Nine of the best cities for adventure
Find it hard to choose between the urban sprawl and outdoor adventure when you’re planning a holiday? These nine adrenaline-fuelled cities around the world combine…
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Nine amazing adventures in South Africa
A land of cultural contrasts and rugged landscapes, South Africa has it all, from the rolling vineyards of the Western Cape to the arid grandeur…
View Post10 ways to travel with just a cabin bag with Very
Leaving on a jet plane? Whether it’s just for the weekend or a big adventure, a cabin bag is an extremely useful way to pack…
View PostEight ways to save money while backpacking and travelling
Exploring the world with a rucksack on your back is a life-changing experience – but it can be a pretty expensive one, too. Savvy backpacking…
View PostEight of the best multi-day hikes in Britain
Fancy a proper adventure that takes you far from crowds and into wild landscapes on two feet – and that doesn’t cost the earth? Hit…
View PostWhere the wild things are: ten remote corners of Britain
The UK may not be the first place that comes to n the small side (you could fit about 40 Britains into North America, for…
View PostEverything but the plane – the backpacker’s guide to getting around by train, bus, bike and boat
How to travel without flying: a guide to backpacking overland Bags packed, ready to hit the road on an epic adventure? Resist the urge to…
View PostHow To Travel Alone: ten easy tips for solo travellers
My top tips for solo travellers: how to stay safe and happy when travelling alone Book your first hotelI always book a safe, well-reviewed hotel…
View PostPeaceful places – lesser-known natural wonders of the world
Planet Earth certainly isn’t short of awe-inspiring landscapes, from the iconic rush of Niagara Falls to the dizzy heights of Mount Everest. But go off…
View PostWelcome to Føroyar – a trip to the fabled Faroe Islands
Tú alfagra land mítt (“Thou fairest land of mine”) is the motto of the Faroes, and it feels like an apt one when you first…
View PostEight bucket list mountains to climb once in your life
Standing tall on the summit of one of the world’s most iconic mountains is guaranteed to be top of the bucket list of any lover…
View PostSeven Bucket List adventures in Latin America
Latin America is too large and sweepingly beautiful to fit comfortably into an introduction, or indeed into a list of just seven adventures. The fourth…
View PostHiking heaven: Spain’s best national parks
Did you know that Spain is home to no less than 16 National Parks? These wild gems on the peninsula and surrounding islands are wonderful…
View PostFive bucket list adventures in Switzerland
7,000 lakes, 300 ski resorts, a clutch of the highest peaks in Europe and more than 450 types of cheese – Switzerland is a dream…
View PostThe adventurous girl’s guide to Nepal
If you’re looking for wild adventure in one of the most breath-taking (literally!) places on earth, Nepal has your name on it. Home to the…
View PostTen of the best weekend getaways in Britain
One of the questions I get asked the most often? “Where shall we escape to for a weekend in the UK?” Big adventures and wild…
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