Expert Insights

With so many wonderful places to explore, it’s reassuring to know that Italy still has a few secrets. When it comes to the best hikes in Italy, some of the most rewarding trails are the ones less travelled. These quieter paths offer a deeper insight into the country’s rich culture – and serve views so...

Are the Mediterranean’s coastal trails calling? Hankering to hike the lofty peaks of Europe’s mountains? Then you might well be asking yourself, is Italy or Spain better for hiking? Both are blessed with astonishing landscapes, rich culture and trails to suit every level of hiker, so it’s not a question easily answered. To help, Danny...

There’s a certain type of silence at 5,895 metres above sea level. It is not exactly the absence of sound, but the kind that wraps around your thoughts, muffles your words, and makes everything feel a little surreal.   When our UK Sales Leader, Oren Blindell, reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, it all came...

Trekking icons like the Mont Blanc Circuit or trail to Everest Base Camp, have justifiably earnt their place on many trekkers’ bucket lists, offering stunning alpine views, cultural richness, and legendary trail status. But for those willing to look beyond the spotlight, a different kind of adventure awaits.  There’s something uniquely rewarding about exploring the...

Some paths challenge your body. Others shift your perspective. The world’s most iconic hikes—through the high passes of Nepal, along ancient Inca roads, across alpine borders—do both. These are journeys that stay with you, shaped by sweeping views and quiet moments alike. With the guidance of seasoned experts and the care of a well-planned route,...

As an accomplished watercolourist and seasoned traveller, Valerie Grigg Devis is no stranger to adventure. Her sketchbooks are filled with vivid landscapes from Thailand to Europe, but her recent journey to Costa Rica offered something rare: a canvas alive with colour, biodiversity and raw natural beauty.   Valerie saw Costa Rica as the kind of destination...

From the vibrant gardens surrounding France’s legendary chateaux to the cherry blossom-covered temples in Kyoto, Japan, there’s no denying that flowers frame some of the world’s most spectacular sites and cities. Although seasonal and fleeting, a flower’s vibrant colours and fragrances have the power to transport us to different places around the world or spark...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on four of our incredible female guides who are challenging norms and creating new paths for others in the adventure travel industry, and beyond, to follow. From the peaks of the Himalaya to the depths of the Bornean rainforest, these inspiring women not only lead the...

Europe doesn’t reveal itself all at once. It unfolds with the seasons—subtle in spring, bold in summer, reflective in autumn. Each shift in light and temperature transforms the experience, dictating when to go, where to linger, and how to immerse yourself fully.  In this guide, we’ll explore each season’s unique character and the exceptional journeys...