Sam Murray

Introducing Sam

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.

March 07, 2025 9 Most Beautiful Forests for Hiking

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...

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