp...

Features

Features, Cycling

What are the Benefits of Going on a Group Cycling Trip?

Whether fat-biking in the Arctic or cycling the Albanian Alps, there's a beauty to getting an expert to be your planner...

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Canada, Cycling

The 1,350km Bikepacking Route Through Québec, Canada

Markus Stitz rides from Matane to Gaspé, on the St. Lawrence River, through national parks and by a whole lot of coastline...

Features, Thailand

The 1,260-Step Staircase to Tiger Cave Temple in Thailand

Hidden on a mountain top 309m high, a giant golden Buddha looks out over the Kiriwong Valley to the Andaman Sea...

Tourism Leakage

Features, Tourism Leakage, Sustainability

Is There a Roadmap to Decarbonise Tourism?

The carbon emissions of travel, and particularly flights, are "the elephant in the room" of tourism. But a roadmap does exist...

Features, Tourism Leakage

There is a Crisis of Equity in Tourism. So, What Now?

“Who’s really benefiting from the visitors that come to a destination? And is that value being distributed fairly?”

Features, Tourism Leakage, India

What’s in a Souvenir? The True Value of Hyperlocal Handicrafts

Done right, souvenirs can help craft practices thrive, and provide a crucial source of income for local communities...

Mountain Mindset

Features, Mountain Mindset, Unlocking Adventure

How Stepping Outside Can Stop You Feeling SAD

A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) researcher explains why natural light is the best way to beat the 'winter blues'...

Features, Mountain Mindset

Why Decision-Making is the Most Important Attribute in Adventure

We speak to expedition leader Oli France and Mountaineering Scotland's Ross Cadie about decision-making in the outdoors...

Features, Mountain Mindset, Unlocking Adventure

How Adventure Helps You Develop an Abundance Mindset

A psychologist and world hiker explain how adventure helps you trust in your own path and feel grateful for it

Unlocking Adventure

Features, Unlocking Adventure

How Does Being Neurodivergent Shape Your Outdoor Experience?

A bikepacker and an academic explain how – and why – being outdoors can empower neurodiverse people

Features, Unlocking Adventure, Nepal

‘I See The Change’: The Rise of Female Mountain Guides in Nepal

Tejshree Basnet is one of the few women to be a lead guide in Nepal, but the winds of change are blowing in the Himalayas...

Features, Mountain Mindset, Unlocking Adventure

How Stepping Outside Can Stop You Feeling SAD

A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) researcher explains why natural light is the best way to beat the 'winter blues'...

Trail Setting Stories

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Canada, Cycling

The 1,350km Bikepacking Route Through Québec, Canada

Markus Stitz rides from Matane to Gaspé, on the St. Lawrence River, through national parks and by a whole lot of coastline...

Features, Trail Setting Stories, France, Hiking

The 130km Hiking Route Across The Volcanic Réunion Island

The Grande Traversée of La Réunion includes ascents of the highest and most active volcanoes in the Indian Ocean...

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Portugal

Rota Vicentina: The Scenic Hiking Trails of Southwest Portugal

The Fisherman's Trail runs to the wild, southwestern tip of Portugal. It was built to encourage off-season travel...

Guides

Guides, Thailand

A Guide to Khao Sok National Park, Thailand's Ancient Rainforest

Unbeatable experiences in Thailand's oldest rainforest, from nocturnal safaris to off-grid stays in floating bungalows...

Guides, Thailand

10 of the Best National Parks to Visit in Thailand

The best national parks in Thailand for pristine beaches, emerald-green water, limestone karsts and vibrant wildlife

Guides, Thailand

Detour Destinations: The Spectacular Spots in Thailand 'White Lotus’ Missed

Where to go in Thailand after visiting The White Lotus filming locations of Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui

Hiking

Guides, Hiking, Slovakia

10 of the Best Hikes in Slovakia

Our top trails in Slovakia take you along gorges, to hidden glacial lakes and up the soaring peaks of the High Tatras...

Guides, France, Hiking

10 of the Best Hikes in France

Our picks of the finest walks in France, from Mont Blanc and the Verdon Gorge to Corsica, Normandy and the Pyrenees...

Guides, Hiking, Sri Lanka

5 of the Best Hikes in Sri Lanka

Trails through Sri Lanka's tea-growing highlands, up sacred peaks and through rarely-visited rainforest...

Cycling

Features, Cycling

What are the Benefits of Going on a Group Cycling Trip?

Whether fat-biking in the Arctic or cycling the Albanian Alps, there's a beauty to getting an expert to be your planner...

Guides, UK, Cycling

Expert Tips on How to Cycle Up Hills Properly

We speak to cyclist Simon Warren, author of 15 books about hill climbs, to get his tips on how to ride up steep inclines well

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Canada, Cycling

The 1,350km Bikepacking Route Through Québec, Canada

Markus Stitz rides from Matane to Gaspé, on the St. Lawrence River, through national parks and by a whole lot of coastline...