‘I hope I haven’t made a huge mistake,’ I think to myself as our van winds up the 70-mile road from Denver to the heart of the Rocky Mountains. I’m […]
Hiking the Pyrenees: traversing the Tour du Canigou
Trying not to look down, my father and I clambered up a steep rocky chimney to the peak of Mt Canigou, to be greeted by a view of the glittering […]
Meet a Traveller: Katie Boue of the Outdoor Advocacy Project
Katie Boué isn’t the perfect “outdoorist.” And she knows you’re probably not, either. Scrolling through the photos on her Instagram feed might give you the notion of outdoorsy perfection, with […]
First time Greece: top 10 experiences
With its sparkling white beaches, crystalline water and venerable ancient sites, Greece lives up to all the hype. But how to approach this vast country with enough islands to suit everyone’s taste […]
A couchsurfer nearly scammed me, here’s how to prevent it from happening to you
Was he a gigolo? How had he sustained three years of travel with no budget, and would I ever get my money back? This is the story of how I […]
These remote cabins and campsites are worth the trek
There are campsites that give you fond memories of easy, scenic weekend nights under the stars, and then there are campsites that you brag about at dinner parties. You know, […]
How to be a sustainable scuba diver
In the entire cosmos, there’s only one blue planet – ours. The oceans are home to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife including many endangered creatures threatened by rising […]
Why Colombia is your next destination for adventure
Hosting terrain as untamed as the country’s one-time reputation, Colombia’s emergence from the travel wilderness means vast areas await exploration. If you hear somebody describing Colombia as brutally wild, don’t assume […]
Driving Iceland’s magic circle
Discover haunting lava fields, wild coastline, powerful waterfalls and majestic ice caps on an elemental journey around Iceland’s Ring Road. It would take roughly 16 hours to drive non-stop around […]
How to hike Dientes de Navarino, the southernmost trek in the world
The wilds of Patagonia are no longer a well kept secret, with tourism to awe-inspiring destinations like Torres del Paine becoming ever more popular. But there are still corners that remain […]