Totally...like... bogus: the worlds worst travel advice
Dont waste your money on bottled water! I just drank the tap water and I feel fine, brags a fellow hostel guest in Kathmandu. This person wont be seen again for three days, looking about 8lbs lighter.I never book a room before I get to a destination. Its better to visit all the hostels first, then m
Grand experiences: top outdoor activities around the Grand Canyon
Many make the journey to Arizona solely for its whopping 277-mile-long chasm, the Grand Canyon, and we don’t blame them. This mile-deep formation carved by the Colorado River is one of the most spectacular things a person can see, but to neglect the rest of the state would be a monumental mistake.
20 unmissable extreme sports (and where to try them)
Ready to feel your pulse racing? From zorbing to volcano boarding, we’ve rounded up 20 adrenaline-packed but accessible activities to tick off your bucket list – and the most stunning destinations to try them in.Volcano boardingThe gist: pioneered by an Australian traveller in León, Nicaragua, volca
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They say you come to Aspen and Snowmass for the winter, but stay for the summer – an old adage that proves true time and time again. While the region is famed for its world-class winter sports – celebrities like Rihanna and even Michelle Obama have graced the slopes here – the warmer months hold mor
Carving Korea: a guide to skiing and snowboarding in South Korea
Though South Korea may not spring immediately to mind as a winter sports destination, its well-developed resorts and abundance of snow make it a worthwhile choice for keen skiers and snowboarders. It’s also one of the few places in the world where you can hit the slopes by day and party in a major m
Best outdoor activities in southern Utah
There’s something about the coyote-meets-road-runner desertscape of southern Utah that attracts outdoor adventurers. In fact, there’s so much to do that you could spend a lifetime exploring the slot canyons, buffed-out slickrock trails and sinuous rivers. Get ready to get dirty – we mean really dirt
Is it time to go back to Nepal?
On 25 April and 12 May 2015, deadly earthquakes struck central Nepal, causing catastrophic damage to Kathmandu and the surrounding valleys. Harrowing pictures of magnificent temples turned to rubble and concrete hotels collapsed on their foundations were beamed around the world. Five months on from
Lost cities: where to pretend you are Indiana Jones
Unearthing lost cities used to be the preserve of machete-wielding, Indiana Jones types, but advances in technology lie behind the most recent discoveries rather any derring-do in the jungle.One of the most groundbreaking recent finds lay hidden in Honduras’ near-impenetrable La Moskitia rainforest
Pitons and beyond: St Lucias top outdoor adventures
Unofficial national icons of St Lucia, the twin peaks of the Pitons emit an alluring siren call to hikers and adventure seekers on this lush Caribbean island.If you can hack the dizzying ascent, Gros Piton – the loftier of the two peaks and the climbable one – is the ultimate vantage point to see th
Skiing in Italy: find your perfect resort
Italy’s northern borders are delineated by an arc of majestic mountain peaks, including some of the tallest peaks in the Alps in the west and the spectacularly beautiful Dolomites in the east.Winter here often means sun as well as snow, and ski resorts are less about athletic prowess, and more about
Polands playground: high
Polands southern border is defined by the upward thrust of the Carpathian Mountains. Europes second-biggest mountain range after the Alps, the Carpathians sweep over central Europe in an arc from the Czech Republic in the west to Ukraine and Romania in the east.In Poland, they form the boundary with
Ireland’s best remote surf spots
Ireland may not have Hawaii’s water temperature, but with an unadulterated Atlantic coastline, immaculate beaches without the crowds and big, year-round swells created by the Gulf Stream, its one of the finest surfing destinations in the world. Here’s our pick of Ireland’s best remote surf spots. Ju
How to prepare for a successful summit
Nothing stirs a climber’s soul quite like a beautiful summit. John Muir put it best when he wrote, ‘The mountains are calling and I must go.’ But if you want to enjoy a high-altitude escape – perhaps at the very top of the world – it’ll take much more than just willpower.Planning and preparation are
Londons top 10 action
London’s sights, culture and nightlife are world famous. But the city has an adventurous side too, with ice climbing in Covent Garden, bungee jumping by the O2, kayaking down the Thames and cycling the world’s fastest track among the thrills on offer. So sit up and strap in for our round-up of the c
Meteora beyond the monasteries: adventures in central Greece
As both religious and natural symbols of Greece, Meteora and its monastery-topped pinnacles are high on the list of the country’s most visited sites. Many travellers race through the area – and its six monasteries open to the public – in a day or stay overnight in the villages of Kastraki or Kalamba
Ultimate Ecuador: plan your perfect adventure
When it comes to adventure, you can’t go wrong in Ecuador. There are towering Andean peaks and volcanoes, vast swaths of Amazonian rain forest, chilled-out surf villages, and of course, the iconic and unforgettable Galapagos Islands.Whether you want to bike down the face of a volcano, trek out to is
State of extremes: Alaskas last frontiers
It is 100 years since the death of Jack London, the novelist whose rugged stories are synonymous with the American North. Yet the tug of the wilderness that London so eloquently evoked continues to resound in Alaska, one of the few places in the US where you can still get up close to nature’s extrem
Top adventures in Laos
With its dense forests, limestone caves and endless waterways, Laos is a dream destination for intrepid travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track corner of Asia.Whether its kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, ziplining between tree houses or exploring temple ruins – you can choose your own adventure
Antarctica by cruise: a voyage to another world
An Antarctic expedition cruise isnt just random bucket list stuff – the White Continent wields a power and singular beauty that linger long after youve left its frozen, penguin-dotted expanses behind. Find your place on the planet where nature had its finest moment. The Drake ShakeThe ship tilts
On the road in remote Chile: ways to conquer the Carretera Austral
Whether by foot, two wheels, or four-wheel drive, the Carretera Austral is an iconic challenge and a journey through South America’s most sublime end-of-the-world landscapes.Among the worlds finest road trips, the Carretera Austral – or Southern Highway – is a 1240km route through Chile that’s mostl
