Geographical

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You can now adopt your very own Swedish island

You can now adopt your very own Swedish island

ByGeographical StaffFeb 17, 2026
A new initiative offers five people the chance to become custodians of their own private Nordic retreat for a year – no purchase necessary.
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Expedition insights with RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis

ByBryony CottamJan 22, 2026

RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis gives her tips on expedition organising When Robert Scott first arrived in Antarctica…

ADO Air Carbon: A new benchmark for lightweight folding e-bikes

ADO Air Carbon: A new benchmark for lightweight folding e-bikes

ByGeographical ContributorJan 15, 2026
The ADO Air Carbon is the new folding e-bike designed for UK commuters, making light weight and easy portability the standard
Looking for the birds that inspired British place names

Travel tips with naturalist Michael J Warren

ByBryony CottamJan 12, 2026
Naturalist Michael J Warren shares with Bryony Cottam his tips on getting more out of your travels
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The best nature documentaries to watch this Christmas

ByVictoria HeathDec 23, 2025
From Saudi Arabia's wildlife to the journey of a baby pangolin, discover the best nature documentaries to watch this festive season
VS Naipaul

The life and works of VS Naipaul

ByGeographical StaffDec 9, 2025
VS Naipaul wrote with a precision that left readers unsettled and awed. As his centenary nears, we revisit the writer who turned exile into art
Lindsay Nikole

Travel tips with zoologist Lindsay Nikole

ByVictoria HeathDec 8, 2025
Zoologist Lindsay Nikole talks to Victoria Heath about evolution, empathy and exploration
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Are we too tethered to our phones?

ByAndrew BrooksDec 8, 2025
In Lagos two decades ago, people were saving to connect. Today, most of us are trying to find ways to switch off
Trail running in winter

The art of winter trail running

ByTristan KennedyDec 1, 2025

Discover the best equipment to bring on your next winter trail, to make sure those chilly runs go as smoothly…

Writer’s Reads: Suraj Milind Yengde

Writer’s Reads: Suraj Milind Yengde

ByGeographical ContributorNov 23, 2025
In our latest instalment of Writer's Reads, Suraj Milind Yengde shares his top literary picks for you to peruse...
Writer’s Reads: Peter Ross

Writer’s Reads: Peter Ross

ByGeographical ContributorNov 10, 2025
Peter Ross is an award-winning author and journalist. His new book, Upon a White Horse, explores Britain’s and Ireland’s ancient sites, and is out now
Travel tips from landscape artist Tony Foster

Travel tips from landscape artist Tony Foster

ByBryony CottamNov 7, 2025
Explore essential travel tips for sustainable journeys. Watercolour artist Tony Foster on why he paints in the wild
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