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Where to Stay in the Peak District National Park: Six Hotels for Active Travellers

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Awesome Treehouse Stays in the UK

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Best Places To See The Northern Lights

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Six Remote Cabins in the UK for the Ultimate Digital Detox

Craving a break from the constant noise of modern life? These six incredible off-grid cabins offer the perfect opportunity to step back to a simpler time - no WiFi, no crowds, just peace and quiet, and nature at its best

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Best Remote Beaches in the UK - and How to Get to Them

Life’s a beach - especially when you have it all to yourself. Discover our favourite secret beaches in the UK and, most importantly, how to reach them.

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Where to Stay in the Peak District National Park: Six of the Best Hotels for Active Travellers

From luxury country manors to cosy boutique retreats, we’ve unearthed six of the best hotels to base yourself for an adventure in the Peak District National Park

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Van Life Adventures: The Ultimate American Climbing Road Trip

Join Charlie Low and Dale Comley, authors of the best-selling "The Van Conversion Bible," on the ultimate American climbing road trip.

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Best Places To See The Northern Lights | Aurora Borealis Destinations

Ready to tick the Northern Lights off your bucket list? Here’s where to catch the world’s most dazzling displays

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The Best Treehouse Stays in the UK | Ten Epic Treehouses You Can Actually Sleep In

Cosy woodland retreats, wild off-grid escapes, and high-up hideaways with hot tubs - these incredible treehouses take glamping to the next level.

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Walking Holidays in Austria | Our Guide to the Best Hiking Trails

With over 50,000 kilometres of well-signposted trails, Austria offers everything from gentle lakeside walks to high-alpine adventures.

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// Gear //

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CosiMac CosiRobe2 Review: A Cosy and Resilient Changing Robe

Designed for the burliest of British weather, the super-stylish CosiMac CosiRobe 2 may be the most resilient, cosiest changing robe we’ve ever tested.

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CosiMac CosiRobe2 Review: A Cosy and Resilient Changing Robe

Designed for the burliest of British weather, the super-stylish CosiMac CosiRobe 2 may be the most resilient, cosiest changing robe we’ve ever tested.

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Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket Review 2024

Standfirst: A great companion for winter layering or spring/autumn chills, we test out the Heli R down jacket from Kathmandu to see how it shapes up.

Joby Seapal Underwater iPhone Housing Review: Underwater magic

For the budding phone photographer wanting to explore water-based shooting, or for the pro with an occasional need, the Joby SeaPal represents a very approachable route into the world of underwater photography.

Shimoda Carry-On Roller V2 Review: Rolling luggage with a twist

Shimoda are rapidly rising to the top of the list as luggage makers for adventure photographers. We’ve reviewed their rucksacks before and rated them extremely highly, so were curious to see if they could transfer their attention to detail and rugged construction to something a little more focussed on comfortable travel.

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Merrell Women's Siren 4 Thermo Mid Zip Waterproof Boots 2024 Review

Can the Merrell Siren 4 Thermo Mid Zip Waterproof Boots back up to their funky look when it comes to performing on a British winter walk? We put them to the test to find out.

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