"Pete Watson, 41, from Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, is based at Port Lockroy on the football pitch-sized Goudier Island in the Antarctic Peninsula, living alongside a colony of more than 1,000 gentoo penguins." www.bbc.com/news/article...

From the alpine majesty of the Hooker Valley to the turquoise vistas of the Abel Tasman, these are the best day hikes on New Zealand’s South Island www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Packed airports, tight seats and lost luggage… no wonder flying frays our nerves. Here’s how to keep your cool at 30,000 feet www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Ready for your next summit? 🏔️ Updated for 2026, our mountaineering calendar includes the best time of year to conquer the world’s most iconic mountains, listed month by month www.atlasandboots.com/mountaineeri...

Our favourite Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Our tried-and-tested list of Christmas gifts for travellers, be they hikers, shutterbugs, adrenaline junkies or culture vultures www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

We share the most interesting facts about Antarctica collected on our trip to the seventh continent www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Peter will spend three months in Antarctica working as a wildlife monitor at Port Lockroy, home to the world’s southernmost post office www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

The most beautiful mountains in the world have captivated climbers for centuries. Here, we examine their lethal appeal www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

From the iconic Ruta 40, running the length of Argentina, to winding through the wilderness in a campervan, we explore the best road trips in Patagonia www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Our mountaineering calendar showcases the world’s greatest mountains and the optimal time of year at which to climb them, listed month by month www.atlasandboots.com/mountaineeri...

From the remote tundra of the Nordkalottruta to the gruelling heat of the Trans-Pyrenean Trail, these are the hardest long-distance treks in Europe www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

The unofficial end of summer means serious savings on outdoor apparel and gear. We hand-pick 10 great deals from the REI Labor Day sale www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

The world’s most polluted capital cities have been ranked, revealing alarming levels of harmful particles in our urban areas www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

The best eSIM for multiple countries offers seamless coverage, no matter where you're going www.atlasandboots.com/remote-work/...

Fresh from my return from the Mediterranean island of Corsica, I examine whether the GR20 really is the toughest trek in Europe www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Now, you can build a single, personalised eSIM for multiple countries. Simply enter all the countries you intend to visit in the handy search bar, and generate an eSIM on the fly. www.atlasandboots.com/remote-work/...

From the heights of Everest to a humble library, we share the most extraordinary international borders from across the globe www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

For those seeking a quieter, wilder climb in Tanzania, trekking Mt Meru offers a striking, rewarding alternative to Kilimanjaro’s busy trails

These inspirational travel quotes have roused us to travel with abandon to over 100 countries. Perhaps they will do the same for you…

From an iconic ancient pilgrimage to classic Himalayan challenges, we share 10 of the best long-distance treks for beginners www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

10 stunning archaeological World Heritage Sites in danger

The countries with the cleanest air in the world have been ranked in a new report. We take a look at the results

We rank Bill Bryson’s best books to help new readers discover America’s funniest travel writer

While Britain may not be tall, it does have majesty. We scoured the home nations to find the most beautiful mountains in the UK www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

So delighted by this news!! Supreme Court rules that the stars are for everyone ✨ Huge congratulations to @righttoroam.bsky.social 👏🎉 Now Government must urgently pass a comprehensive Right to Roam Act, to protect & extend public rights of responsible access to nature across England

I was at the Supreme Court this morning to hear the great news in the Dartmoor wild camping case, and agree with @righttoroam.bsky.social movement that we should pass a new Right to Roam Act to defend and extend the public’s rights to access nature in England.

From dust storm to drought, we share the climate photographs that could not be ignored www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

From plunging gorges to fairytale woods, we share a handpicked list of the best natural wonders in the UK

From the rice terraces of Vietnam to the iconic views of Japan, we handpick the best rail journeys that will keep your budget on track www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/...

Animal Cruelty Index: which country ranks the worst? As the world wakes up to the realities of industrial farming, one animal cruelty index calls out the worst offenders

From harrowing firsthand accounts of survival to page-turning murder mysteries, we list our favourite books about Antarctica

Outdoor survival movies evoke a special kind of horror, especially when based on true-life stories. Here, we share the best of the genre

Don’t let a pesky injury ruin your time in the outdoors. Our guide on how to prevent blisters will keep you on your feet

As the world wakes up to the realities of industrial farming, one animal cruelty index calls out the worst offenders

From the rocky headlands of Acadia to the sandstone cliffs of Zion, we share the best hike in every US national park

Ahead of his next seven summit attempt, Peter shares expert advice on how to train for mountaineering expeditions such as Denali and Everest

From stewing lava lakes to fatal eruptions, we chart the most active volcanoes in the world

From island-sized icebergs to close encounters with humpback whales, we share some of the myriad reasons to visit Antarctica

A curated list of the best power banks for camping, from small devices for day hikes to multi-plug charging stations for large groups

From plunging gorges to fairytale woods, we share a handpicked list of the best natural wonders in the UK

We share the best hiking apps to download this year, from navigation and route planning to first aid and stargazing

From abandoned sets in the Sahara desert to a troglodyte hotel, here’s our guide on how to visit the Star Wars film locations in Tunisia

Our resident mountaineer and would-be seven summiteer crunches the numbers on how much it will cost to climb the seven summits

Some unusual passport stamps to collect on your travels, from breakaway republics to the northernmost and southernmost post offices

From El Capitan in Yosemite to remote challenges in Greenland and Antarctica, we profile the world’s most stunning big wall climbs

From the Russian taiga to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, we profile the places and countries where you can see tigers in the wild

The poles of inaccessibility are arguably the true last frontiers for explorers. But what and where are they?

Every February, Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park is illuminated by the setting sun. If conditions are right, it creates the illusion of a ‘firefall’ where the waterfall glows orange and red, giving the impression of fire.