Stories
Stories and travel articles on active and adventure travel and holidays in the UK, Europe and around the World
At almost 5,900m, it's Ecuador's second highest peak and one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Pete Coombs...
Ski resorts can often feel like another country – in summer, too - and Saas-Fee in Switzerland has even gone so far as...
Alf Alderson sets out on some of Britain’s finest ridge walks and revels in the unspolit landscapes, alpine vistas and...
While taking in the history and panoramic views on a bike ride around the volcanic island of Pico in the Azores, Pete...
Summer is all about getting out in the great outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, and breathing in clean, fresh air....
Scrambling over rocks amid glorious scenery, swimming in clear mountain pools and occasionally jumping into them....
An active holiday in the mountains has all the elements to create a fulfilled and fun-filled family break. During the...
Take one green and verdant outdoor adventure playground, filled with towering pine trees and glistening lakes, add a...
The Cote D’Azur, or as it is more commonly known to English speakers, the French Riviera, is one of the most desirable...
Pedal, paddle, fish, fly, or simply wonder at the wildlife... Mark Nicholls enjoys the wild summer remoteness of...
Off the beaten Himalayan track, Matt Westby finds the reclusive mountain kingdom of Bhutan bursting with spectacular...
“You’re going where? And you’re taking the kids?” That was the reaction when Pete Coombs told friends he was taking...
It’s easier than conventional surfing and great for leisurely exploring: the new water sport of Stand Up Paddle...
It is one of Britain’s least known National Trails, but the Yorkshire Wolds Way is a gem of a multi-day trek just...
For decades Malta has lured sun-worshippers to its beaches, but as Roger Fulton finds, with 7,000 years of history to...
