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Read time – 2 minutes More colourful, stark, energetic, peaceful, beautiful and spiritual than I could ever have imagined; India stole my heart years ago and has never let it go. It truly is what they say, India is an assault on your senses, but oh what a wonderful assault. Discovering India will take you...

Read time – 3 minutes Having lived in Kiruna, northern Sweden, as a child, I thought I’d pretty much seen it all when it comes to winter in an isolated cold environment. That was until I visited Iceland in December – when I realised I’d not seen the half of it. It may have been...

Read time – 2 minutes After travelling across the moon-like landscape of the Rekjanes Peninsula we headed to the south coast. As the dark Icelandic landscape of lava gave way to green pastures we spotted some Icelandic horses, unique for their five gaits. A word of warning though: don’t refer to them as ‘ponies’ or...

For summer 2022 we have an exciting selection of cycling adventures filled with roller-coaster rides that capture the colourful contrasts of each destination. From the vast South American deserts to the hypnotic rhythms of Cuba, these trips take you on a cultural journey of discovery through the most astonishing landscapes. And between the months of...

Read time – 2 minutes Amidst the alpine scenery of white limestone karst, green hills flecked white with roaming sheep and goats, picturesque trails wind between shepherd’s huts and villages. The Picos de Europa is a haven of tranquility in northern Spain, known for its sumptuous, hearty cuisine full of flavours from the surrounding hills....

Read time – 2 minutes Maybe you’re wondering what the best self-guided walking tours in Europe are, or where will two wheels help you make the most of seeing the sights in a slightly unusual way, entirely at your own pace. Perhaps you just want some inspiration for which destination is calling for you this...

From the most famous to the more obscure, we have compared our globetrotting notes here at Adventure HQ and put together a calendar of our favourite festivals around globe. Sure to whet the appetite for a new cultural experience, be it watching horse racing in Mongolia or shaking your tail feather in Rio! Joining in...

Read time – 3 minutes With 22 languages, more than 9,000 years of history, 7,517 km of coastline, 1.3 billion people, and some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, there are few places on earth with as much to explore as India. With so much on offer, we share 10 irreplaceable experiences you...

What a year it’s been for our new Foundation. Since its official launch in March we’ve been privileged to fund a whole array of incredible community-based projects across our destinations, and we’ve been bowled over by the lengths our amazing community of customers, partners and staff have gone to in support. We set ourselves the mission...

What a year it’s been for our new Foundation. Since its official launch in March we’ve been privileged to fund a whole array of incredible community-based projects across our destinations, and we’ve been bowled over by the lengths our amazing community of customers, partners and staff have gone to in support. We set ourselves the mission...