A sea change in Portugal

18th August 2023

Ericeira has established itself as the ultimate playground for European surf culture. But tear yourself away from the beaches and adventures beckon inland, too, all less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

A place in Costa Rica’s wilds

14th June 2023

Journey across southern Costa Rica and discover one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Home to extraordinary wildlife species and some groundbreaking eco-lodges, it is a place ripe for adventure, from whitewater rafting and jungle treks to boat trips across tropical waters that glow in the dark

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Learning the ropes of Antarctic exploration in the wilds of western Norway

11th November 2022

A new expedition is offering aspiring explorers a taste of Antarctica, all from the wilds of western Norway. Training amid the same topography that shaped the likes of Ernest Shackleton, learn to camp and cross-country ski with legendary polar guides

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Discovering reefs, rainforest and ancient Maya ruins on a journey through Belize

2nd October 2022

Caribbean beach towns cradled by an almighty barrier reef and showstopping Maya citadels half-buried in rainforest are among Belize’s crown jewels

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Meet the adventurer: Charlie Walker on surviving Russian jail and his expeditions to ‘the places in between’

13th July 2022

Newly returned to the UK after four weeks’ detention, he reflects on his passion for uncharted places

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Walking on sunshine with the protectors of Seychelles’ Silhouette Island

30th March 2022

Roll up your sleeves and lace up your hiking boots: this is no ordinary resort island. From beach clean-ups to bat patrols and giant tortoise sightings, every guest has a role to play in protecting Silhouette’s embattled, Edenic ecosystem

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  • nationalgeographic.co.uk

Meet the adventurer: Benedict Allen on the role of explorers in the 21st century

7th March 2022

In his new book, Explorer, the British adventurer discusses the story behind his 2017 ‘disappearance’ in Papua New Guinea and celebrates the lessons he’s learnt from Indigenous peoples

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

How to spend a weekend in Madeira, Portugal

2nd November 2021

Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, waterfalls and lagoons, new hotels and a raft of wild adventure tours are giving new edge to the lush Portuguese isle

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  • National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Whales, myths, and Arctic lakes: Explore Iceland’s new road trip

21st January 2021

An epic drive across the Nordic nation’s less-touristed north reveals breathtaking nature and historic battles on land and sea

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  • nationalgeographic.com

Flying high at Guatemala’s festival of life, love – and one-upmanship

14th November 2020

A super-sized celebration of colour and culture, the Festival of the Giant Kites has to be seen to be believed

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  • The Telegraph

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