Stories
Stories and travel articles on active and adventure travel and holidays in the UK, Europe and around the World
![the serene setting of the cinquelacs trail](/images/stories/introimages/the-serene-setting-of-the-cinquelacs-trail.webp)
Deep in the high and dry Catalonian pre-Pyrenean hills, Neil Pedoe walks old shepherds’ paths between medieval...
![getting back to nature and camping in the wild](/images/stories/introimages/getting-back-to-nature-and-camping-in-the-wild.webp)
Neil Pedoe and son pack a canoe with bikes, tents and noodles and paddle Devon’s River Tamar for the ultimate wild...
![out on the beautiful turquiose lake](/images/stories/introimages/out-on-the-beautiful-turquiose-lake.webp)
The bearded explorer heads for the Bernese Alps to see how many adventures one keen human can fit into a day.
![just one of the czech republics pristine lakes](/images/stories/introimages/just-one-of-the-czech-republics-pristine-lakes.webp)
From stunning Prague to ancient towns, fairytale castles, crystal clear lakes and epic mountain peaks, the Czech...
![salkantay](/images/stories/introimages/salkantay.webp)
Spectacular scenery, remote Inca ruins, ancient cultures and luxury lodges – Sarah Gilbert discovers there’s another...
![sunset in georgian bay lead image](/images/stories/introimages/sunset-in-georgian-bay-lead-image.webp)
Dave Cornthwaite visits Killarney Provincial Park and Georgian Bay in Ontario to paddle, camp and hike his way into...
![istock 182410165 landscape](/images/stories/introimages/istock-182410165-landscape.webp)
The small French-speaking island of Dominica is the perfect place to explore nature at its best and is ready to be...
![walking through tenerifes beautiful and varied landscapes](/images/stories/introimages/walking-through-tenerifes-beautiful-and-varied-landscapes.webp)
A mild year-round climate makes Tenerife a walkers’ delight, and its annual walking festival gives hikers a perfect...
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Bolivia’s Cordillera Real mountain range is wild, empty and ready for the conquering. Matt Westby gets to grips with...
![smooth tarmac and stunning views in cyprus](/images/stories/introimages/smooth-tarmac-and-stunning-views-in-cyprus.webp)
With towering mountains, smooth roads, and spectacular coastal trails for biking and hiking – not to mention...
![balblair mountain bike trails web](/images/stories/introimages/balblair-mountain-bike-trails-web.webp)
With dramatic mountains and glens, tranquil lochs, stunning beaches and glorious areas of wilderness, the Highlands...
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Helen Ochyra walks from one end of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to the other to discover the sunny island’s...
A less travelled path... There are few better ways to combine exercise with fresh air, outstanding coastal scenery and...
Loch Torridon... The best activity provider in Britain is the Loch Torridon Hotel in the Scottish Highlands. Who says?...
Underwater Maltese Treats... Head to Malta for some of Europe's best dive sites.