10 Weird People You Always Meet at the Airport
I’ve spent a lot of time in airports over the years. My early life as a mountain guide entailed a lot of traveling between expeditions and I used to hate…
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Robert
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Robert has worked in travel for over 35 years, running tour operators in Pakistan, Italy & the UK, writing guide books and articles and running a conservation charity that fights species extinction and habitat loss worldwide.
He's trekked coast to coast across Borneo, climbed to 6,500 metres in the Himalayas, travelled the the length of the Silk Road and been chased out of a bar in Lesotho by a Warthog.
When the Best Place Aren’t on the Map: The Best Hidden Coastal Villages in Europe
I still remember the moment I realized I was over it. Standing shoulder to shoulder with a sea of strangers on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, trying to snap a photo of…
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Where to Travel This Autumn: 8 Affordable Destinations With No Crowds
Autumn is one of my favourite times to travel. The summer hordes have gone home, flights drop in price, and the weather, in many places, is far kinder than the…
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Everything Beginners Get Wrong About Trekking Poles and How to Fix It
Trekking poles are one of the most underestimated pieces of trek gear, especially by beginners. Many think there’s no technique or thought involved, just grab and go. But that’s not…
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Where to Stay in Edinburgh During the Fringe Festival and How to Get the Best Deal
I’ve been to Edinburgh more times than I can count now, usually for two reasons. Either I’m there to exhibit art with our charity at the Dundas Street Gallery in…
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Trekking Across Borneo: An Unforgettable Journey through Jungle and Time
In 1989, Borneo was still largely unmapped by tourism. There were few hotels, no smartphones, no Google Maps, and few people outside Southeast Asia could even locate Kalimantan, the Indonesian…
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Bollywood and Me: How I came to be in the Amitabh Bachchan Film Classic MARD
It was 1985, and I was 19. I’d been travelling around India for 4 months and was at the end of my trip, existing with a rucksack full of dirty…
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The top destinations to visit during shoulder season for Spain’s sweet spots
Too sweltering for summer travel but still Spain-crazy? These destinations are perfect for the balmy shoulder months: Relaxed, welcoming and much, much less drippy. Summer in Spain can be like…
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Best Foodie Things to Do in Bologna and Modena
Bologna and Modena, two cities in Italy’s Emilia‑Romagna region, offer a deep connection to traditional food. From Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar to handmade pasta and artisanal gelato, these…
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Review: Arctic Adventures in Iceland
There are few places in the world where one can drift between tectonic plates. Silfra, a crack between the North American and Eurasian plates located in Iceland’s Þingvellir National Park,…
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