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This brain tumour-survivor is trekking North Africa’s highest peak

Matt’s tumour went unnoticed for nearly a decade. After years of neurosurgery and chemotherapy, he’s climbing a mountain.

Moments

Morzine: How I lived without my phone for a week in the mountains

A digital detox in the French Alps worked wonders for my physical and mental health.

Moments

I climbed Wales' highest peak: Here's what I learnt

I finally visited Wales to climb its highest mountain and here’s what I learnt.

Nature

Visitors to world’s tallest tree could face up to 6 months in prison

Officials say it isn’t worth risking the penalty to visit the world record holding tree as it can't easily be seen from the ground.

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Austria

Over 100 people on school trip airlifted to safety in Austrian Alps

Police say the group were stuck on a mountainous ridge and did not have the necessary equipment.

Travel News

Rescuers pull 16 bodies from plane wreckage in Nepal mountains

The Tara Air plane lost contact with airport towers at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu on Sunday while flying into an area of deep river gorges.

Destinations

Which are the best islands to visit in the Philippines?

Here's why you should visit the Southeast Asian archipelago with the world's best diving.

Green News

Why did hundreds of swimmers dip in this historic reservoir?

Around 400 trespassers went for a dip in Kinder Reservoir in the UK’s Peak District, calling for better access to inland waters.

Tech News

This hiking robot dog could swap the Swiss Alps for other planets

Its creators hope the dog, which uses its sense of touch to navigate, will help humans get to previously inaccessible, dangerous places.

Moments

This Guatemalan city lives in the shadow of an erupting volcano

After the end of harsh lockdown restrictions, this former colonial capital is enjoying a boom in tourism

Moments

Meet the travellers who pay to get lost in the middle of nowhere

These trips offer mystery adventures for clients craving their very own ‘survivor’ experience.

Nature

This Scotsman walked across Canada to save the Highland forest

Michael Yellowlees and his dog, Luna, completed an 8,000-kilometre trek across Canada to raise money to rewild the Scottish highlands.

Climate

Climate activists walk 820km in 26 days to reach COP26

Meet the activists who walked from London to Glasgow to raise awareness, engagement and action on the climate crisis.

Moments

The ultimate guide to the best outdoor kit on the market right now

From the Arctic Circle to the Alps to the Yorkshire Dales, our journalists have put hiking clothes and accessories to the test.

Moments

Mount Etna: Hiking up one of the world’s most active volcanoes

Planning a holiday in Sicily? Here’s everything you need to know about climbing Mt Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes.

Travel News

This adventurer let social media plan her trip across Europe

"I decided that I would set aside a month in my diary and set out on a journey into the unknown from the back garden of my London home, armed with nothing more than a bivvy, a backpack and a devil-may-care attitude. "

France

'Devastating beyond words': Remains of missing hiker found in France

Bones found in the French Pyrenees last week belong to missing UK hiker Esther Dingley, her family has confirmed.

Focus

5 routes that offer a look at Western Balkan history and culture

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

Travel back in time to the Bronze Age, the Byzantine period and more on the Crossroads of Civilisations routes in the Western Balkans.

Destinations

Silent getaways: Holiday stays so quiet you could hear a pin drop

The world’s most tranquil destinations will help you find your inner peace in no time.

Nature

Could foraging be a source of sustainable superfoods?

Swiss mountain guide, Cherries, leads a trip through the Swiss Alps to forage for wild food.