On the first night of the Dientes de Navarino trek in Chilean Patagonia, I lay in my tent with my sleeping bag pulled tightly closed around my face, shivering as the […]
Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji
A beautiful, unassuming peak where hikers use sticks for walking rather than selfies, Mt Takao could well be the perfect complement to the popular Mt Fuji hike and one of […]
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is still a hot destination
For many years, the sight of hot orange lava plunging off cliff sides into the ocean was a huge draw for people to visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. After Kilauea […]
Ireland’s most romantic getaways
When you think of romance, you imagine sipping wine under the Eiffel Tower, having a candlelit dinner in Santorini, or going on a gondola ride in Venice. Ireland, however, is […]
Where and how to watch sport like a local
There are few better ways into a place’s soul than through its sports teams. Step into the feverish atmosphere of a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals who […]
Ditch the Rainbow Mountain crowds on this Peruvian hike
When you think of Peru, chances are, Machu Picchu instantly comes to mind. Or maybe the Sacred Valley. Or perhaps Rainbow Mountain. These awe-inspiring sites are all worth visiting, no […]
Surf’s up at these beginner spots around the world
If learning to surf has been on your to-do list for a while, the good news is: it’s never too late. You can pick up this sport at any age. […]
Why Sweden should be your next safari holiday
So you’ve watched elephants lumber across the dusty plains of the Serengeti, and spotted Bengal tigers lapping from waterholes deep in the jungles of India. Maybe you’ve viewed polar bears […]
Where the wild things are: tracking Guyana’s iconic wildlife
Sleepy Guyana, sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname and cradled by the Brazilian Amazon, might just be South America’s best-kept wildlife-watching secret. One of the world’s most densely forested nations, this former […]
Wild weddings: where to get married outdoors in the UK
Want to get wed under wide open skies, or say ‘I do’ with sandy toes? Outdoor humanist, civil or religious ceremonies are legal in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but in […]