Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Culture
Equipment matters: alpine cycling
Tristan Kennedy tackles the legendary Monte Bondone, where one of cycling's most brutal battles unfolded during a June blizzard
Anja Petek and Patricija Verdev on their first ascent of Lalung I
Bears in base camp, an unexpected storm and a freezing bivvy all threatened Anja Petek and Patricija Verdev's first Himalayan expedition. Tristan Kennedy hears how they kept going
The life and legacy of Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell’s remarkable life as an explorer, archaeologist and influential figure who helped shape the modern Middle East after WWI
The subterranean secrets of the Pyrenees
Colin Duncan Taylor reveals how human history is woven into the landscape, from the present day back to its very first inhabitants
Discovering Britain: the Three Bridges of West London
Rory Walsh visits the curious last legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Our seven favourite New Zealand locations
Discover some of New Zealand's most spectacular viewpoints, curated by expert travel guides Jemma and Grant
Why Tahiti is returning to the ancient craft of barkcloth
After decades of cultural suppression, a new generation is picking up the i‘e to reconnect with a history that was almost erased
Eric Newby: making it up as he went along
Armed with curiosity, humour and a gift for understatement, Newby turned failure, misadventure and self-mockery into a new kind of travel writing
An island for adventurers: Discover St Helena
From cliffside trails to a vast marine sanctuary, this far-flung Atlantic island is an adventure playground with a remarkable history
You can now adopt your very own Swedish island
A new initiative offers five people the chance to become custodians of their own private Nordic retreat for a year – no purchase necessary.
Expedition insights with RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis
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
The ADO Air Carbon is the new folding e-bike designed for UK commuters, making light weight and easy portability the standard
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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