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An accessories designer and a surf legend find catharsis in the freezing waters around Norway
One of the world’s leading technical climbers, Leo Houlding is also pushing back the boundaries of family travel
After centuries of meaningless discoveries and empty triumphs, today’s would-be explorers should learn to look beyond ‘the shadow of self’
Surrounded by the barren heights of the Andes, the Elqui valley is a verdant linear oasis
Essential kit to tackle the toughest challenges
Forget five-stars, this year’s real luxury might be the total absence of other people
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The delight — and dread — of a close encounter with orca
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In north India, an American wildlife photographer and BBC tracker lead expeditions in search of the region’s mythical grey ghost
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