How to Plan a Genuinely Surprising Hotel Break Without Blowing the Budget
One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give is a surprise hotel stay, but it takes careful planning to avoid any hiccups and ensure the recipient is left pleasantly surprised.
Smart airport transfers for Alpine adventure breaks
Getting to the mountains smoothly can shape the entire tone of an outdoor holiday.
From Trails to Towns: Outdoor Adventures and the Allure of a Portuguese Lifestyle
Portugal’s varied topography makes it an outdoor lover’s playground. Hikers trek through granite mountains, stroll along coastal cliffs and wander through tropical forests. Surfers chase Atlantic swel...
A very strong El Niño is developing. Should it change your 2027 European holiday?
A very strong El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific and is expected to remain influential into early 2027. It has already produced the sort of headlines that make a distant climate event sound...
Project seeks students to research in Arctic conditions in Scandinavia
The Clean Planet Foundation, in partnership with the UK Polar Network, and polar educator & 12th Briton to ski to the geographic North pole and solo to the geographic South pole, Antony Jinman Ed.D, i...
Why a Premium Campervan Unlocks Scotland's Wildest Corners
Scotland does not reward timid travel. Its finest places rarely sit beside easy transport links or bland convenience. They hide at the end of sea lochs, beyond mountain bends and near beaches where th...
Why You Still Need Cash for Many Purchases in Japan
Japan has a reputation for technological advancement, but much of daily spending still runs on cash, often more than visitors expect. Coins and notes are the default at many restaurants, local shops, ...
European Outdoor Week to remain in Riva until at least 2029
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and MagNet Group have confirmed that the European Outdoor Week (EOW) will remain in Riva del Garda until at least 2029.
A New Dawn
If you've landed on this page there's a very good chance that you've noticed that the website looks and feels a little different. In early August our webhosts, where our website has lived for the last...
Record crowds celebrate another memorable Keswick Mountain Festival
The Thule Keswick Mountain Festival returned to the Lake District over the weekend for what organisers believe was the biggest and most successful edition in the festival’s history.