Consistently ranking as one of the most scenic marathons in the world, the Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon brings together thousands of people from all over the world to participate in their Festival of Running on the shores of Loch and River Ness. For the adventure traveller looking for a different way to explore the world, destination racing is something that you should add to the list.

Whether you’re a backpacker living on the road, a working traveller wanting to explore their new digs or anywhere in between, finding ways to integrate sport or fitness into the everyday can pose a unique challenge. From being a minimalist activity to helping you form a community abroad, here’s why we think running is the best activity for long term travellers (no matter how you choose to run or travel).

If you’ve ever visited, lived or travelled extensively within the Scottish Highlands, you’ll know it’s like no other place in the world. With stunning scenery and a rich history, the area truly has something for everyone. From calling the Highlands home, here are our recommendations, including our personal favourites and suggestions on ‘off-the-beaten-track’ experiences.

Whether it’s to soak in one of the country’s famous geothermal pools, to plan a hike over volcanic landscapes, or to tour one of the vast and remarkable glaciers, Southeast Iceland is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise.

Khao Sok should be on every outdoor lover's bucket list, offering the opportunity for jungle treks in the oldest green rainforest in the world, exotic wildlife encounters, cave explorations and tours on the picturesque Cheow Larn Lake, notable for its towering limestone cliffs.

From all of our adventures on the road, we’ve put together 5 essentials to make your Australian road trip a success - things that we’ve learned both the easy way and the hard way.....

Erupting since March 2021, the Geldingadalir and Fagradalsfjall volcanoes in South East Iceland on the Reykjanes peninsula are now being deemed the longest living eruptions of the 21st century