Guides

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...

10 of the Best Places to Solo Travel in 2025

From the mountains of Madeira to the mangroves of Thailand, these are the best destinations for solo travel this year...

Guides, Hiking, Italy

10 of the Best Hikes in the Dolomites

From challenging via ferratas to high mountain passes, lunar-like plateaus and lush Alpine meadows...

Guides

5 Tips for Tackling Via Ferratas

Learn how to master these pulse-raising routes from a guide with 40 years’ experience

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, 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...

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, 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...

Guides, Hiking, UK

15 of the Best Hikes in the UK

Classic hiking trails across the United Kingdom, from Skye, the Lake District and Snowdonia to the West Highland Way...

Kayaking

Guides, Kayaking, Europe

20 of the Best Kayaking Destinations in Europe

Our favourite destinations for a kayaking adventure, from the remote fjords of Norway to the white water rivers of Slovenia…

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...

Guides, Kayaking

10 Epic Kayaking Trips For Beginners

Book one of these kayaking holidays for beginners! You've got the Costa Rican rainforest, a remote Japanese peninsula and more to choose from...

Climbing

Guides, Climbing, France

The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

Olly Alkema, a Chamonix local and mountain expert, shares his guide to climbing Mont Blanc, the highest point in the Alps...

Guides, Climbing, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Routes: Which is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?

From the remote Lemosho route to the scenic Machame Route, which moves through five ecosystems...

Guides, Climbing, Greece

Mount Olympus: A Guide to Climbing The Mountain of the Gods

Fancy hiking Mount Olympus? Here's our guide to climbing the highest mountain in Greece, home of the ancient Greek gods.

Cycling

Guides, Trail Setting Stories, Cycling

What is the Best Route from Land’s End to John o’ Groats?

We speak to Hannah Reynolds about 'Britain's Best Bike Ride', the new 1000-mile route from Land's End to John o' Groats...

Guides, Cycling, UK

6 of the Best Bikepacking Routes in the UK

Ready for a bikepacking adventure? Here's our pick of the UK's finest...

Guides, UK, Cycling

6 of the Best Cycle Routes from London

Escape the city for a short day cycle or a multi-day adventure, starting from central London

Canyoning

Guides, Canyoning

Canyoning | 7 Things You’ll Learn on Your First Canyon Adventure

Here's what to expect when you first go canyoning...

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.

Northern Lights

Guides, Iceland, Northern Lights

How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland: A Guide

How to go aurora hunting in the land of fire and ice, and discover the best northern lights displays...

Guides, Northern Lights, Norway

5 Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Norwegian Fjords

5 tips for seeing the Northern Lights at the Norwegian fjords. You can never guarantee you'll see aurora borealis, but you can increase your chances...

Guides, Northern Lights

When and Where to See Northern Lights

Where are the Northern Lights? Read on to find out the best places to see them...

Camping

Guides, Camping

10 of the Best Wild Camping Adventures in Europe

Our favourite spots to pitch up, from uninhabited Greek islands to the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard...

Guides, Packing & Prep, Camping

Sleeping Bag Guide: How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag

A complete guide to finding the right sleeping bag for a perfect night in your tent

Guides, Lifestyle, Camping

Campfire Stew: A Basic Guide, Recipe and Ingredients

A guide to cooking a campfire stew, including what kit you'll need, ingredients and a basic recipe. There are few better ways to end a hike!

Lifestyle

Guides, solo travel, Lifestyle

How to Make New Friends in Your 30s and 40s

We speak to friendship coach Hannah Carmichael OBE about the best ways to form new connections...

Guides, Lifestyle

15 Hen Do Ideas for Women Who Love Adventure

From bear watching in Romania to wild camping in Scotland, and not a single L plate in sight...

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...