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What is Europe’s most walkable capital city?
Helsinki in Finland has been named Europe's most walkable capital city by leading British footwear retailer Schuh. The Nordic capital topped the rankings based on several metrics including air quality, cleanliness, street lighting, green spaces, noise pollution and elevation. The study also considered how safe a city was to walk alone in during the day and at night. The post What is Europe’s most walkable capital city? appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How to start a travel blog – a professional guide
At Atlas & Boots, we are periodically approached for advice on how to start a travel blog. To help future bloggers, we have put our knowledge into a comprehensive but concise guide below. This covers not only the technical aspects of starting a travel blog but also the editorial, helping you to plan, maintain and grow your blog in a professional way. Without further preamble, let’s begin. The post How to start a travel blog – a professional guide appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How to train for mountaineering: a seven-step plan
I climbed my first high-altitude mountain back in 2010. At 5,895m (19,340ft), Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak, and, while I had some hillwalking behind me, I had no prior experience of trekking at altitude, wasn’t fit enough and didn’t have the right gear. In hindsight, I was fortunate to make the summit considering I was so underprepared. The post How to train for mountaineering: a seven-step plan appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 beauty tips for long-term travellers
After 70 countries and seven continents, Kia shares her tried-and-tested beauty tips for other long-term travellers When I quit my desk job nearly a decade ago and set off on a trip around the world, I was rightly excited but also naive. I thought that life on the road would free me of the so-called ‘beauty tax’ The post 10 beauty tips for long-term travellers appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Best road trips in the world (and how to stay online en route)
When it comes to road trips, we’ve had our fair share of mishaps. We’ve battled a total whiteout in Iceland, got stuck in a ditch in Turkey, broken down in Chile and changed a flat tyre in lion territory (in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, constituting one of the most stressful events of our travels). Despite all this, we’re irrevocably drawn to the open road. There’s a very specific freedom in being able to rent a car wherever you land and set your own course. More importantly, you can veer from the course when you want to: spend extra days in a national park or depart a tourist town earlier than planned. You are the masters of your time. The post Best road trips in the world (and how to stay online en route) appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
77 most inspirational travel quotes ever penned
Our favourite inspirational travel quotes that encouraged us to travel – with abandon – over the years. Maybe they will do the same for you… For us, there is no such thing as luxury travel; travel is, by default, a luxury. It is a privilege provided by the country of our birth, a privilege that many are not as fortunate to enjoy. The post 77 most inspirational travel quotes ever penned appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Ranked: happiest countries in the world 2023
The happiest countries in the world 2022 have been ranked and for the fifth year running, Finland is the happiest country in the world The post Ranked: happiest countries in the world 2023 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Tips for visiting Tikal in Guatemala: 11 dos and don’ts
Our essential tips for visiting Tikal, the most fantastical Maya ruins in all of Central America Mexico’s Chichén Itzá may be a world wonder and receive far more visitors, but there are few ancient ruins more atmospheric, romantic and impressive than Tikal in Guatemala. These UNESCO-listed Maya ruins are truly unique. Towering above the steamy rainforest, the The post Tips for visiting Tikal in Guatemala: 11 dos and don’ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama
Situated on a small peninsula on the Pacific Coast, Panama City is Central America's most attractive and cosmopolitan capital. The city has an impressive skyline replete with sleek skyscrapers and glitzy shopping malls, a charming old town in the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and best of all, the city is a superb gateway to the country's top attractions. The post 8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Ranked: America’s most dog-friendly national parks
From accessible trails and pet-friendly campsites to kennel services and wildlife safety, these are America’s most dog-friendly national parks Many of America’s national parks have strict policies in place for bringing along your dog – and for good reason. Some parks are home to dangerous trails, sensitive ecosystems, extreme weather or wild animals – from porcupines to The post Ranked: America’s most dog-friendly national parks appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How to visit the San Blas Islands from Panama City
When it comes to beaches, we've seen some stunners. From remote islands in the South Pacific to indulgent resorts in the Indian Ocean, we thought we'd seen the best of them. And then our little skiff washed up in the San Blas off the coast of Panama. The post How to visit the San Blas Islands from Panama City appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
The travel that changed me: Adam Hart
From big cats to army ants, Adam Hart knows about animals. After completing a PhD in Zoology, he's been involved in numerous research projects from the rainforests of Panama to the savannahs of South Africa. He is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire where he teaches animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolution, statistics, mathematical modelling, citizen science, science communication, African savannah ecology and field skills. Phew! The post The travel that changed me: Adam Hart appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
