Part of our ongoing series highlighting extraordinary adventurers making their mark. Welcome to AWEsome People, where we spotlight incredible individuals and teams pushing the boundaries of human endurance, adventure, and resilience. This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive mid-Atlantic interview…
Interested in some cultural hiking in Italy? Then Tuscany trekking from Florence to Siena may be what you are looking for. Lovely trails through beautiful countryside, are combined with amazing buildings and more art, history and culture than you can shake your…
The Odin range by Helly Hansen is the company’s recently updated professional-grade outdoor gear range. Let’s look at two key pieces: the Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 shell jacket and in more detail the new Odin Everdown hooded jacket. Odin Everdown…
The anticipation is finally over and you’ve got your exam results. Now it’s time to celebrate! You’ve worked hard for the last two years, and regardless of whether you got the exact results you were forecast or not, you deserve…
There are small groups of people who are outdoor professionals, whereas most of us are adventure seekers. Emergency services work outdoors, in awful conditions: If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to make good professional outdoor clothing for extreme…
Adventure travel demands luggage that’s resilient and ready-for-anything. The Thule Aion review here is for a ‘Carry-On Spinner’. It aims to be a fusion of style, durability, and functionality, something that looks tailor-made for more adventerous travel. But is it…
Despite the warnings, one in five travellers headed abroad uninsured last year, according to ABTA. Whether you simply forget or want to spend your money on other things, travel insurance can prove to be a very wise investment. So we…
Looking for real Cumbrian character, the best views, exciting activities and to escape the Lake District crowds? Then Western Lake District adventure holidays are what you are looking for. It’s with good reason, that the Lake District National Park is…
As the two most well known treks in Nepal we often get asked should I trek Annapurna or Everest. For us the answer is simple Annapurna. But why trek Annapurna vs Everest Base Camp in Nepal? Choosing Nepal as the destination for your next…
Thanks to Hollywood films, good infrastructure and a magnificent landscape, overland holidays in the US are, and always will be, incredibly popular. But should you rough it on public transport or road it behind the wheel of your own vehicle?…
When it comes to outdoor and adventure sports, functionality often takes precedence over fashion. Historically, adventure gear has leaned heavily towards function, sometimes at the expense of form. However, the tides have long changed, and the industry has lots of…
Everyone needs travel luggage, right? But it’s not the most important gear you’ll need travelling around the world. But can you travel without a bag at all? And we mean without even a daypack, as that would be cheating! My…
Everyone remembers school sports. And unless you were very lucky, there was the very familiar list of ‘choices’ which then filled our Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Only recently have schools started to lighten the curriculum and include a new range…
For many people, Sunshine State adventure holidays consist of Disney, beaches and roller coasters. But beneath its obvious attractions lies plenty of fun outdoor activities. So we’ve pulled together 5 new adventures in Florida, to help keep you get off the beaten…
The news that more pensioners are having accidents when taking part in adventure sports is not surprising: More pensioners are taking part in adventure sports! But are older adventure sports fans a risk, or an inspiration? Older Adventurers Adventure insurance…
Whatever outdoor activities you are into when the sun comes out, so do the boots, boards and boats. When we put ourselves at the mercy of the elements, we also expose ourselves to the sun. So to keep you protected…
I’ve previously spent little time thinking about what I’m wearing on my legs. Choosing summer trekking shorts for men seemed like an indulgence for me as usually I’d just wear whatever I had. But let’s first look at the types…
Merino is most commonly known and used as a base layer, however the fabric lends itself well to many things. Options when choosing merino accessories are increasing, so let’s look at what’s available and how they might be useful to…
Once upon a time we only had natural fibres… fast forward to today and maybe it’s now all about synthetic materials? Well, it appears more people than ever now choose merino wool products for outdoor activities. So let’s take a…
In this Chris Howard interview we find out all about The Coast Walker and his 11,000 mile journey around the British Coastline. Walking for Children In Need, Chris has already raised over £35,000 for this great cause. Chris Howard interview…
The foothills of the French Pyrenees might appear a daunting choice at first for some cyclists. These three ebike routes in Aude prove that with a little assistance, ebiking in the Pyrenees foothills brings the region’s wonderful countryside and scenery…
They come in many guises, but the simple windproof – some call them a windbreaker – is an essential piece of outdoor gear. The best windproof jackets for Summer featured here are great examples of the choices you have. 5…
If there’s one item of outdoor gear that gets little love, but earns its place at the top of your rucksack, it’s the windproof. Buying a windproof however isn’t that easy – finding one that doesn’t try to be a…
With summer coming you’re probably looking more to a quality packable summer waterproof than a heavy do-it-all jacket, in the Klättermusen Asynja reviewed here we’ve a high-spec version that brings style with functionality. Image: Teo Poggi @teogiovannipoggi Buying a quality…
I once heard a story of a blind man in Cornwall whose assistance dog ran off so he found his way home one evening by using the warmth of the sun on his face. Well it got me thinking: “How…
OK, this is an adventure sports blog so we love outdoor activities. But don’t think for a minute we are exclusive here. Even the hardiest mountaineer or hiker chooses good weather over bad. So what is it about the outdoors…
The Camel Trophy was an overlanding extravaganza of adventure and exploration. It was launched in 1980 with a race along the trans-Amazonian highway. It was the original overland challenge that has spawned a variety of other races. The Camel Trophy…
Taller people need small rucksacks too. The problem is getting a small rucksack with an adjustable back. The Vaude Brenta 24 reviewed here looks like an answer to a problem many outdoor companies have yet to solve. Small rucksack with…
Looking for somewhere new to go walking and hiking when the current situation has resolved? There’s an island that each October celebrates its love of both and has an interior that’s begging for further exploration. Hopefully this year you’ll be…
Josh Quigley’s story is unique: With 16,000 miles completed of his round the world adventure he gets knocked off his bike and seriously injured. Now he’s back to take care of some unfinished business… Sometimes the travel experience of epic…