Wildlife and Nature

Jan 9, 2020 • 4 min read

With an average of 228 sunny days per year, a burgeoning restaurant scene and countless entertainment options, Austin makes for the perfect weekend escape.

Jan 8, 2020 • 8 min read

The Parenzana Trail offers a whistle stop tour of cultural, architectural and natural attractions, from Trieste, Italy, on down the line to Poreč, Croatia.

Jan 8, 2020 • 10 min read

Whether travelling in the desert, along the coast or high up in the Atlas Mountains, encounters with Berber people will enrich your Moroccan experience.

Jan 8, 2020 • 6 min read

Glaciers, terrain-tearing fissures, volcanoes, midnight sun and northern lights – Iceland adventures offer chances to see Earth changing before your eyes.

Jan 7, 2020 • 5 min read

Backpacking is a diverse, budget-friendly way to travel, allowing you to connect with the world around you. Gabby Beckford shares her backpacking bucket list.

Jan 7, 2020 • 7 min read

Though we have mapped and explored some of Earth's most far-flung destinations, the stars above remain out of reach. The night sky still fascinates, inviting…

Jan 7, 2020 • 3 min read

With southern Australia experiencing some of the worst bushfires on record, the already-endangered koala population has faced challenges. One animal hospital…

Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.

Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Fitness fanatic and world traveller Sheree Millington rounds up 8 unusual fitness classes around the world to help you actively experience a destination

Jan 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Climbing Toubkal may be the most popular trek in Morocco’s High Atlas, but the best of region's hiking trails are actually found beyond its summit.

Jan 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Fans of nature and outdoor recreation will find foraging, water bikes, agritourism, and Viking history in southern Sweden’s Skåne region.

Jan 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Despite the frigid temperatures, Mongolia can be a delight to visit in the low season, with stunning scenery, zero crowds and wintry activities aplenty.

Jan 3, 2020 • 6 min read

The devastating bushfires burning so much of Australia are heartwrenching reminders of the power of nature and the impact of a changing climate on vulnerable…

Jan 2, 2020 • 5 min read

With its white beaches, ancient sites and many islands, how do you choose where to go? Here are our top experiences for first-time visitors to Greece.

Dec 30, 2019 • 8 min read

The Outdoor Advocacy Project, which Katie Boué and her team recently launched, is a new resource for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with the tools they need to…

Dec 23, 2019 • 5 min read

Stephanie Yeboah realises a life-long dream of visiting Japan and learns about the stunning scenery outside of the big cities.

Dec 22, 2019 • 8 min read

A few people on the Big Island of Hawaii are teaching visitors how traditional Hawaiian practices can help the islands thrive sustainably.

Dec 19, 2019 • 5 min read

Wild, raw, brutally beautiful: Australian trails range from undulating, deceptively tough coastal routes to precipitous and remote highland adventures.

Dec 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Travel to Antarctica without leaving your chair; here's what it's like to sail on Hurtigruten's hybrid cruise ship, the MS Roald Amundsen.

Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read

From exploring a secret Soviet bunker, to bobsleighing and hitting the sauna, there are loads of things to do in Latvia's Gauja National Park

Dec 17, 2019 • 5 min read

From base camp to summit, we take you up Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak (and most popular climb), complete with details about new safety regulations.

Dec 17, 2019 • 6 min read

As Pakistan relaxes its visa rules, motorcycle enthusiasts are flocking to mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan, a region that’s ideal for exploring on two wheels.