The Much Better Adventures Magazine

'But Isn't That Cheating?': Why E-Bikes are an Adventurer's Dream

"You will still sweat on an e-bike, you will still struggle, and you most certainly will still get dirty and dusty as you ride.."

Features, Hiking, Bhutan

Making Sense of Magic: What I Learned from a Week in Bhutan

Often compared to the fictional city of Shangri-La, Bhutan is where myth and reality blur, in the shadow of the Himalayas

Features, Cycling, Kyrgyzstan

My 1,700km Ride Through the Wilderness of Kyrgyzstan

Markus Stitz, on cycling the vast open valleys and high lakes of Kyrgyzstan, where rivers roar and golden eagles circle above...

Features

Features, Cycling, UK

The Royal Chilterns Way: A 284km Cycling Route Through Southeast England

Starting in Reading, this Cycling UK trail takes in the dreamy chalk ridgelines and the tangled woodlands of the Chilterns

Features

Annual Leave Hacks 2026: How to Turn 31 Days Annual Leave into 68 Days Off

The guide on how to hack your annual leave for 2026, using English and Welsh bank holidays to make time for adventure

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Tajikistan

The 1,300km Hiking Trail Across the Mountains of Tajikistan

The founder of the Pamir Trail, on this route through the Fann Mountains and High Pamirs, with views of the Hindu Kush…

Tourism Leakage

Features, Tourism Leakage, Thailand

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

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?”

Mountain Mindset

Features, Lifestyle, Mountain Mindset

Do I Always Have to ‘Find Myself’ When Travelling?

Adventure travel can broaden our horizons, but that doesn't mean every trip needs to be a voyage of self-discovery

Features, Mountain Mindset, Kosovo

Climbing for Kosovo: Uta Ibrahimi and the World's Highest Peaks

We speak to Uta Ibrahimi, on the brink of becoming the first person from the Balkans to climb all 14 eight-thousanders

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'...

Unlocking Adventure

Features, Unlocking Adventure, Hiking

Why Can Nobody Name a Female Explorer?

New research found 53% of Brits couldn’t name a single female explorer - and 84% don’t recall ever learning about one...

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...

Trail Setting Stories

Features, Trail Setting Stories, Tajikistan

The 1,300km Hiking Trail Across the Mountains of Tajikistan

The founder of the Pamir Trail, on this route through the Fann Mountains and High Pamirs, with views of the Hindu Kush…

Trail Setting Stories, Guides

The Ancient Pilgrim Trail Through Tuscany’s Brunello Wine Region

Hike from Lucca to Radicofani down the cypress-lined tracks, vineyards and undulating hills of Tuscany

Features, Bhutan, Hiking, Trail Setting Stories

The Legendary 250 Mile Trail Through the Mountains of Bhutan

We speak to Karma Lotey about the Trans Bhutan Trail, an ancient route through the heart of this Himalayan Kingdom...

Guides

Guides, Patagonia

When to Visit Patagonia: Seasonal Guide & Weather Tips

Patagonia can be visited all year round: discover the best months for hiking, wildlife watching and more...

Guides, Hiking

The Complete Guide to Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Exploring one of Patagonia's most dramatic wildernesses, with serrated granite peaks and turquoise-hued glaciers...

Guides, Greece, Hiking

What is the Best Route up Mount Olympus?

"I've been up to the summit more than 100 times." A local guide tells us about the hiking route to the highest point in Greece...

Hiking

Guides, Hiking

The Complete Guide to Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Exploring one of Patagonia's most dramatic wildernesses, with serrated granite peaks and turquoise-hued glaciers...

Hiking, Europe

15 of the Best Hiking Holidays in Europe

Explore some of the most beautiful regions in Europe on foot, while feasting on local dishes and relaxing in eco-retreats...

Guides, Greece, Hiking

What is the Best Route up Mount Olympus?

"I've been up to the summit more than 100 times." A local guide tells us about the hiking route to the highest point in Greece...

Cycling

Features, Cycling, UK

The Royal Chilterns Way: A 284km Cycling Route Through Southeast England

Starting in Reading, this Cycling UK trail takes in the dreamy chalk ridgelines and the tangled woodlands of the Chilterns

Guides, Cycling

How To Prepare For a Multi-Day Cycling Adventure

"Gear, route and mindset". Tips for going on a cycling trip from Vedangi Kulkarni, who has cycled around the world twice...

Guides, Cycling, Albania

Worried About Being at the Back on a Group Cycling Trip? Don’t Be.

"We come across different fitness levels, and that's completely normal," says Albanian cycling guide Endrit Shima.