Finding the Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Pura Vida: chilled-out travels through Costa Rica I’m sitting in the prow of a little fishing boat and the night sky above me is sprinkled…

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11 bucketlist landscapes to travel to once in your life

Dreaming of ‘land, lots of land, and the starry skies above’, to borrow from Bing Crosby? Journey to one of the wildest, weirdest and most…

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Top nine incredible hiking hotels to trek from

Pack your walking boots and head for the hills – I’ve picked nine of the best hiker-friendly hotels to escape to around the world, from…

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Come and explore Kitzbühel – my favourite adventures in the Austrian Alps

This summer I found a new mountain home from home – the welcoming Alpine town of Kitzbühel in the Austrian Tyrol. This part of Austria’s…

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A weekend road trip around wild Northern Ireland

Here be giants. Fancy a weekend on the wild side without having to leave the United Kingdom? Come along on my three-day road trip around…

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How to plan an adventurous weekend in Scotland’s Tweed Valley

How to plan an adventurous weekend in the Tweed Valley, Scotland In paid partnership with Go Tweed Valley There’s one question I get asked all…

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Nine magical adventures in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

//In Paid Partnership with Visit South West Scotland// Adventures on the Dark Side in South West Scotland How often do you take the time to…

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The joy of staycations – how and where to explore magical corners of Britain

Best British Staycations Guide If you’re a natural-born wanderluster who dreams of new places and adventures, seeing travel restricted and our worlds shrunk smaller this…

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Autumn adventures on the Isle of Man

Bannaghtyn (that’s ‘greetings’ in Manx) from the beautiful Isle of Man. This island in the Irish Sea is a law unto itself (quite literally –…

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Exploring the Scottish Highlands with Black Sheep Hotels

The wild and windswept Highlands of Scotland are home to some of Britain’s tallest mountains, deepest lochs and largest stretches of intact wilderness. I think…

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Outdoor adventures in Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Outdoor adventures in Neath Port Talbot Welcome to ‘calon ddramatig’ – the dramatic heart of Wales. Neath Port Talbot may be best known for its…

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The joy of journaling: why you should keep a travel and adventure diary

Why You Should Keep A Travel Diary It’s time to put pen to paper – my mission is to convince you that keeping an adventure…

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The best sea swimming spots on England’s Coast

The best sea swimming spots on England’s Coast “We have quite a charming beach to ourselves,” wrote Queen Victoria in 1845 of her favourite sea…

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Wild swimming stays – 11 glamping spots and cabins with swims on the doorstep

A swim and a stay makes the perfect summer escape. Spend your days splashing about in Britain’s most beautiful lakes, rivers and coves and your…

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Places to Stay: Cornish Tipi Holidays

Cornish Tipi Holidays review If you’re dreaming of a laid-back summer of meadow camping, wild swimming and exploring the coast, book yourself a little slice…

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Thera-Sea: A Cornish rewilding and wild swimming retreat

Escape to a wild corner of Cornwall with Thera-Sea, an off-grid retreat designed to sooth you both mentally and physically. Feeling frazzled? Go off-grid and…

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