Even in an age of GPS and smartphones, the true foundation of any safe adventure is still the same - aka three things: a map, a compass, and the knowledge of how to use them. Whilst no app can replace ...

Not all waves are created equal. The way a wave breaks depends on what lies beneath the surface — sand, rock, coral, or even man-made reefs — and that determines how it behaves, how powerful it feels, ...

Austria might be best known for Mozart, Sachertorte, and snowy alpine villages — but it’s also home to some of Europe’s most jaw-dropping peaks. From the legendary Grossglockner to the ice-sculpted ...

Let’s face it, there are many adventures across the globe to fit into your bucket list, but the relatively simple pleasures of the UK walking holiday should certainly make some kind of appearance.

Just before we sent this issue to the printers, a press release landed in my inbox with huge news from the world of conservation. Using techniques reminiscent of Jurassic Park, an American company ...

Anyone who's into adventure sports has thought about it. The dream of moving to the mountains, and living in a place where you can jump on your bike, grab your walking boots or, in winter, your skis, ...

Where should I walk in Europe? Grab your hiking boots - there's a whole continent to explore. Walking through Europe is the perfect way to explore this hugely diverse continent, delving deep into wild ...

Windsurfing is a form of sailing, where a board is powered across the water by the wind. Polynesians have been using boards with sails for hundreds of years. It wasn’t until the 1960s that windsurf ...

The Best Hiking Trails in MinnesotaHiking in Minnesota in the Great Lakes region of the United States brings many rewards, from stunning scenery to the delights of discovering iconic destinations and ...

But what of the celebrities who are spearheading all this? Is everything as it seems, or are these ultra-fit, ruggedly handsome and engagingly charismatic characters just too telegenic to be the real ...

Do you know what a bicycle looks like? Of course you do. At least you think you do. You’re pretty sure; there’s a couple of wheels, a couple of tubes, some handlebars… on second thought, bicycle ...

Two fisherman were shot on the Appalachian Trail by Randall Lee Smith. Luckily the pair survived, but Smith was charged for attempted murder and murder of two hikers back in 1981. He spent 15 years in ...