Patagonia as an expedition destination: wind, glaciers and temperate rainforest Three landscapes a few days apart, and a wind that governs everything. What Patagonia really is as an expedition destination, and why you set aside twenty days for it. Destinations
The Romanian Carpathians as an expedition destination: Europe's last wilderness An unbroken forest large enough to disappear into for days, two hours by plane from Brussels. On the terrain, the season and what wilderness training really involves. Destinations
Arctic Lapland as an expedition destination: polar winter, snow caves and frozen lakes Above the Arctic Circle, winter is not a season but a state. What the terrain, the cold and the polar winter ask of you, and why the end of February is the window. Destinations
Oman as an expedition destination: wadis, canyons and the Empty Quarter Canyoning in the Hajar mountains, 4x4 through the interior and a crossing of the Empty Quarter. What Oman asks of you as an expedition destination. Destinations
Highlands, Carpathians or Lapland: which European wilderness suits you Scotland, Romania or above the Arctic Circle? The three European wilderness areas side by side on terrain, season and what they ask of you. Destinations
What is an expedition? The difference with a trek, tour and retreat The word expedition is used loosely. An organised walking holiday is called an expedition these days, and so is a team building day with a campfire. That makes it hard to judge what you are actually b... Comparisons Destinations
Wilderness training in the Carpathians: what you learn and how to prepare Not a destination guide but a training guide: what you learn in the Carpathians, who it is for and how to prepare. Destinations
Jungle expedition in Suriname: what the interior really asks More than ninety percent of Suriname is covered in tropical rainforest, making it the most forested country in the world. The interior is barely developed: there are no roads, and the river is the onl... Destinations
Which destination suits you? Choosing by terrain and season Forest, mountains, desert or ice, and when is the best time to go? A guide comparing destinations by terrain, season and difficulty. Destinations
Why Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for outdoor lovers Untouched valleys, nomad culture and mountain lakes at 3,000 metres: why Central Asia belongs on your list. Destinations
A snow cave as a tent? Warmer and quieter than a tent: why a snow cave is a surprisingly comfortable shelter on winter expeditions. Destinations