The heaving and seemingly endless human activity of Manhattan makes it easy to presume that the entire state of New York is devoid of real nature and landscape. Drift upstream … Read more

The spread of climbing gyms is balanced across London, although restrictions on space do mean that most gyms cater for bouldering only. Fortunately, all climbing gyms now have cafes, and … Read more

The TGV service from Paris had already begun to apply its brakes by the time the train intersected this year’s Tour de France, halting scores of athletes at a railway … Read more

There comes a point when no kind of vented top or fanning technique will keep you cool during the Austrian summer. In Vienna for a long weekend in June 2016, … Read more

Known for its surf and its dramatic geography, Rhossili Bay on the western shore of Gower Peninsula is held up by a menacing cheese cutter of a coastline. Originally named … Read more

Moving to Munich in the middle of February is a daunting prospect. Knowing no German and presented with a deep Bavarian winter, I was totally out of my depths until … Read more

In a recent collaboration, adidas Consortium have partnered with Danish fashion label Norse Projects, combining the subtle aesthetic of Scandinavian style with robust German engineering. Two shoes emerged from the … Read more

Dropped in place in a single day during August 2015, the modular Skuta Alpine Shelter is also the story of a multi-disciplined international effort with an emphasis on minamalist essentials. … Read more

Despite its proximity to Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz remains a relaxed enclave of Northern California, oozing cool on many levels. From surfing to mountain biking, Santa Cruz is world class, … Read more

Perched up on a rounded hillside within the Italian Dolomites, Pralongiá completely exceeds by presenting the cosy quarters of accommodation alongside the wholesome offering of gourmet dining. I dropped in … Read more

Located in the north Bernese Alps in Switzerland, Kandersteg’s riverside location and modest 1200m elevation are just the beginning of story. A scattering of mountain huts sit above the village, … Read more

The term “bike chalet” wouldn’t have made sense 10 years ago, at least for those who picture wooden structures laden with snow, serving a role only in the winter. Surrounded … Read more

I’ll admit – the trip to Lake Garda was an uphill adventure. After a couple of months whistling through Munich’s flat terrain and mild hills on my road bike, the … Read more

Head to the robust “zuerich.com” URL to find the suitably described “Seebad Utoquai – The Historic Swimming Area on the Right Bank of Lake Zurich”. The ambiguity of “Right” is … Read more

Searching for barbell gyms has become a short stay ritual for me. Resoundingly uniform and effective for training, a vented barbell gym offers the simplest way to patch up some … Read more

Normally a wander through London’s Soho is unlikely to surface visions of isolation in the wild. But thanks to a new installation across three floors of The Photographers’ Gallery, those … Read more

Given the relative isolation of the Glenuig Peninsula in the north-west of Scotland, it’s a surprise that the tarmac rolls so smooth, gesturing a romantic loop through this wild part … Read more

Given that the Northern hemisphere’s multisport hotspots are shrouded in winter by the time November arrives, a stroll down to Sydney’s Bondi Beach at this time of year could well mean putting … Read more

Tokyo locals have a fine eye for quality outdoors gear, with a range of stores catering to a special kind of urban outdoors style. Stroll through the boutique quarters that cling … Read more

Cut a line out of Squamish toward Vancouver and you’ll soon find yourself beneath pristine trail running terrain overlooking the Sea to Sky Highway. Though most international visitors heading up the valley … Read more