The swell and roar of tides as they crash along a white sandy beach, a scramble and final push to reach the highest point in the land, a lingering look […]
Adventures on the edge of Britain: highlights of Shetland
For remoteness and adventure in the very north of Britain, Shetland, an archipelago of islands halfway between the UK and Norway, offers all the best of Scotland but without the […]
Himachal Pradesh: adventures in India’s mountain playground
‘Run, run faster, run FASTER!’ shouted my instructor. I could feel a hint of panic rising as I pushed against the wind with all the strength I could muster. Then […]
Authentic outdoor adventures in Bosnia & Hercegovina
From the rushing rapids of the Vrbas River in the north to the epic peaks of Sutjeska National Park in the south, Bosnia and Hercegovina is a giant, natural playground […]
All aboard: Greece’s scenic train journeys
When it comes to train travel, Greece rarely springs to mind. The country’s relatively limited rail network means it doesn’t appear on any ‘epic train journeys’ lists, and because of […]
Northern delights: a road trip along Iceland’s Arctic Coast Way
Crashing waves. Lounging seals. Driftwood- and seabird-dotted shores. Rugged, snow-topped peaks. Colourful fishing towns. To really get off the tourist trail in Iceland and make your adventure your own, head […]
Riding the rails in Switzerland
There’s a romance to train travel that no other form of transport offers. Pick the right route and instead of just being about getting from A to B, your journey […]
Walking hidden Wales: highlights of southern Cymru
Heading out on the Wales Coast Path, the first trail following an entire nation’s coastline in the world when it opened in 2012, is a glorious way to explore this […]
Visiting Halong Bay: tips to plan your cruise
Dotted with jagged limestone pinnacles, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s biggest attractions. The vast majority of its 10 million visitors a year arrive aboard day and overnight cruises. The multitude of […]
Cuba beyond the capital: best things to do outside Havana
From the copper-hued farms of rural Viñales to the rainbow-colored plazas of Trinidad, the places beyond Cuba’s capital offer up a mix of contrasts. Spend a day hiking sunbaked trails, practicing […]