190 miles north of Athens, Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and remains a major Mediterranean port handling around 17 million tonnes / €100 million of freight per year. Founded in … Read more

The Santa Cruz Triathlon is one of the longest-running non-profit triathlons in California, traditionally held in late-September using Olympic distances. It is often confused with the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz, … Read more

Knees Up is a vibrant community hub and “multi-purpose space” located at 455 Hackney Road, around the corner from Mama Shelter and Ozone Coffee. It officially opened its doors in April 2024, … Read more

The south-western corner of Romania is an unlikely place to go in search of boutique Airbnbs and road cycling. Sibiu is arguably the cycling capital of Romania, serving as the gateway … Read more

The Specialized Stellenbosch Experience Centre opened its doors in November 2021 at the historic Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. It serves as the brand’s premier hub in the Southern Hemisphere, designed to provide an … Read more

Get to know Pedal Greece if you’re visiting Greece – their fully supported road rides make the quiet, challenging Peloponnesian roads. Here’s an interview with their founder, Ali Kolyvas. How … Read more

Gheorghe Popa is a Romanian pharmacist turned internationally recognised nature and landscape photographer from Transylvania His work is characterised by meticulous, long-term projects, often focusing on environments and landscapes close to his … Read more

Rapha has opened its first Clubhouse in mainland China, situated in a restored 1925 mansion in the Hengshan-Fuxing Road are of Shanghai. Now part of a footprint of 22 global Clubhouses, … Read more

The thick stone fends off the heat in Puglia’s city centre, creating an alcove at the contemporary Pollicastro Boutique Hotel. Occupying the 16th-century palace Palazzo de’ Perroni, the hotel’s central … Read more

Released in November 2022, the debut shoe from Tracksmith extended the brand’s offering into the competitive and rapidly evolving footwear category. Plated shoes were already in circulation by the time … Read more

Located on a discreet street half a mile from the Acropolis, the Apollo Palm Hotel combines refined rooms with indulgent details for a balanced boutique offering in Athens. The 48 … Read more

Norwegian apparel company Norrøna introduced Canvas for the 2019 summer season as part of its “Norrøna Destinations” experience, a unique mountain bike hotel in Norway. This is not a line … Read more

The Triglav Trail Run is held in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, with the starting and finishing line in Mojstrana. This region is dominated by Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, and … Read more

The Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim is an annual open-water race that spans the 4.1km (2.5-mile) strait known as “The Narrows” between the two Caribbean islands. Starting at … Read more

Join for a 8km run, open water swim and coffee in Plymouth over the final weekend of September. Leaving at 8am on Sunday 28th September from Jacka. Email will@zafiri.com for … Read more

The IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence race is scheduled for Sunday May 17th 2026, taking place in the picturesque region of Provence north of Marseille. The race is a point-to-point course, adding … Read more

Conservacion Patagónica (now Tompkins Conservation), founded by Kristine Tompkins and her late husband, Douglas Tompkins, has been instrumental in the rewilding of vast tracts of land in Patagonia and expansion … Read more

The Skukuza Half Marathon is a unique and challenging 21.1km race held annually in South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park. The event typically takes place on a Saturday in early … Read more

Originally a 25-story office building completed in 1995, Ovolo Central underwent a significant transformation to join the boutique ranks of Small Luxury Hotels and Design Hotels. It was first licensed … Read more

The West Texas frontier is the location of the Marfa 100, an annual bike race held in support of charitable organisations. Renowned for its downtown art deposits, Marfa’s south-west roadway … Read more