I travelled across America to discover my mother’s secrets – and instead found that I have my own
My journey into the world showed me that adventures are for me too
In a first, Colorado names hiking trail after Black guide and outdoorsman
Dedication of the 3-mile loop to Winston Walker comes after a push to make national parks more inclusive
Nine of the best budget holidays in Europe for young people
From beach breaks to bear spotting, here are ideas for trips to inspire without breaking the bank. Plus, top tips for cutting costs on trips
June 2023
‘Only 12 other people have completed it’: cycling the 7,600km European Divide
‘I feel the wing-draught of dozens of hummingbirds’: the wild beauty of Panama
May 2023
How the perils of mountain biking helped me cope with my brain tumour diagnosis
The wild side of north-east England: the best pubs, walks and hidden beaches
April 2023
The age of extinction
A jail for wayward polar bears? You must be in Churchill, Canada…
‘Travel is medicine’: how the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival can inspire our trips
March 2023
Nepal imposes ban on mountain trekking without a guide
The Himalayan country’s tourism board is seeking to boost the employment of mountain guides, increase income from visitors and improve safety
Wild women: the rise of all-female outdoor activity groups
On international women’s day, we celebrate the grassroots groups giving women the confidence to enjoy the great outdoors
National Geographic Traveller Photography Awards 2023 – the winners
The best images from the magazine’s annual competition, with categories for travel, wildlife, urban settings, people, food, landscape and portfolio
January 2023
Extreme adventure from Afghanistan to Ecuador: the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns
Shortly to tour the UK, this festival of exhilarating documentaries expands our notions of human possibility – and focuses attention on inequality and the environment
Holiday guides
Paddling calendar: the best places to kayak and canoe in Australia, every month of the year
With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, Australia is an all seasons, bucket list destination for on-water adventures
Summer essentials
Cycling calendar: the best places to bike in Australia every month of the year
From coast to coast, Australia’s growing network of trails are built for seasoned road warriors and those who are just beginning to spin their wheels
November 2022
From dog-sledding to saunas: nine winter adventures in the UK
Experts' and readers' tips
Affordable winter kit and clever hacks to keep you warm on outdoor adventures
October 2022
The kids go into the cave like superheroes: a family adventure in North Yorkshire
The caves near How Stean Gorge are particularly suited to young explorers – especially when a day of gorge-scrambling is topped off with an underground feast and chalet stay
I’m cycling to Iceland: it’s a killer to ride but an easy country to love
The final part of our writer’s marathon sees him riding Europe’s wild outlier, where even squalls and snow fail to dampen his spirit
Six of the best long autumn walks in Europe
Now is the ideal time for hiking across Europe – and these glorious trails are all reachable without flying
