It was five years ago that I first came across a big wall climber. A tiny speck on the side of a gigantic granite wall, the climber was bivvying in Yosemite National Park, the Holy Land of big wall climbing. I couldn’t comprehend how someone could sleep tacked onto the side of a wall, suspended […]
The most dangerous countries in the world to visit in 2022 have been revealed in the latest global security risk report Now in its 11th year, the Travel Risk Map is an interactive map produced by security specialists at International SOS. It is used to predict the safest and most dangerous places to travel for […]
On a recent trek through the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan, one of our group completed the nine-day foot journey without poles. At some point during the trek, every one of us asked him why he didn’t have them (I’m sure he grew tired of fielding the question) and took turns to espouse the myriad benefits […]
The smallest of the Central Asian republics, landlocked, misshapen and squished and squeezed by its neighbours, Tajikistan has somehow remained largely undiscovered by tourists even though it was at the centre of the Silk Road for much of its past. The post Trekking the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan: all you need to know appeared first […]
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Explore the very best of the Thai islands with these exciting Phi Phi Island tours. These Phi Phi Island day trips include snorkeling excursions, buffet lunches, and Island hopping adventures from Phuket and private tours by boat from Krabi. There is no doubt that the Phi Phi Islands are a stunning travel destination in Thailand. […]
Annie Worsley traded a life in academia for that of a crofter. Here, she tells us about her new life, the art of slow walking and the travel that changed her It’s fair to say that Annie Worsley has not followed a conventional career path. She began life as a physical geographer focusing on the relationships […]
The countries that eat the most meat are causing the most damage to the planet. It’s time to take responsibility and change the habits of a lifetime. There is very little to debate on the subject anymore. Simply put, the world must reduce the amount of meat it eats. In 2011, the world population reached […]
Iceland is once again the safest country in the world followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria. However, the world is a less peaceful place as the average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for the ninth year in a row, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a decline, according to the […]
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A convenient travel guide featuring the best day tours on Santorini island. Santorini is one of the best vacation destinations in Greece for good reason. This stunning little island has such a large number of fascinating tourist attractions, that it is honestly hard to ignore as a traveler. You can find everything in Santorini, from […]
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Find exactly what you are looking for with this complete accommodation guide for all budgets, featuring the best places to stay for luxury hotels, budget hostels, and 5-star resorts in Krabi, Thailand. Krabi Province is a truly captivating area to stay in Southern Thailand. This popular holiday destination not only features beautiful beaches such as […]