Bar the odd bikepacking weekender as a kid, Sam’s first real introduction to adventure travel was a post-university kayak from Liverpool to Leeds. It was back- and, ultimately, paddle-breaking work through heavy, head-on winds and downpours. But it sparked a desire to not just see the world but experience it. He’s since ridden a camel through the Sahara, travelled the length of Mexico and cycled the heel of Italy, among many other adventures.
A forest hike is one of life’s great pleasures: rustling leaves, chirruping birds, warming rays breaking through the canopy. Utter. Bliss. But, with around a quarter of the Earth’s land covered by forest, narrowing down where to hike through the trees is a challenge. To help, we’ve narrowed down our favorite forests for hiking (and...
Whether you’re a social butterfly who loves nothing more than meeting new groups of like-minded travelers or someone looking to push themselves into new situations, traveling solo can be one of life’s most rewarding and liberating experiences. Joining an organized tour as a solo traveler gives you the best of both worlds – the opportunity to indulge your...