From wild swims and sunset bivvies to island-hopping on a paddleboard and sunrise scrambles, these bite-sized thrills prove that big adventures don’t need plane tickets or weeks off work.

Paramo has a reputation for top quality kit, and from where we're standing, it's well deserved. The Alta III waterproof jacket is bursting with technical features, all designed to keep you as ...

Built to hike, move, explore and dry before the next downpour - we’ve tested the best trousers for active travel and everyday ...

Written by: Sophie Nicholson Last Updated: 07 Feb 2025 With its shimmering alpine lakes, stunning wildflower meadows, panoramic mountain views, quaint villages, and oh-so-delicious cuisine (we’re ...

Written by: Sophie Nicholson Last Updated: 11 Jun 2025 August: the great global traffic jam of travel. It’s when half of Europe goes on holiday, the mercury hits “crispy” in much of the Med, and ...

It isn’t just conventional sports that are making waves when it comes to the rise of young Muslim women. Skater Uktis, which started in London in January 2020, have really got the wheels moving on the ...

Edmund Hillary During World War II With World War II kicking off, Hillary applied to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) but rapidly withdrew the application stating that he was “harassed by ...

Best Walking Trousers 2024: TL/DR Summary For general trekking and walking in almost all conditions, the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro II Trousers strike an excellent balance between utility, comfort and value ...

Known as Nugget by his friends, O’Neill’s competition success is born out of his incredible board control and style. This flawless combination often makes it look like he’s in a video game, rather ...

Iceland Aurora borealis at Kirkjufell in Iceland. Credit: Getty Images Think of Iceland and, chances are, your mind might just wander unobstructed to thoughts of the northern lights. Yes, the country ...

Best Lightweight Walking Boots: TL/DR Summary There’s a huge variety of lightweight walking boots on the market, partly due to the range of situations you might want them for - from walking the dog, ...