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Best travel books 2026: perfect picks for Christmas
From a tiny outpost in Antarctica to the frozen rivers of Siberia, our selection of the best travel books 2026 have one thing in common: their journeys are more than just physical. There are tales of derring-do, but beyond the sparkly appeal of adventure are stories of recovery,…
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Ella Rock: how to hike it yourself unguided (updated for 2025)
A guide to hiking Ella Rock by yourself, including detailed directions, a downloadable route map, a video and a list of essential tips Ella in Sri Lanka is beautiful, they said. ‘The closest thing to an English country village’ and the perfect place to slow down, we’d read. The…
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Mountain etiquette: how to treat your guide
There’s a moment in Sherpa, the BAFTA-nominated documentary about Everest’s famous guides, where a western tourist asks “can you not talk to their owners?” in reference to the striking Sherpas. It may have been an innocuous plea made in a moment of frustration but in the harsh…
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50 places to visit on an Antarctic Peninsula cruise
I first travelled to Antarctica in 2022, sailing across the Drake Passage and down the Antarctic Peninsula on a short expedition voyage. My second visit was rather different. Instead of spending a few days travelling between landing sites, I spent an entire season living and…
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In videos: 12 surreal man-made dive sites
At Atlas & Boots, we’ve dived in some astonishing places, from Steve’s Bommie in the Great Barrier Reef to the Sonesta plane wrecks in Aruba. We're generally pretty hopeless at fish identification, so when it comes to diving, unless it’s a truly amazing reef system, we're…
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11 maps that changed our worldview
There are few things that evoke the romanticism of adventure quite like a map – especially old maps. Full of exotic names (Persia, Abyssinia, Rhodesia!) and olde worlde lettering, they are reminiscent of a time when men sacrificed their lives for adventure and exploration. Maps…
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Best time to visit Japan from Australia
Japan has four distinct seasons, and the time of year can completely change the feel of a trip. Most Australians tend to visit in one of two windows: cherry blossom season in early spring or the ski season during the summer school holidays. Both are excellent times to go, but…
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From the Rockies to the Cabot Trail: a practical checklist for your Canadian adventure
Plan an unforgettable cross-Canada adventure from the Rockies to the Cabot Trail, with top hikes, timing, permits and wildlife tips Canada has something of a scale problem. It spans six time zones, covers almost 10 million square kilometres and contains more wilderness than most…
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10 great outdoor destinations – and their British twins
It’s strange that in a place literally named ‘Great’, we the British like to self-deprecate. We tend to look at blind ambition and gaudy success with a sense of mild distaste. We value poise and decorum and seldom shout about our strengths. It’s understandable then why so many…
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How to escape a wildfire: a hiker’s guide
When Peter headed to Greenland this summer to trek the Arctic Circle Trail, I knew he’d be unreachable for 7-10 days. He’s a highly experienced hiker, but there was a tiny part of me that couldn’t help but worry. What if he twisted an ankle or fell into a ravine? What if he was…