Boracay To Reopen To Tourism

AFTER A SIX-MONTH closure for rehabilitation, the celebrated resort of Boracay in Aklan, Philippines is set to reopen to tourists on October 26, despite continuing confusion about what the closure has achieved and what the future holds.

Palm Oil-fuelled Deforestation Reaches Papua

Eastern Indonesia’s protected forests are among the latest to be targeted to satisfy a global obsession with palm oil.

Leaders On The Trail

Asia’s trail running scene has exploded in the last few years. We talk to racers and organisers about some of its most notable events.

Echoes In The Desert

Climbing in Jordan’s Wadi Rum brings connection with the traditions of the Bedouin and reminders of the more ancient peoples that once roamed this region.

Taking The Plunge

Two elite kayakers risk all as they take on the full might of the Mekong at the Khone Falls.

Adventures In Parenting

Admire those people with the confidence to take their young children with them on trips? We spoke to two adventurous parents about how they do it.

Growing Seafood In A Lab

LAB-GROWN MEAT promises many benefits for the health-conscious and ethically minded.

Re-Shaping A Tradition

MORITZ DRABUSENIGG OWNS DIVE OUTFITS in Komodo and Sumbawa. Together with two friends, he has spent the last two years building the Fenides , a new liveaboard that blends traditional techniques with modern expectations of comfort and amenity.

The Mystery Of The Ancient Mariner

A Sabah-based photographer has spent the last decade and more documenting the mysterious leatherback turtle’s visits to the remote Kai Archipelago.

Japan: A Hiker's Guide

Natural beauty accented by history, religion and culture in a uniquely Japanese way make the country a treasure trove for walkers of all abilities.

Seize The Moment

Adventure photography is about presence and interaction. The photographer has to be there, hiking, climbing . . . whatever is needed. There’s rarely chance to arrange the shoot. Things just happen.

The Big Picture

It can be difficult to envision the payback for a lot of marine protections. This makes them hard to enforce. Here are three different ways Asia saves its shores.

Going Long

German ultra-cyclist Jonas Deichmann is about to set off on his latest epic from the top of Europe to the southern tip of Africa.

The Sentinel Of Zhagana

To the bemusement of locals, three climbers make a first ascent of a striking and technical peak looming over a remote valley in Gansu province.

Underwater Drones The Next Frontier?

Underwater Drones The Next Frontier?

Making Outdoor Gear Outdoor-friendly

A lot of apparel and other gear employs a potentially harmful and environmentally damaging family of waterproofing compounds called PFCs – now the search is on for more eco-friendly alternatives.

Bali: Indonesia's Dive Tourism Hotspot

Bali: Indonesia's Dive Tourism Hotspot

India Taking Responsibility

While it is far from alone in having a huge problem with single-use plastics, the country has made an eye-catching pledge to do something about it.

Making A Big Splash

BY DAY A PRIVATE BANKER, BY NIGHT an open-water swimmer, Hong Kong’s Edie Hu completed a solo, 45-kilometre circumnavigation of Hong Kong Island late last year.

A Karst Classic

Winding rivers, quaint villages and endless karst mountains have made the area around Yangshuo in South China a fairytale destination for climbers of all abilities.

Willing Prisoners Of The Wild

A journey down the east coast of Tasmania focuses attention on its distinctive environment and animals, and those who prize them.

Expose Yourself

Self-photography – as opposed to taking a selfie – while you’re out on adventures, is a minor art, mastered only with patient trial and error.

Time To Screen Your Cream

Parts of the world are starting to restrict the use of over-the-counter sunscreens that have proven harmful to corals, marine life and, potentially, us.

Tailing Truth And Beauty

An adventurer searches for self-knowledge as well as snow leopards and scriptures in a wintertime traverse of remote Dolpo.