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Award-winning outdoor travel blog read by 150k explorers every month. Lonely Planet ambassadors. Probably out hiking.

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Peter will spend three months in Antarctica working as a wildlife monitor at Port Lockroy, home to the world’s southernmost post office

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I’m going to spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica | Atlas & Boots
Peter will spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica as a wildlife monitor at Port Lockroy, the world’s southernmost post office
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Packed airports, tight seats and lost luggage… no wonder flying frays our nerves. Here’s how to keep your cool at 30,000 feet

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Why air travel makes us so cranky – and what to do about it | Atlas & Boots
Packed airports, tight seats and lost luggage... no wonder flying frays our nerves. Here’s how to keep your cool at 30,000 feet
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November 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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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

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Mountaineering calendar: when to climb the world’s great peaks
A mountaineering calendar of the world’s greatest mountains and the optimal time of year at which to climb them, listed month by month
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November 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Our favourite Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets

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10 great Christmas gifts for campers | Atlas & Boots
Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets – from a comfy lightweight blanket to a life-saving gadget.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Our tried-and-tested list of Christmas gifts for travellers, be they hikers, shutterbugs, adrenaline junkies or culture vultures

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12 Christmas gifts for travellers 2025 | Atlas & Boots
Our tried-and-tested list of Christmas gifts for travellers be they hikers, shutterbugs, adrenaline junkies or culture vultures.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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We share the most interesting facts about Antarctica collected on our trip to the seventh continent

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21 interesting facts about Antarctica | Atlas & Boots
A glacier that bleeds? A village that mandates appendectomies? We share interesting facts about Antarctica, complete with reliable sources.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Peter will spend three months in Antarctica working as a wildlife monitor at Port Lockroy, home to the world’s southernmost post office

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I’m going to spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica | Atlas & Boots
Peter will spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica as a wildlife monitor at Port Lockroy, the world’s southernmost post office
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October 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The most beautiful mountains in the world have captivated climbers for centuries. Here, we examine their lethal appeal

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30 most beautiful mountains in the world | Atlas & Boots
The most beautiful mountains in the world have captivated climbers for centuries. Here, we examine their raw and lethal appeal.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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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

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Epic drives: 5 best road trips in Patagonia | Atlas & Boots
From the iconic Ruta 40 to winding through the wilderness in a campervan, we explore the best road trips in Patagonia
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September 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Our mountaineering calendar showcases the world’s greatest mountains and the optimal time of year at which to climb them, listed month by month

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Mountaineering calendar: when to climb the world’s great peaks
A mountaineering calendar of the world’s greatest mountains and the optimal time of year at which to climb them, listed month by month
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September 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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

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10 hardest long-distance treks in Europe | Atlas & Boots
From the tundra of the Nordkalottruta to the heat of the Trans-Pyrenean Trail, these are the hardest long-distance treks in Europe
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September 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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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

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10 great deals from the REI Labor Day sale – up to 50% off
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
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August 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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The world’s most polluted capital cities have been ranked, revealing alarming levels of harmful particles in our urban areas

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Most polluted capital cities – ranked | Atlas & Boots
The world’s most polluted capital cities have been ranked, revealing alarming levels of harmful particles in our urban areas
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August 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The best eSIM for multiple countries offers seamless coverage, no matter where you're going

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What is the best eSIM for multiple countries? | Atlas & Boots
We recommend the best eSIM for multiple countries so you can enjoy seamless coverage no matter where you're going.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Fresh from my return from the Mediterranean island of Corsica, I examine whether the GR20 really is the toughest trek in Europe

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Is the GR20 the toughest trek in Europe? | Atlas & Boots
Fresh from my return from the Mediterranean island of Corsica, I examine whether the GR20 is really the toughest trek in Europe
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August 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans

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US national parks were created at a cost to Native Americans | Atlas & Boots
In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans
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August 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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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.

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What is the best eSIM for multiple countries? | Atlas & Boots
We recommend the best eSIM for multiple countries so you can enjoy seamless coverage no matter where you're going.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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From the heights of Everest to a humble library, we share the most extraordinary international borders from across the globe

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10 remarkable international borders | Atlas & Boots
From the heights of Everest to a humble library, we share the most extraordinary international borders from across the globe.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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For those seeking a quieter, wilder climb in Tanzania, trekking Mt Meru offers a striking, rewarding alternative to Kilimanjaro’s busy trails
Trekking Mt Meru: the alternative to Kilimanjaro | Atlas & Boots
For those seeking a quieter, wilder climb in Tanzania, trekking Mt Meru offers a striking, rewarding alternative to Kilimanjaro’s busy trails
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July 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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These inspirational travel quotes have roused us to travel with abandon to over 100 countries. Perhaps they will do the same for you…
95 most inspirational travel quotes ever penned | Atlas & Boots
These inspirational travel quotes have roused us to travel with abandon to over 100 countries. Perhaps they will do the same for you…
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July 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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From an iconic ancient pilgrimage to classic Himalayan challenges, we share 10 of the best long-distance treks for beginners

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10 best long-distance treks for beginners | Atlas & Boots
From an iconic ancient pilgrimage to classic Himalayan challenges, we share 10 of the best long-distance treks for beginners
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June 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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10 stunning archaeological World Heritage Sites in danger
10 stunning archaeological World Heritage Sites in danger | Atlas & Boots
A selection of man-made marvels currently on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in danger list, along with the year and reason they were added.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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The countries with the cleanest air in the world have been ranked in a new report. We take a look at the results
Mapped: the world's most and least polluted countries
The Bahamas have the world's cleanest air, while Chad has the most polluted.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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We rank Bill Bryson’s best books to help new readers discover America’s funniest travel writer
Bill Bryson's best books – ranked | Atlas & Boots
We rank Bill Bryson's best books to help new readers discover America's funniest travel writer.
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June 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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While Britain may not be tall, it does have majesty. We scoured the home nations to find the most beautiful mountains in the UK
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20 most beautiful mountains in the UK | Atlas & Boots
Britain may not be tall, but it does have majesty. We scoured the home nations to find the most beautiful mountains in the UK
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May 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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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
Wild camping on Dartmoor is legal, supreme court rules
Case came to supreme court after court of appeal determined the term ‘open-air recreation’ included camping
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May 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM