On a day in late January 2017, I land in Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, one of the last countries to open up in Asia after 50 years of isolation under the rule of a military junta.…
Once we land in Iquitos, Peru, a battered old Suzuki takes my boyfriend and me — two Americans in search of Peruvian jungle adventure — to the port on the bank of the Amazon river where…
When I booked myself on an expedition to eastern Greenland, I had no idea what I had let myself in for, other than pure adventure and a chance to fulfil my dream of photographing icebergs. …
Explore Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest and more. Great for families or those after a slower paced Peru adventure.
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An apprehensive chuckle escapes my lips as I look down into the swirl of white water. The sound of my heartbeat drowns out the final instructions from our guide as I prep for the six-metre…
A scarred and violent landscape — torn apart by an ancient love triangle, according to Māori legend — is the setting for the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The legend adds a deep…
With a plodding movement that’s lumbering and elegant all at once, the polar bear traces its way down a finger of partially submerged land, its nose in the air, the late afternoon light…
Chile’s vast and mountainous terrain offers spectacular trails that can be enjoyed by beginners searching for a scenic view through to expert hikers looking for a challenge. An unusually…
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