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Climbing at Alien Rock | Edinburgh, Scotland
Built into an old church on the coast of Edinburgh near Newhaven Harbour, Alien Rock hosts top ropes, lead-climbing and a small bouldering room for experienced climbers.
Climbing at Edinburgh's EICA Ratho
Hosting Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena (EICA) in Ratho is built into quarry walls and boasts dozens of lead rope walls, an aerial assault course, and a number of bouldering spaces. Read our locals guide for more info on how to get here, membership options and courses.
Running the Loch Ness Marathon: Destination Racing
Consistently ranking as one of the most scenic marathons in the world, the Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon brings together thousands of people from all over the world to participate in their Festival of Running on the shores of Loch and River Ness. For the adventure traveller looking for a different way to explore the world, destination racing is something that you should add to the list.
Why Running is the Best Sport for Long Term Travellers
Whether you’re a backpacker living on the road, a working traveller wanting to explore their new digs or anywhere in between, finding ways to integrate sport or fitness into the everyday can pose a unique challenge. From being a minimalist activity to helping you form a community abroad, here’s why we think running is the best activity for long term travellers (no matter how you choose to run or travel).
Visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok
The iconic Damnoen Saduak floating market southwest of Bangkok was one of our favourite experiences from our time in Thailand- read more on our experience, practical tips on how to get there, and why we think floating markets should remain firmly on the tourist trail.
Scottish Highlands | Top 10 Things to See and Do
If you’ve ever visited, lived or travelled extensively within the Scottish Highlands, you’ll know it’s like no other place in the world. With stunning scenery and a rich history, the area truly has something for everyone. From calling the Highlands home, here are our recommendations, including our personal favourites and suggestions on ‘off-the-beaten-track’ experiences.
The Dos and Don'ts Of Travelling Morocco
The exotic cuisine, intricate architecture, and labyrinth of souks (among other things) make Morocco particularly alluring for the adventure traveller
From our experience in the country, we’ve put together a few things we recommend doing, and a few things we’d think twice about to make the most of your travels.
Snorkelling Silfra Fissure, Iceland
Renowned as one of the top snorkelling and diving destinations in the world, Silfra Fissure attracts visitors from all over the world to experience what it’s like to dive between two tectonic plates, the rift where the North American and Eurasian continents have split.
Getting Around Phuket Province
From haggling for tuk tuks to flagging down a somewhat elusive songthaew, we've put together all of the private and public options for getting around Thailand's largest island province.
South East Iceland | Top 10 Things to See and Do
Whether it’s to soak in one of the country’s famous geothermal pools, to plan a hike over volcanic landscapes, or to tour one of the vast and remarkable glaciers, Southeast Iceland is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise.
Visiting Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Khao Sok should be on every outdoor lover's bucket list, offering the opportunity for jungle treks in the oldest green rainforest in the world, exotic wildlife encounters, cave explorations and tours on the picturesque Cheow Larn Lake, notable for its towering limestone cliffs.
5 Essentials For An Australian Roadtrip
From all of our adventures on the road, we’ve put together 5 essentials to make your Australian road trip a success - things that we’ve learned both the easy way and the hard way.....
A Complete Guide to Skiing Banff National Park
Banff National Park is renowned for being one of the best destinations in the world for skiers and snowboarders. Updated for the 2022/ 2023 season, our guide goes over where to stay, which pass options to choose and the best ways to get to and from the slopes.
10 Tips for the Solo Female Long Term Traveller
I had such a positive experience travelling solo as a female, so I thought to put together 10 things I personally did that helped me feel confident, empowered and safe during my time abroad. Feeling this way allowed me to really enjoy my travels to the fullest.
How to Access Iceland's Geldingadalir Volcano
Erupting since March 2021, the Geldingadalir and Fagradalsfjall volcanoes in South East Iceland on the Reykjanes peninsula are now being deemed the longest living eruptions of the 21st century