Hiking

Jun 12, 2012 • 4 min read

With pristine waters, cute local beaches and an impressive network of walking trails, the picturesque wine-growing region of Lavaux is one of Europe's…

Jun 5, 2012 • 5 min read

In 1912, the largest volcanic eruption of the century blasted away for three days in a remote patch of southwest Alaska. The eruption blackened the skies…

Jun 1, 2012 • 3 min read

No matter your ability, no matter your taste, Canada has an adventure tailored to you, in accessible locations. From rank beginner to seasoned veteran you…

May 18, 2012 • 4 min read

Sprawling along the California coastline for 60 miles around San Francisco, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the world's largest…

May 11, 2012 • 2 min read

The world’s most romantic city has no shortage of beguiling spots, but the Seine and its surrounds are Paris at its most seductive. On this walk, you’ll…

May 5, 2012 • 3 min read

Okay so we all know the hotspots when travelling to California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. But why not take a break from these fast-paced…

May 3, 2012 • 5 min read

Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So we feel the urge to cram in more sights and activities than…

Apr 27, 2012 • 8 min read

When people talk about the best places to travel, it's often all about a city or a country. But if you forget to think regionally you could miss some of…

Apr 20, 2012 • 2 min read

Far away from the smog and crowds of China’s east coast cities is Yunnan Province. Though it has a few cities of its own, the southwestern province is…

Apr 5, 2012 • 3 min read

From its top to its tail, Uganda is rife with national parks. Chimpanzees play in the shadow of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, elephants drink from…

Mar 28, 2012 • 4 min read

Before huge swaths of Borneo were aggressively carved up to make way for palm-oil plantations and voracious logging, the whole island looked something…

Mar 23, 2012 • 4 min read

Rich in history, blessed with natural beauty, and boasting more than its fair share of cosmopolitan cities, ancient sites and epic vistas, Ireland has…

Mar 2, 2012 • 3 min read

When most people think of Japan, what comes to mind is raw fish, Mount Fuji, temples and Tokyo. Few step off the tourist path, but those who do will be…

Feb 9, 2012 • 5 min read

From desert elephants to colonial towns which suggest a piece of Bavaria in the sands, in Namibia there is a richness of life in even the sparsest setting…

Feb 2, 2012 • 6 min read

What's the first thing you think of when you think of Hawaii? The foaming-white sea lapping at a golden-sand beach surrounded by palm trees swaying in the…

Jan 16, 2012 • 4 min read

The Nepalese Himalayas is one of the world's greatest trekking destinations. It is a land of snow peaks and fluttering prayer flags, yak caravans and epic…

Jan 14, 2012 • 6 min read

Not all mighty mountains require you to hire a porter or reach for rope and tackle, as these craggy beauties go to prove. Don't take them too lightly,…

Jan 14, 2012 • 3 min read

There’s more than one Malaysia. There’s the modern, well-ordered state boasting the Petronas Towers, those twin rocket-ship behemoths in capital Kuala…

Dec 13, 2011 • 4 min read

Not so long ago, Denver was known as a mountain town where Stetsons, cowboy shirts and conservative Western sensibilities were the norm. Far from being…

Nov 15, 2011 • 3 min read

Locals will tell you that the only way to see Sardinia’s startlingly beautiful coastlines and rugged hinterland is to get out and hike.

Nov 4, 2011 • 3 min read

At first glance, it makes a strange kind of sense: when travelling with your mini-mes, where better to go than a miniature country? And happily…

Aug 23, 2011 • 5 min read

It can be hard to think of Sydney as anything other than a bastion of delicate pleasures and devil-may-care whimsy.  But for the history nerds out there,…